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Oak Park and River Forest High School Library

Library Information

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am --  5:00 pm 

Fridays:   7:00 am -- 4:30 pm

Classes

There are two classrooms available for library instruction -- 3315H and 3315B. Students coming with their classes will report to one of these.

Study Hall

Students have the option of coming to the Library during their designated study halls. Students report to the library and present their current IDs and pass from their study hall teacher.

Lunchtime

Students may use the library during their assigned lunch periods. Students should first eat in the lunchroom, and then come to the Library with their current IDs and a pass from their lunch monitor.

Behavior expectations for lunch and study hall students:

  1. Follow school-wide expectations.
    1. Wear IDs
    2. Be on time.
    3. Follow adult instructions.
    4. Follow the 10 minute hall-pass rule.
  2. Respect each other.
    1. Understand that everyone deserves a quiet space to focus and work.
    2. Silence phones.
    3. Keep voices quiet.
  3. Respect the space.
    1. Understand that everyone deserves a clean and well-cared for place to work.
    2. No food.  Water is ok.
    3. Leave furniture where it is.  Please do not move it.
    4. Sit in chairs, not on the floor.
    5. Pick up after yourself and push in chairs.
Book Check-out
  • Books are checked out and returned at the circulation desk.
  • Print and digital books check out for 3 weeks.
  • IDs serve as students' library cards.
  • There are no late fees.