The State of the Lake Bluff Library Building: A Letter to the Lake Bluff Community

Hello Lake Bluff neighbors, 

As current Vice President of the Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for your continued interest in and support of our Library. I am currently the longest-serving Trustee, elected to the Library Board in 2015. I have served as Library Board Secretary for eight years, and have taken on the role of Chair of the Library’s Building and Grounds Committee for 6 years. I am deeply committed not only to making the Library the best it can be to serve your needs as our patrons and community, but also in being a good steward of the public funds we receive from your property tax dollars.

$5000 Grant Awarded to the Library for Community Engagement

This week, Lake Bluff Public Library was announced as one of 28 recipients awarded with a "My Library Is" Grant from Reaching Across Illinois Library Systems (RAILS). 

The purpose of these RAILS  grants is to support projects that help tell the library story and increase visibility and support for libraries. Learn more about the "My Library Is" grants funded by RAILS in their press release.  

Now Available: Free Menstrual Products for Patrons

Lake Bluff Public Library is excited to announce a new service that demonstrates its commitment to access and the health and well-being of the community. The Library is now offering free high quality sustainable period products through a partnership with Aunt Flow. This initiative recognizes that access to menstrual products is not a luxury, but a basic necessity that should be readily available to all.

Seeking Applicants for Two Part Time Shelver Positions

UPDATE: The Library is no longer accepting applications for these positions. Thank you for your interest.  

 

Part Time Shelver: 2 positions available
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Benefits: PLAWA leave after 90 days
Part-time: 5 hours per week on average
Schedule: Includes two 2 hour shifts during the week, and one rotating Saturday shift.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Lake Bluff Library’s Board of Trustees Retreat: An Insider’s Look

On Saturday, February 24, the Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees gathered at the Lake Bluff Park District in their Community Room for their first professional retreat of the Board’s new leadership. The keynote speaker was Jamie Rachlin, President of Meristem Advisors, LLC and Senior Financial Executive with decades of experience as a municipal banker and registered municipal advisor. All Library Board Trustees were in attendance at the Retreat, except one who was absent due to an out of town engagement.

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A Letter from the Library Board President: New Leadership, New Perspectives

Hello Lake Bluff neighbors,                                  

As the current President of the Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees, I wanted to reach out and provide an update. After serving as Secretary and Vice-President, I was elected President almost a year ago. I can tell you, it has been a rewarding way to give back after a 30-year career with Abbott/AbbVie.   

New meeting room policy in effect

In June of 2023, the Library Board of Trustees approved a new Meeting Room Policy. Updates to the policy include greater clarity on usage of the Spruth Room, including more detailed definitions of for-profit use. The Library's internal procedures have been updated to reflect changes to the policy, which is fully in effect as of Wednesday, March 13, 2024. To learn more about booking a meeting room at the Library, please visit our Meeting Rooms page.