The City of Oak Creek, WI Public Library

The Oak Creek Public Library opened in 1972. It has been serving the growing community of Oak Creek, Wisconsin since then.

The Oak Creek Library has much more than books.

Besides books, there are DVD’s, CD’s, video tapes, magazines and more. Recently, free Wi-Fi access was added in addition to the library computers with internet access.

The library is a department of the City of Oak Creek.

It is also a member of the Milwaukee County Federated Library System. This means you can request many materials from other Milwaukee County libraries and pick them up at the Oak Creek Library. You can also use the Milwaukee County Federated Library System website to check your records and even pay fines for late returns.

The Oak Creek Public Library as two main sections.

The adult section. The children’s section. The children’s section is separated and contains books, videos, and DVD that would interest younger children. There is a book drop on the East side of the library for after hours returns.

Services available at the Oak Creek Library:

• Photocopier
• DVD player
• Meeting Rooms
• Internet Access
• Word Processing

Address for the City of Oak Creek Public Library

• 8620 South Howell Avenue
• Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154

Map to the Oak Creek, WI Public Library

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Oak Creek Library Phone Number

• 414-764-4400

Oak Creek Library Websites

• Oak Creek Library
• Milwaukee County Federated Library System

The City of Oak Creek, WI

The City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin is one of the southernmost suburbs in Milwaukee County. Its south border is next to Racine County, WI. Oak Creek is an incredibly fast growing city. Its population in 2004 was estimated at 31,029 but many homes have been built in just the last few years which will increase the population dramatically.

While growing, Oak Creek still has a rural aspect.

There are still farms in Oak Creek. There are also not only county parks but city parks.

The City of Oak Creek also proudly shows a “Tree City USA” flag from the National Arbor Day Foundation at the City Hall. Oak Creek has a boat ramp on the coast of Lake Michigan.

Some statistics for the City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin:

• Incorporated – 1955
• Population – 32,410
• Median Housing Value – $139,100
• Median Rent – $704
• Size – 28.4 square miles

Oak Creek has some great advantages.

It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is only 70 miles from Chicago, Ill. Interstate I-94 passes through Oak Creek with several exits. Oak Creek has several industrial and commercial parks. Several large department stores have moved into Oak Creek, including Target and Kohl’s.

Some important phone numbers for the City of Oak Creek:

• Emergency – 911
• Oak Creek Police Deparment (non emergency) – 414-762-8200
• Oak Creek Fire Department (non emergency) – 414-762-3036
• Oak Creek City Hall – 414-768-6500
• Oak Creek Public Library – 414-764-4400
• Oak Creek Chamber of Commerce – 414-768-5845

Address for the Oak Creek City Hall

• 8640 South Howell Avenue
• Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154

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City of Oak Creek Wisconsin Website:

• OakCreekWI.org