White Oak Library District

All branches of the White Oak Library District will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 for Labor Day. Curbside services will be unavailable. We will re-open regular hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Thank you to Megan and Olivia from Girl Scout Troup 71503 for helping clean up our courtyard at the Romeoville Branch! Come check out the tidy new look just outside our quiet reading room on the lower level.

All branches are closed Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day. Curbside service is unavailable. We will re-open on Wednesday, July 5th at 9:00 am.

It’s not too late to join the fun! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge today! whiteoaklibrary.org/Summer-Reading…

21 teens and families enjoyed our Little Mermaid Escape Room. Our fastest time was 9 minutes and 5 seconds!

The only thing we might love more than books is sharing books. #publiclibrary #books #reading #recommendations #sharingiscaring

The Lockport branch was joined by Jenny Bergold, who showed us the healing power of using three harmonious gongs to detach from the pressure and content of the mind, stimulate, heal, and transform oneself.

They didn't have to be published this year, but you read them in 2023. #reading #books #publiclibrary #favorites

June is Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Stop in at any of our three branches and check out our displays!

Would you rather, book edition. #publiclibrary #books #reading #wouldyourather

We recently partnered with Working Bikes, a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to host a successful bike drive. We collected a total of six bikes from our generous community members. Visit workingbikes.org/donations/ to learn where and when you can donate in the future!

Happy June! Some new displays are making a splash over at Lockport’s Adult and Teen Services. Make sure you check them out when you come to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge: Splash into Summer!

Summer Reading Challenge 2023 at White Oak Library District is underway! These readers were awarded a McDonald's ice cream treat coupon, a sea life bookmark, and some fun axolotl stickers! All participants have a chance to win a grand prize.

Starting Saturday, July 1st, 2023, all White Oak Library District Branches will have new hours! Beginning July 1st, all branches will be open from 9:00am-8:30pm Monday through Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm on Fridays, 10:00am-5:00pm on Saturdays, and closed every Sunday.

Make 'em laugh. #books #reading #publiclibrary #laughterismedicine #lol

All branches of the White Oak Libary District will be closed on Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day. Curbside services will be unavailable. We will re-open for regular hours on Tuesday, May 30th.

Books Can Be Powerful. #changedmylife #books #reading #publiclibrary #literature

Using Polymore clay, make the iconic gold seashell Ursula used to store Ariel's stolen voice! Stolen voice not included 😉. Just in time for the release of the Live Action #LittleMermaid! Available at all three branches starting Friday, May 26th, while supplies last.

And the greatest literary character is..... #books #reading #maincharacters #publiclibrary #Literature

The Friends of the White Oak Library are seeking donations of gently used books, DVD’s, music CD’s, audiobooks on CD, and video games. Please note, we cannot accept the following items: Moldy/Damaged items Magazines Books on cassette tape Textbooks, more than 10 yrs old VHS