The Future is Now...
Here we have assembled information related to the future plans of
the
Des Plaines Valley Public Library District. We hope that these documents will
be a good
starting point in informing our residents about the future of their libraries.
Should you have any questions,
please contact Director
Scott Pointon.
April
Referendum FAQ
We have provided a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and their
corresponding answers
to address many of the questions residents have had regarding our upcoming
referendum.
Your
Libraries: 2009 Outlook
This updated document provides an overview of the general state of the
Library District, results of the last referendum, and options for what
the library is planning for the future.
This is a rather large file (1.5 Mb), viewable with the
Free
Acrobat Reader.
Property Tax
Relief Information
Do you think you have no way of reducing your property taxes? Better
check again! Obviously we are librarians and not tax experts, but we can
point you in the right direction if you need help finding the right
forms or information.
Building Program
Summary
Our very experienced building space consultant has prepared this
document to summarize the state of our current buildings and the needs
of any future library facilities. Viewable with the
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Facility Analysis Report
This report was commissioned to determine the current condition of our
existing library facilities. It was prepared by PSA-Dewberry, a national
architecture and engineering firm specializing in the planning and
design of library facilities. Viewable with the
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Acrobat Reader.
What is
the Tax Cap and How Does it Affect Your Community? The following article was written
in 2005 by Kathy Berggren, Director of the Matteson Public Library for
her local newspaper. It is so well done and it exposes the problem of tax
caps so clearly that we would like to share it with you here.
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The
Library District's Long Range Plan
The Board of Trustees commissioned this Long-Range Strategic Plan
in 2004 to address and plan for the future needs
of our Library District and its residents. Viewable with
the
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