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We challenge you to read this February!February 1 - February 28, 2023 Adults & Seniors We challenge you to read 20 days this month! You can pick up a reading log from the Adult Services Desk and just initial every day that you read! Turn in your completed Reading Log by February 28 and you… Read More

Are you in need of a COVID-19 Antigen Rapid test? You can pick up FREE At-Home Self-Tests from our Adult Services Desk while supplies last. Stay safe and healthy this winter season! Tests provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health. Tests are marked expired on the box but have official FDA expiration extensions.… Read More

Our Winter/Spring Newsletter is now available! You can download the digital copy or pick up a printed copy at the library. Richton Park residents should expect to receive a copy in their mailboxes mid-January. Program Registration for January-March program starts January 9th. Registration forms are available on the events calendar or find the program below.… Read More

This September, the Richton Park Public Library District is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month! Celebrate your New Library Card New cardholders will get a FREE gift* with new card registration and an entry into our drawing! Complete a Library Card Check-up Existing cardholders will get a… Read More

Calling all Teen Volunteers! Learn about local community volunteer opportunities you can do for community service hours at school! There will be representatives from 8 local non-for-profit organizations who are looking for Teen Volunteers this school year. This event is held at the Matteson Area Public Library. Click here for Google Map Directions Questions? Please… Read More

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Reading Program! We had 169 registered readers with a total of 4,783 days read (combined) and 1,060 badges earned! We also want to give a shout-out to our ticket drawing winners! Jackie C, Juliette C, Carol D, Elijah G, Harold H, Penelope H, Princessd’lorah H, Princesselayna… Read More

Help us improve our programs - take our survey! This quick survey will let us know what you think about our past programs and let us know what you'd like to see in the future. Click Here to Get Started… Read More

The Friends of the Richton Park Public Library invite you to join them for their annual Sips for Scholars Wine & Beer Tasting Scholarship Fundraiser. The event is Saturday, August 20th from 5 to 8pm at the Richton Park Community Center Patio (4445 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL). Enjoy a wonderful evening with samplings of wine… Read More

Join us on Saturday, June 18th for a blood drive! You can schedule your appointment online at www.vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825. Our group code is ORD0063F. Presenting donors will receive a coupon for a FREE pint of Culver's frozen custard. Appointments required. Prepare: Eat Well, Hydrate, and Bring ID. All successful blood donations are now… Read More

Our Summer Newsletter is here full of all the fun events and activities happening this Summer (June - August 2022)! Read all about: Our Summer Reading Program (June 1st to July 31st!) The Friends of the Library Sips for Scholars Event Our Blood Drive on June 18th and more! You can download a copy from… Read More