Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library We are a small (but mighty!) public library in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
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The Berkeley Public Library provides materials and services to help community residents obtain information to meet their personal, educational and cultural needs and serves as a learning and educational center for its residents. Follow us on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/berkeleylibil
Good Reads: www.goodreads.com/berkeleylibil
Berkeley Youth Blog: http://berkeleyteens.wordpress.com/

09/03/2026

Take a look at our new electrical panels!

09/02/2026

An explanation of what is going on during our library closure!

Work is underway on the library. While power is cut to the building, staff continue to work hard to provide curbside se...
09/01/2026

Work is underway on the library. While power is cut to the building, staff continue to work hard to provide curbside services to the public. Need an item picked up, call ahead during the hours of 9A-12P or 4P-7P and our staff will get you checked out. You can also check out more about the work being done by visiting our website at www.berkeleypl.org.

Join us this Wednesday, September 2nd, at 10:30 a.m. for a special story time at the Gazebo! We will enjoy bilingual sto...
09/01/2026

Join us this Wednesday, September 2nd, at 10:30 a.m. for a special story time at the Gazebo! We will enjoy bilingual stories, a scavenger hunt, and play! We will also bring the library to you: you can enjoy checking out picture books for all the little ones at this event!

In loving memory of the legendary Dolly Parton and her lifelong devotion to early literacy, we’re keeping her vision ali...
08/28/2026

In loving memory of the legendary Dolly Parton and her lifelong devotion to early literacy, we’re keeping her vision alive by giving away free books for young readers while supplies last.

Please pick up a book, pass on the love of reading, and spark a lifetime of big dreams.

If you are interested in helping keep her vision alive and are able, the Imagination Library is taking donations online at https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/.

Join us for Story Time Wednesday, August 26th, at 10:30 a.m. Our theme this week is Autumn! We celebrate the start of au...
08/25/2026

Join us for Story Time Wednesday, August 26th, at 10:30 a.m. Our theme this week is Autumn! We celebrate the start of autumn with bilingual stories, a sunflower fork painting craft, and play!

08/24/2026

Please be advised: the Berkeley Public Library building will be temporarily closed to the public to facilitate updates to building infrastructure systems. The library will be closed from Monday, August 31 and plans to reopen on Tuesday, September 8 following the Labor Day holiday. For more information about which services will still be available and when, please visit our website at https://www.berkeleypl.org/.

Our Free Little Food Pantry is available to help those in need and has seen a rise in use in recent months. This vital ...
08/20/2026

Our Free Little Food Pantry is available to help those in need and has seen a rise in use in recent months. This vital community resource relies on generous donations made by our friends and neighbors. We are currently seeking: ramen, dry pasta, Hamburger Helper (or the like), tuna, oatmeal cups, and canned soups/stews. For those of you who prefer to donate remotely, please visit our Amazon Wish List at https://a.co/9eg6BsP. Thank you to everyone for donating and supporting your community in this vital way!

Join us for Story Time Wednesday, August 19th, at 10:30 a.m. Our theme this week is Leaves! We will enjoy stories, a rip...
08/18/2026

Join us for Story Time Wednesday, August 19th, at 10:30 a.m. Our theme this week is Leaves! We will enjoy stories, a ripped paper leaf craft, and play!

Update- we only have the 8 wooden chairs left! We are getting rid of some furniture and wanted to see if any of you coul...
08/17/2026

Update- we only have the 8 wooden chairs left!

We are getting rid of some furniture and wanted to see if any of you could use it before we post it for other libraries to grab! There are a total of 14 metal folding chairs, 5 kiddie chairs, and 8 wooden chairs. If you are interested, give us a call at 708-544-6017!

Address

1637 N Taft Avenue
Berkeley, IL
60163

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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