EMERGENCY WARMING CENTERS

During periods of severe winter weather, the Village of Oak Park may activate an emergency warming center. Location and operating information will be provided when the center is activated.

Emergency warming center operations may be activated when outdoor temperatures drop below 20°F and/or extreme snow and ice disrupt public facilities or transportation for an extended period.

Daytime Warming Centers

All three branches of the Oak Park Public Library serve as warming centers during regular business hours.

Oak Park Public Library – Main Branch

834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL

Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

  • Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Oak Park Public Library – Dole Branch

255 Augusta Street, Oak Park, IL

Hours:

  • Tuesday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Closed Mondays

Oak Park Public Library – Maze Branch

845 Gunderson Avenue, Oak Park, IL

Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Closed Fridays

For more information on resources on how to stay safe during this extreme weather, visit the Village of Oak Park website.

Distribute Resources

If you’ve been looking for a way to help people experiencing homelessness in Oak Park, you can download and distribute shelter information cards or refer people to the EntryPoint website or the Health Connection HUB database.

Resources