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Lake Bluff Library will be temporarily pausing its passport, notary, curbside pickup, and voter registration services after October 10, 2024, due to ongoing challenges with staff capacity and availability. While these services are an important part of our commitment to the community, the current staffing constraints make it necessary to suspend them at this time.

The Lake Bluff Public Library has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Executive Search Services to recruit, interview, and select a full-time Library Director. The Library is inviting qualified firms to submit proposals by October 18, 2024, as it seeks an experienced partner to guide the search process.

Do you love Lake Bluff Library? Are you motivated by public service and want to support the Lake Bluff community? Then, we need you to run for office as an elected Library Board Trustee! 

Requirements

• Be a registered voter
• Have been a resident of the Village of Lake Bluff for at least one year prior to the election
• Be at least 18 years of age by April 1, 2025

Duties

As a member of the Lake Bluff Library Board of Trustees, you will:

At the Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, September 17, Trustees voted unanimously to extend the current Hours Pilot an additional six months through March 31, 2025. The Library’s Hours Pilot was originally launched on January 1, 2024 with the goal of aligning the Library’s operating hours with current staffing levels, building usage trends, and budgetary challenges.

On September 17, the Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve the appointment of David J. Seleb as Interim Library Director. Seleb will replace Renee Grassi, who announced her resignation earlier this month after serving as Library Director since January 2023. 

Renee Grassi, Library Director of Lake Bluff Public Library, shared her resignation with the Library Board of Trustees on August 26. Her last day with Lake Bluff Library will be September 20. Ms. Grassi has accepted the position of Assistant Director at Wilmette Public Library. 

National Voter Registration Day 
9/17 from 3 - 5pm at Lake Bluff Library 

Register to vote at the Library! In collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, the Library recognizes National Voter Registration Day and invites adults 18 and older to register or update an existing registration. Two forms of identification are required, both that show current name, with one displaying current address. No advanced registration required. 

Mark Your Calendar

Storytime at the Library is one of the best parts of growing up in Lake Bluff! Gather with friends, neighbors, and your favorite librarians for books, songs, fingerplays, crafts, music, dancing, play, and fun! 

Baby & Me

Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11am 

9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15

Join us with your littlest ones for this laid-back program. Children will listen to a short story, then socialize, play with age appropriate toys, and listen to music. Chat with other grown-ups while the kids play. Ages 0 – 2 with an Adult. Drop-in; no registration necessary.

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Lake Bluff Public Library! People across the country are invited to discover the incredible incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a free library card.

Today’s public libraries are vibrant community centers offering books and so much more! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information, or connect with fellow avid readers, a Lake Bluff Library card unlocks a world of possibilities.