Franklin Park Public Library
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Franklin Park Public Library
10311 Grand Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
10311 Grand Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Categories: Libraries, Libraries Public
The Franklin Park Public Library District, Illinois, serves the Village of Franklin Park.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Franklin Park is very fortunate in that from its early days interest has existed in establishing a library for our community. The Franklin Park Library was originally formed as a project of the Franklin Park Woman’s Club. On April 15, 1899, the first book was donated, which was the beginning of our library. This library was housed in Wasson’s store, 9602 Franklin Ave. (the Lutz Building). It also contained a post office, telephone exchange in addition to ice cream, cigars and other articles. The library was located there through September 1916. In 1925 the Woman’s Club asked the Village of Franklin Park for funds to help support the library. Members of the Woman’s Club continued to donate and purchase books until 1932, when the library was temporarily disbanded. In 1936, through the use of W.P.A. funds (Works Project Administration), the library was redeveloped. After the W.P.A. funds ceased the Woman’s Club resumed operation of the library. The library has had several homes in its long history. After its initial home at 9602 Franklin Ave. it was located in the old Municipal Building, 3113 Atlantic. Later in the 1940’s it moved into the old Waterworks Building, 9560 Franklin Ave. It was moved back to the Atlantic Ave. location, because the police needed the Waterworks Building while the new Municipal Building was being built. The library moved back to 9560 Franklin Ave. upon completion of the new Village Hall. In April 1941 a Village Ordinance was passed to establish and maintain a free public library and reading room in the Village of Franklin Park. The village president appointed a Board of Directors to be made up of nine members. In April 1962, a referendum was passed giving the library tax support. A six member board was established. The library moved to a double store front, at 9618 Franklin Ave. in November 1964. In November 1967, the Franklin Park Library joined DuPage Library System. The Library Board saw that towns and traffic patterns were developing in a East-West direction and felt it better to join a library system extending in that direction. Additionally, a smaller library system was felt to be more desirable than a larger library system. In August 1970, the library became a "Politically Independent Special Service District" (a library district) with an elected board of trustees, independently elected from the village board and village elections. In addition, the library would now be able to levy its own taxes.
What is your primary product or service?
Information service to the residents of Franklin Park. In August 1979, the Village of Franklin Park designated the Franklin Park Library District to be the official depository for the historical and archival records for the village.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We provide more than 2 dozen computers for the public, and we have free wifi available toall. We give classes on Basic computing, work processing, using the internet and email as well as providing resume help for our patrons.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our new, permanent home at 10311 Grand Ave. was finished and dedicated April 1, 1984. A new children’s library and two meeting rooms were added and were dedicated on January 29, 1989. We have many folks to thank for the wonderful library we enjoy in Franklin Park. The unnamed ladies of the Franklin Park Woman’s Club, who tirelessly devoted their time and energy into making the library a reality for Franklin Park. Gladyce Loebig took over the reins from the Woman’s Club. She served as Librarian from 1941- 1961. Louise Keuck succeeded her, faithfully administering the library from 1962-1984. She brought us into the computer age. Ida Bullen replaced Ms. Keuck and was instrumental in facilitating the construction of the North Wing. She was employed as Executive Director from 1984-1987. Robert Watson was Executive Director from 1987 - 2003. Marie Saeli is our current director. She started working for the library in Technical Services in 1990, became the Business Manager in 1996, and has been our Executive Director since 2003. The library’s current collection exceeds 150,000 books, 3,000 DVDs, 4,400 video recordings, 1,500 compact discs, and 1,500 audio recordings. The Adult Services Department serves our adult patrons and our business community by answering questions and providing interesting programs while the Local History Department is collecting and preserving materials from our past. The Youth Services Department offers a wide variety of programs and activities to encourage young readers to make full use of the library. The library’s current collection exceeds 150,000 books, 3,000 DVDs, 4,400 video recordings, 1,500 compact discs, and 1,500 audio recordings. The Adult Services Department serves our adult patrons and our business community by answering questions and providing interesting programs while the Local History Department is collecting and preserving materials from our past. The Youth Services Department offers a wide variety of programs and activities to encourage young readers to make full use of the library.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The Library is directly across Grand Ave from the Cuneo Columbian Funeral Home. Across the parking lot from the Jewel.
Which areas do you service?
We serve residents of Franklin Park.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Marie Saeli is the Executive Director and The Franklin Park Public Library District is administered by a seven-member elected board. Current Board members are: James Caporusso, Treasurer Marie Fitzgerald, Secretary Frank Grieashamer Pamela Krieter, Vice President Jeanne Liedtka, President Joseph Reyes Thomas Zito
What are your hours of operation?
We are open 7 days a week: Mon through Thurs, 9 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sundays 1 pm - 5 pm.
Franklin Park is very fortunate in that from its early days interest has existed in establishing a library for our community. The Franklin Park Library was originally formed as a project of the Franklin Park Woman’s Club. On April 15, 1899, the first book was donated, which was the beginning of our library. This library was housed in Wasson’s store, 9602 Franklin Ave. (the Lutz Building). It also contained a post office, telephone exchange in addition to ice cream, cigars and other articles. The library was located there through September 1916. In 1925 the Woman’s Club asked the Village of Franklin Park for funds to help support the library. Members of the Woman’s Club continued to donate and purchase books until 1932, when the library was temporarily disbanded. In 1936, through the use of W.P.A. funds (Works Project Administration), the library was redeveloped. After the W.P.A. funds ceased the Woman’s Club resumed operation of the library. The library has had several homes in its long history. After its initial home at 9602 Franklin Ave. it was located in the old Municipal Building, 3113 Atlantic. Later in the 1940’s it moved into the old Waterworks Building, 9560 Franklin Ave. It was moved back to the Atlantic Ave. location, because the police needed the Waterworks Building while the new Municipal Building was being built. The library moved back to 9560 Franklin Ave. upon completion of the new Village Hall. In April 1941 a Village Ordinance was passed to establish and maintain a free public library and reading room in the Village of Franklin Park. The village president appointed a Board of Directors to be made up of nine members. In April 1962, a referendum was passed giving the library tax support. A six member board was established. The library moved to a double store front, at 9618 Franklin Ave. in November 1964. In November 1967, the Franklin Park Library joined DuPage Library System. The Library Board saw that towns and traffic patterns were developing in a East-West direction and felt it better to join a library system extending in that direction. Additionally, a smaller library system was felt to be more desirable than a larger library system. In August 1970, the library became a "Politically Independent Special Service District" (a library district) with an elected board of trustees, independently elected from the village board and village elections. In addition, the library would now be able to levy its own taxes.
What is your primary product or service?
Information service to the residents of Franklin Park. In August 1979, the Village of Franklin Park designated the Franklin Park Library District to be the official depository for the historical and archival records for the village.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We provide more than 2 dozen computers for the public, and we have free wifi available toall. We give classes on Basic computing, work processing, using the internet and email as well as providing resume help for our patrons.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our new, permanent home at 10311 Grand Ave. was finished and dedicated April 1, 1984. A new children’s library and two meeting rooms were added and were dedicated on January 29, 1989. We have many folks to thank for the wonderful library we enjoy in Franklin Park. The unnamed ladies of the Franklin Park Woman’s Club, who tirelessly devoted their time and energy into making the library a reality for Franklin Park. Gladyce Loebig took over the reins from the Woman’s Club. She served as Librarian from 1941- 1961. Louise Keuck succeeded her, faithfully administering the library from 1962-1984. She brought us into the computer age. Ida Bullen replaced Ms. Keuck and was instrumental in facilitating the construction of the North Wing. She was employed as Executive Director from 1984-1987. Robert Watson was Executive Director from 1987 - 2003. Marie Saeli is our current director. She started working for the library in Technical Services in 1990, became the Business Manager in 1996, and has been our Executive Director since 2003. The library’s current collection exceeds 150,000 books, 3,000 DVDs, 4,400 video recordings, 1,500 compact discs, and 1,500 audio recordings. The Adult Services Department serves our adult patrons and our business community by answering questions and providing interesting programs while the Local History Department is collecting and preserving materials from our past. The Youth Services Department offers a wide variety of programs and activities to encourage young readers to make full use of the library. The library’s current collection exceeds 150,000 books, 3,000 DVDs, 4,400 video recordings, 1,500 compact discs, and 1,500 audio recordings. The Adult Services Department serves our adult patrons and our business community by answering questions and providing interesting programs while the Local History Department is collecting and preserving materials from our past. The Youth Services Department offers a wide variety of programs and activities to encourage young readers to make full use of the library.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The Library is directly across Grand Ave from the Cuneo Columbian Funeral Home. Across the parking lot from the Jewel.
Which areas do you service?
We serve residents of Franklin Park.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Marie Saeli is the Executive Director and The Franklin Park Public Library District is administered by a seven-member elected board. Current Board members are: James Caporusso, Treasurer Marie Fitzgerald, Secretary Frank Grieashamer Pamela Krieter, Vice President Jeanne Liedtka, President Joseph Reyes Thomas Zito
What are your hours of operation?
We are open 7 days a week: Mon through Thurs, 9 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sundays 1 pm - 5 pm.
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