Category: Building Project

401 South Main Conceptual Floor Plans, Renderings & Community Conversations

September 18, 2020

Join Us!The Library will hold virtual Community Conversation meetings open to all residents to present the latest updates on the building design and a project budget estimate. Register here:Community Conversation #1: Wed, Sep 30 at 10amCommunity Conversation #2: Wed, Sep 30 at 7pmCommunity Conversation #3: Sun, Oct 4 at 3pmPlease note: The same presentation content … More 401 South Main Conceptual Floor Plans, Renderings & Community Conversations

Estimated Timeline for 401 South Main Building Project

July 1, 2020

Our building project team has put together a broad timeline, with room for flexibility, that we are excited to share as planning for our new building moves forward! Village Planning and Zoning: Summer 2020 – Late Fall 2020 Design: Summer 2020 – Early Spring 2021 Bidding: Spring 2021 Construction Begin: Summer 2021 Construction Completion: Late Fall … More Estimated Timeline for 401 South Main Building Project

September Communications with Village of Lombard officials

October 1, 2019

A meeting with Village of Lombard staff and Helen Plum Library staff, board members, and consultants took place on Monday, September 23, 2019. Discussion at that meeting was based on the below letter and conceptual Library sites that Village Manager Scott Neihaus sent to Director Barb Kruser. Also provided is the response from the Library … More September Communications with Village of Lombard officials

We want your input!

October 9, 2018

We’re gathering input as we move through our Community Conversation Meetings, and we’d love to hear from you! Take the survey below, or for mobile users, visit this link to take the survey. Create your own user feedback survey

The Our Next Chapter Blog has been updated!

October 3, 2018

In anticipation of our Community Conversations meetings beginning this evening, we have revamped the blog with updated information and images! Please take a look around and if you have any questions, contact us. Join us this evening for the first of the Community Conversations from 6-9pm in the Library Auditorium. Staff and consultants will be available … More The Our Next Chapter Blog has been updated!

Community Conversations

August 17, 2018

Join us for Community Conversations about our new building! Wed, Oct 3 • 6–9pm Thu, Oct 18 • 12–6pm Sun, Nov 4 • 1–5pm We invite all Lombard residents to stop by the Library on these dates for Community Conversations held in the basement auditorium. Library staff and consultants will be available to discuss the … More Community Conversations

Helen Plum Traffic and Parking Study

July 27, 2018

Gewalt Hamilton, an independent traffic consultant, was hired by the Library to conduct a traffic study, review parking requirements, and provide recommendations for vehicle stacking at the proposed drive-up service window. The traffic engineering conducted several surveys of traffic including each intersection around the Library site from Main Street to Elizabeth Street and from Park Avenue … More Helen Plum Traffic and Parking Study

Building Update 2.1.18

February 1, 2018

During the January 9, 2018 Helen Plum Library Board meeting, Trustees agreed to move forward with a new building plan that complies with the Park District’s existing air rights. The concept, previously presented in September 2017, includes an East and West Pavilion joined by an enclosed above ground walkway connector. During the past two months, … More Building Update 2.1.18