The Future of Your Libraries
This June 2008 document provides an update on the planning process for three new libraries. It includes an architectural rendering and possible floor plans. Also, tax implications for this project are provided. This is a rather large file (4.23 Mb), viewable with the Free Acrobat Reader.
 

Welcome Home to Your Libraries
This February 2008 document provides an overview of the general state of the Library District, what the library is doing to plan for the future, and asks our residents what THEY want to see in their libraries in the future. This is a rather large file (2.75 Mb), viewable with the Free Acrobat Reader.
 

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 Free Acrobat Reader.
 

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 Free 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. Viewable with the Free Acrobat Reader.
 

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 Free Acrobat Reader.