Lake Bluff Library Awarded $45,000 Accessibility Grant

Lake Bluff Public Library is proud to announce it has been selected to receive a $45,000 “Remodeling for Accessibility” Public Library Construction Grant from Illinois State Library. Administered by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias, the “Remodeling for Accessibility” Grant is one of the competitive grants offered to Illinois public libraries as part of the Public Library Construction Grant Program. This particular grant assists libraries with remodeling existing buildings for compliance with Illinois Accessibility Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Letter from the Director: Modified Hours Pilot

At the Lake Bluff Public Library Board meeting held Tuesday, June 18, Library Trustees discussed and voted to extend the existing Hours Pilot and modify the schedule of building hours. Here is an overview of that change, which will take effect Monday, July 1 and last until Monday, September 30, 2024. Review the Library's Hours Pilot FAQ page for more information. 

 

Library Hours 

Modified Pilot Effective July 1 through September 30, 2024

Spotlight Kids Literacy Resource: BookFlix

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Lake Bluff Public Library provides free access to BookFlix, an online collection of digital books for kids Pre-K through Grade 3. BookFlix helps students develop foundational reading skills through making connections and building background knowledge and vocabulary. Enjoy animated stories paired with non-fiction eBooks from Scholastic. Play word matching games and meet authors and illustrators, too.

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