Peotone Library Approves $35,000 for New Automated Locker System in Monee

Peotone Public Library District Meeting | October 21, 2025

Article Summary: The Peotone Public Library District Board of Trustees has approved a significant expansion of its services, committing $35,000 to purchase and install an automated library locker system in Monee. The move aims to provide convenient access to library materials for residents in the southern portion of the library district.

Peotone Library Board Key Points:

• The board unanimously approved spending $35,000 for a “Biblioteca locker unit.”

• The proposed location is the circle drive of the Parks and Recreation building in Monee.

• The Village of Monee has verbally agreed to cover the costs of electricity and internet for the new unit.

• The library will be responsible for the initial purchase cost and maintenance for the first year.

The Peotone Public Library District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, unanimously approved committing $35,000 for a new automated locker unit to be installed in the Village of Monee. The decision marks a major step in extending the library’s reach to patrons who may find it difficult to travel to the main building in Peotone.

The approval came via a 4-0 roll call vote during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Board Vice-President Jean Oliver, who chaired the meeting, and Trustees Susan Chisausky, Mary Jane Carlson, and Bonnie Patek all voted in favor. Trustees Margaret Horne, Sandra Gall, and another trustee identified as S. Dascenzo were absent.

According to committee reports discussed at the meeting, the “Biblioteca locker unit” is slated for installation at the circle drive of the Monee Parks and Recreation building. A verbal agreement was reached with the Village of Monee during a Special Buildings Committee meeting on October 10, wherein the village will pay for the electricity and internet service required to operate the lockers.

The Peotone Public Library District will cover the initial $35,000 purchase price and will be responsible for maintenance costs during the first year of operation. Following the vote, the resolution was signed by Vice President Oliver and Secretary Bonnie Patek.