Illinois Libraries in the News for the week of September 21, 2009

Big search for Joliet library chief ends close to home
Joliet Herald News
Library trustees have announced that John G. Spears, manager of Naperville’s 95th Street library, will become director Oct. 19. …

Glen Ellyn library seeks $3 million for repairs
Chicago Daily Herald
Glen Ellyn Library officials asked the village Monday to levy a tax to help raise $3 million for what they say are …

Carol Stream Library pursuing renovations
Chicago Daily Herald
Carol Stream Library officials are focusing on maximizing their current space after voters rejected three referendum …

Library offers late night study area: Extended hours not permanent; use must increase
SIU – Daily Egyptian
The library extended its hours of availability until 3 am Sundays through Thursdays. Levan said the new hours are a good thing, especially at the end of the …

Robert Hafeman named new director for the Moline Public Library
Quad-Cities Online
The Board of Directors of the Moline Public Library has selected Robert E. Hafeman as its Library Director. Mr. Hafeman will succeed to the position held by …

Donations and grants boost District 95
Paris Beacon News (subscription)
Board members in District 95 recently heard their schools have received generous donations and a grant for Mayo library. …

Presentation deemed a success at library board
Effingham Daily News
Effingham Helen Matthes Library Board Monday heard a special youth services presentation about the summer reading program — and it was deemed a success. …

‘No little plans’ mark Chicago Plan’s 100th
Niles Herald Spectator
This year is the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Plan, and the Niles Public Library is offering an array of programs to celebrate the milestone. …

Grant to help Palmyra library
ConnectTriStates.com powered by KHQA
AP Video Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today announced that the Palmyra Bicentennial Public Library received a Missouri State Library …

McHenry Library to start renovations soon
Northwest Herald
The McHenry Public Library is slated to get a face-lift over the next few months. …

Library construction timeline
Peoria Journal Star
Dec. 19, 2006: Forty years removed from its last building project, the Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees approves a new $35 million strategic plan. …

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