In June of 2023, the Library Board of Trustees approved a new Meeting Room Policy. Updates to the policy include greater clarity on usage of the Spruth Room, including more detailed definitions of for-profit use. The Library's internal procedures have been updated to reflect changes to the policy, which is fully in effect as of Wednesday, March 13, 2024. To learn more about booking a meeting room at the Library, please visit our Meeting Rooms page.
Learn another language with your Library card
Lake Bluff Public Library now provides free access to Rosetta Stone to learn a new language from the comfort of your home. You can use it to refine your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation skills in 30 distinct languages. Learning a new language can expand job prospects, prepare for travel and strengthen community connections with neighbors.
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Core Features
By the time the spring issue of Off the Shelf is received in homes, the Library will almost be ready to start the third month of the Hours Pilot. To learn more about the Library’s pilot of adjusted hours, visit our Hours Pilot page.
On Friday, January 26, the Village of Lake Bluff disbursed $84,474 to the Lake Bluff Public Library for its share of Personal Property Replacement Taxes (PPRT) going back to 1980. As Library Board President Bonnie Shaul states, “The Village Board showed tremendous commitment in swiftly correcting this inadvertent error and acknowledging that, despite current financial challenges, the Lake Bluff Public Library will remain a core asset of the Lake Bluff community years into the future.”
Financial Context
January 25, 2024 Update - Part 2
The Lake Bluff Library has reopened. During the replacement of the faulty HVAC unit, there was a problem with the gas line that resulted in a temporary evacuation and closure of the building. The problem has been resolved and the Lake Bluff Fire Department has determined that the building is now safe for occupancy.
We appreciate your patience during this time.
January 25, 2024 Update
The Lake Bluff Library is closed until further notice. We are continuing to experience issues with its HVAC. During the replacement of the HVAC unit today, more gas was detected in the building. We are currently assessing the situation and will share an update as soon as we know more. Thank you for your patience.
The Lake Bluff Library will remain closed on Tuesday, January 16 due to unsafe temperatures for staff and public. Technicians are onsite today to evaluate the HVAC unit. Both programs scheduled for today (Baby and Me and Afternoon Book Club) are cancelled.
Any updates will be shared on the Library website, Facebook, and Instagram. For information about 24/7 Library services, please visit our Explore menu. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Library has become aware of an issue affecting the catalog search bar on the Library website. When users attempt to search for materials, the page fails to load any results. The Library has contacted our software vendor for the online catalog for assistance in resolving this issue. While this problem persists, patrons can use a direct link to our catalog to search for materials.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have a resolution available shortly.
UPDATE (February 5, 2024): We are pleased to report that this issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience. Should you experience any other issues with our website or your online account, please reach out to our Reference Desk.
A letter from Renee Grassi, Library Director
Lake Bluff Public Library will soon pilot a new schedule of hours. Beginning in January, the Library will be closed on Sundays and will have an updated offering of weekday hours. This 6 month pilot will go into effect starting January 1, 2024. I’d like to build context and share information about this change.
Dear Friend,
What an exciting year we’ve had at Lake Bluff Library! We hope you were able to make it to one of our phenomenal programs or stop by and see some of the contributions of the Friends of the Lake Bluff Library!
You are part of an incredibly strong community that works together to provide philanthropic support for special projects, programs and building needs as they arise and further allows us to continue to improve our library. The library is a gem in our community, and we are grateful for your generosity.
