Oakton Library

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The Oakton Library, located on both the Des Plaines Campus and the Ray Hartstein Campus in Skokie, provides resources and services to complement and support the College curriculum.

Join us for our Brave Voices Author Event featuring award-winning author Reyna Grande!Celebrate Latine narratives and he...
09/04/2026

Join us for our Brave Voices Author Event featuring award-winning author Reyna Grande!

Celebrate Latine narratives and hear Reyna discuss her powerful works, The Distance Between Us and Migrant Heart.

Tuesday, September 22
12:00–2:00 p.m.
Des Plaines Campus | Student Center, Room 1530

Free and open to the Oakton community. We hope to see you there!

You’re all done with Spring 2026, Oakton Owls! 🎉But the summer session has begun, and there’s still time to register for...
05/21/2026

You’re all done with Spring 2026, Oakton Owls! 🎉

But the summer session has begun, and there’s still time to register for classes! Maybe take a film class… 🎬👀

05/19/2026

A look back at an amazing year at the Oakton Library! 📚✨

Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you in the fall! 💙

🧙‍♂️👑✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our DIY Wizard and Princess Hats event!
05/15/2026

🧙‍♂️👑✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our DIY Wizard and Princess Hats event!

📣Oakton Owls, are you excited that summer is almost here? This will help you get your cheer on! As you’re preparing ex...
05/08/2026

📣Oakton Owls, are you excited that summer is almost here? This will help you get your cheer on! As you’re preparing exams and final projects, remember that Oakton Library has great support resources. You can make an appointment with link in the bio!

Are you graduating this semester, Oakton Owls? You may enjoy this pic of an on-campus graduation tent. My how we’ve gr...
04/30/2026

Are you graduating this semester, Oakton Owls? You may enjoy this pic of an on-campus graduation tent. My how we’ve grown! You’ll be enjoying the ceremony at Rosemont Theater.

Looking to graduate at the end of summer semester? You can get more information about Oakton Commencement link in our bio!

Due to flooding, the Des Plaines Library will be closed on April 21st.The Skokie Library remains open for services and s...
04/21/2026

Due to flooding, the Des Plaines Library will be closed on April 21st.

The Skokie Library remains open for services and support.

For more information, visit Oakton.edu.

Due to flooding, the Des Plaines Library will be closed on April 20th.The Skokie Library remains open for services and s...
04/19/2026

Due to flooding, the Des Plaines Library will be closed on April 20th.

The Skokie Library remains open for services and support.

For more information, visit Oakton.edu.

🚨📚 Library UpdateDue to flooding, the Des Plaines Library will be closed tomorrow April 16. The Skokie Library remains o...
04/15/2026

🚨📚 Library Update

Due to flooding, the Des Plaines Library will be closed tomorrow April 16. The Skokie Library remains open for services and support.

📚💛 Thank You, Oakton!Thank you to everyone who celebrated National Library Week with us, we loved seeing our community c...
04/10/2026

📚💛 Thank You, Oakton!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated National Library Week with us, we loved seeing our community come together!

Here are some photos from our Design Your Own Tote event 🎨👜 your creativity made it such a fun and memorable experience.

Address

1600 E Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+18476351600

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