The following was presented by the Engberg Anderson architect team to the Library’s Trustees during their Wednesday, December 9, 2020 board meeting. The slides include both exterior and interior renderings planned for the new building located at 401 S. Main St. The exterior designs are included with the Library’s petition recently submitted to the Lombard Planning Commission for … More December 9th Update with New Renderings

Thanks to all of the residents who were able to join us for Virtual Community Conversations about the new Library building! For those who were unable to make it, or just want to review the information again, a recording of the meeting and the slide deck are available here: Click here for the Presentation Recording on … More Recap of Fall 2020 Community Conversations

During the August 12, 2020 Helen Plum Library Board meeting, held at the Village Hall, Trustees were presented with preliminary Schematic Designs for the new Library located at 401-425 S. Main Street. The Library’s architects are currently working on the initial Village Staff Review which should be completed at the end of September.   During … More Schematic Designs and Upcoming Dates for 401 South Main Building

During the Monday, June, 8, 2020 Helen Plum Library Board of Trustees meeting, the Board members voted 6-1 to ratify and approve a contract for the purchase of the 401 S. Main St. property (former Mr. Z’s Supermarket) as the location for the new Library building.  In addition, the Board unanimously approved the purchases of … More June 8 Statement on Property Purchase from Board President Jason Brandt

From the Board President Jason Brandt: The Helen Plum Library continues to firmly believe that building a new library at its current location, adjacent to Lilacia Park, benefits the Park, the Library and the Lombard downtown area, and honors Col. Plum’s original vision of his donation to Lombard. The Library Board also recognizes that it … More November 4 Communication with Park District and Board President Statement

Statement from Jason Brandt, Library Board President“We are disappointed that the Park Board is unwilling to continue discussions about our proposal to build a new library at Lombard Common. The alternative locations they have suggested, which we have thoroughly and diligently explored, are all not viable for distinct reasons. Please see the documentation below from … More Additional Correspondence with Park District

In my recent update in the Helen Plum Library Gazette,  the Lombard Park District has requested I correct a statement made in the update.  In my description of the proposal from the Park District it stated it contained a “zero-setback along Maple Street.”  A proper description would have been “inadequate setback along Maple Street.” The … More Update from Board President