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We would like to invite you to celebrate National Library Week with us to explore all we have to offer. Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and ebooks. But there's so much more to the story of libraries. Our library provides… Read More

We invite you to join us for Money Smart Week, which will be held Saturday, April 15 through Friday, April 21, 2023. This free, virtual program aims to help people better manage their personal finances with a focus on tools for low and moderate income communities. This year’s line-up includes: Monday, April 17 @ 1:00 p.m.… Read More

The Friends of the Richton Park Library Scholarship Application for 2023 is now available for download! Download the Application (PDF) Applications are due Friday, May 5th, 2023. See application for more details.… Read More

Join Prairie State College & Local Libraries for One Book, One Campus feat. "Maus" by Art Spiedelman March & April 2023 Read the Book: The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman A brutally moving work of art--widely hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever written-- Maus recounts the chilling experiences of the author's father during the… Read More

Program Registration for April & May programs starts March 6th. Registration forms are available on the events calendar or find the program below. Not all programs are listed below, just the ones that require registration to attend.  Adults & Seniors Mar 1: Illinois Libraries Presents: The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach Mar 16:… Read More

March is National Craft Month - Explore your Inner Crafter with Us! For Ages 0-5: Enjoy a fun craft accompanied by a story at one of our monthly storytimes! Click here to see what is coming up! For K - Grade 2: Join us for our monthly craft program - Crafty Kids - as we make… Read More

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