Garfield Park

What was known as the Shelby Branch began in 1918 when the library was housed in old School No. 34. A new branch was constructed in 1965 at the current Shelby Street location. Following a major renovation, the branch reopened in 2011 as the Garfield Park Branch, reflecting the desire of residents to refer to the branch by their beloved and adjacent Garfield Park.

Amenities & Services

Internet Access

• Public computers with Microsoft Office
• Early learning computer stations
• Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Workstation

• Learn more about what the workstation includes

Self-Services

• Checkout
• Color printer
• Color copy machine
• Document scanner
• Mobile printing services

Outgoing Fax

Exam Proctoring

Bike Rack

Walk-Up Book Return

Story Time Garden

Seed Library

• Open for seed checkout during regular library hours (March-October)

Upcoming Events at Garfield Park

04.24.24

Storytime at Garfield Park

Garfield Park Branch

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and movement activities.

04.25.24

Career Center at Garfield Park

Garfield Park Branch

Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance.

04.26.24

Exploring Canva

Garfield Park Branch

Learn how to use the free online graphic design tool Canva. Create a custom digital design for greeting cards, business cards, flyers, and more. Share your designs online or by printing them.

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Branch Manager

Alexandria Oberhaus

Hi, I'm Alexandria Oberhaus, Branch Manager for Garfield Park. Some of my favorite authors include Malcolm Gladwell, Isabel Allende, and Sylvia Moreno-Garcia. My current favorite genre is magical realism. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. I can help in both English and Spanish.

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