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The Friends of the Richton Park Public Library invite graduating High School Seniors from Richton Park to apply for their annual scholarship. This year, the Friends will be awarding up to three (3) small scholarships for educational expenses. The actual amount will be determind by the Friends of the Library Scholarship Committee.  Applications are due… Read More

Join us this February for our Winter Reading Challenges! Kids & Teens can Read to Succeed with the Chicago Wolves!: Pick up their reading log at the Youth Services Desk Read (or listen) for 30 minutes a day for 10 days and record them on your reading log Turn in your reading log by February… Read More

Visit the library throughout February and join us for our Black History Month inspired programming! Hear from an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter with Illinois Libraries Presents: An Evening with James McBride on Tuesday, February 4 at 7pm! You can watch virtually at home or join us as we watch the stream on our big… Read More

We have a lot of fun Holiday Programs planned this December at the library! Check out some of the highlights below and add them to your calendar! Start December off and pick up a stocking to 'ugly' with our Ugly Christmas Stocking Decorating Contest! Last day to pick up and drop off your stocking is… Read More

PUBLIC POSTING: NOTIFICATION OF FILING PERIOD CONSOLIDATED ELECTION April 1, 2025 Board Trustee seats for Richton Park Public Library District to be on the Spring 2025 ballot. The Richton Park Public Library District, of Richton Park announces the following library trustee seats to be elected during the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election: 1- Two-year seat… Read More

Visit the library THIS OCTOBER for our HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS! Highlights Include: Bring the littles for a special Halloween PreK Storytime on Thursday, October 24 - Don't forget to wear your costumes! (PreK Children w/ Caregiver) Everyone in the family can wear their costumes and join us for a special Halloween Family Bingo Night on Friday,… Read More

50th Anniversary Celebration & Book Sale Saturday, October 12 10AM to 2PM We've been your home library for 50 years and we want to celebrate with everyone! The Friends of the Library will also be hosting thier annual Book Sale during the event! Join us for fun activities, a bounce house for kids, music, raffles, and more! This FREE… 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! Get a gift with New Card or Check-up! New cardholders who sign up for a library card this month or existing cardholders who do a library card check-up will get a FREE… Read More

Update 9/9/2024: Parking Lot Construction has been extended through Thursday, September 12. The library will remain closed through construction and will reopen with our regular hours on Friday, September 13. Thank you for your understanding and support! Original Post: The Richton Park Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2 through Monday, September 9 for… 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 24th from 5 to 8pm at the Richton Park Public Library (22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL). Enjoy a wonderful evening with samplings of wine &… Read More