The Peotone Public Library District’s newly formed Building Committee is tackling foundational questions about the library’s future, centered on a crucial financial choice: investing nearly $2 million in repairs for the current facility or pursuing a new building at an estimated cost of $5 million. This decision is tied to the committee’s goal of better serving the entire district, with a special focus on establishing a branch or services in Monee. For complete details, see the full story.

To guide this process, the committee is planning a public outreach campaign, including a community survey this fall, and is exploring innovative services like book lockers and a bookmobile. A separate article on these outreach efforts is also available.

Committee to Tour Area Libraries for Ideas
The Peotone Library’s Building Committee will tour the Elwood branch library on July 15 to gather ideas for modern library design and services. According to committee minutes, members may also visit the New Lenox Library to observe its layout near other municipal buildings. The tours are part of a research effort as the committee considers options for a new building and the potential expansion of services.