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Work to upgrade our HVAC system is now underway. As the project progresses, the temperature in some areas of the Library may be warmer or cooler than normal. We appreciate your patience while the HVAC crew works to make the Library space more comfortable for all our patrons and staff. We anticipate this phase of… Read More

This past April, we set a goal to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic materials by the end of 2025. Thanks to all the patrons and staff who brought in their plastic, we've already collected 1,100 pounds. The goal was set through a partnership with Clean Up - Give Back, a Des Plaines-based organization that runs… Read More

The Park Ridge Public Library is now offering Doorstep Delivery, an expansion of its Homebound Delivery service. Doorstep Delivery is perfect for patrons in a variety of circumstances, whether you need a one-and-done or short-term assist with getting library materials, or a long-term plan. This service, along with our schedule of virtual programs, our collection… Read More

Kevin Haggerty (left) and Briana Jarnagin (right) were sworn in to the Library Board of Trustees on August 12 by Park Ridge City Clerk Michael Lupo (center). The Park Ridge Library Board of Trustees welcomed two new trustees at its August 12 Committee of the Whole meeting. On August 19, they elected new officers for… Read More

From August 29 through September 2, our catalog and cardholder services will be offline while the Vernon Area Public Library is added to our consortium. Also, please note the Library will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1. Our drive-thru dropbox will also be closed during this… Read More

The Library's Children's Services team has been working diligently on a reorganization of the picture book collection to make books easier to find by topic, for both kids and their caregivers. The collection has been broken down into more specific categories. Each book has a label identifying the topic in words and with an icon… Read More

Our Science Fiction & Fantasy book discussion series returns this fall with three events. As the genres become increasingly popular, so does our newest book discussion series. One librarian who initiated the group explains the primary benefit to attending a genre-specific book discussion. "It’s a lot of fun to meet others in person who enjoy… Read More

The Summer Reading Sendoff, the Park Ridge Library’s event which marks the end of its Summer Reading program, will be held on the Library lawn Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is open to the public and will include live music from children’s performer Rachel Bachman and Chicago`area favorite The Hitmaker.… Read More

A mix of experienced and first-time users of The Studio, our makerspace, enjoyed an afternoon of crafting Monday at the first of two drop-in Studio sessions this July. Participants age 14 and up were invited to make beaded bag charms with an array of crafting supplies. The charms could be used to decorate everyday items… Read More

The Friends of the Park Ridge Library will host their annual Summer Book Sale outside the Library on Saturday, July 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the Taste of Park Ridge. Proceeds from the sale will benefit special programs, collections and services of the Park Ridge Public Library. Patrons can join… Read More