Related Records

1. 30 Years of Gifts to the Library from the Lake Bluff Garden Club - List of 30 years of gifts to the library from the Lake Bluff Garden Club

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2. A Fresh Start to Spring - Cover of the Lake Forest Leader advertising the Sping Gardening Workshop being held at Lake Bluff Public Library

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3. Alterations to Lake Bluff Public Library - Original copy of alterations to Lake Bluff Library, 40 Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois. Compiled by William E. Bergmann, Architect. 5 Sylvan Road, Lake Bluff, Illinois Includes: - Concrete Work - Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals - Carpentry Work

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4. Appraisal of Lake Bluff Property - Appraisal for Basil Borders, Director Lake Bluff Library of Lake Bluff Property as of February 12, 1972. Compiled by William G. Schwandt, M.A.I, Appraiser, of 612 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois. Borders asked for an appraisal on the property - "portion of Block 8 in the Original Plat of Lake Bluff lying west of a line located 10 feet west of and parallel to the west line extended of Lot 16 in M. P. Jutkins Subdivision of Lot 13 in Block 8, Lake Bluff, being in the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 44 North, Range 12, East of the 3rd P.M. according to the plat thereof recorded March 22, 1908, as Document 41644, in Book "B" of Plats, Page 19 in Lake County, Illinois" - to get a fair cash market value, of which was $22,500.

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5. A Sound Investment - An Opinion piece in the Pioneer Press detailing that Knollwood residents should pay nonresident library fees to help for their children when using the library.

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6. Author's 'Externalized Self' Goes on Library Shelf - Article from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser about Elizabeth Foote-Smith's, author from Lake Bluff, book being put into the library. The image is of Foote-Smith autographing the book for the librarian Ann Beck.

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7. Books Take Wing With Human Help - Articles from the Chicago Tribune and the Lake Forester detailing how over 200 volunteers came out to assist with moving the library to its new location.

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8. Certificate for Building Fund Gift - Copy of Certificate for building fund gift from Dr. Victor Sleeter

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9. Certificates for Top Readers - Newspaper articles from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser detailing the rewards for the participants of the Summer Reading Program. More than 100 young people took part in the program and Ann Beck handed out their certficates during the Lake Bluff Library's annual summer reading party.

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10. Chautauqua Historical Information - Various documents documenting the history of Chautauqua. 2 Newspaper articles from July 1979 documenting the history of Chautauqua. They were printed in the American Legion. 2 Letters talking about the Lake Bluff History Museum's collection on Chautauqua. The first letter is to Kathleen O'Hara from Daniel R. Sailor, the Communications Director of the Illinois Chautauqua, dated September 23, 1987. The Second letter is to Sara Lamb, of the Lake Bluff Public Library, from Alfreda L. Irwin, a Historian, dated January 11, 1993. This letter also has included copies of the Chautauqua Network News. A document detailing notes taken during a conversation with Daniel Sailor at Des Plaines Methodist Campgrounds, dated September 21, 1987.

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11. Children Can Build Own Library - Article in the Lake Forester about Lake Bluff Public Library's summer reading program for children entering third to sixth grade. The them is "Build Your Own Library" and those who read fifteen book will receive a reading achievement certificate.

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12. Children Create for Easter - Newspaper article titled "Children Create for Easter", details children at the Lake Bluff Public Library enjoying various crafting stations that are Easter themed.

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13. C'mon Kids, Sleepytime - Articles, with images, detailing children's bedtime stories being held at the Library.

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14. Consider Fund Transfer For New Library - (1) Article detailing a brief history of the library and how the library will be moving from its location at 40 East Scranton Avenue to a new location, as the city is in talks with architects for a new building. (2) Article from the Lake Forester titled "Consider Fund Transfer For New Library". The article details if there is a possibility that the Village of Lake Bluff could transfer accumulated funds for construction for a new village library.

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15. Creation of Lake Bluff Public Library - Original copy of typewritten notes about the creation of the Lake Bluff Public Library. The first 500 books were donated by Mr. W.N Roundy for circulation and the librarians were simply volunteers donating their services. The document also talks about the librarians eventually receiving a stipend which included paid vacation for 2 weeks. In 1931 the official name "Lake Bluff Public Library" was coined.

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16. Elmer Vliet's Remarks at Library Dedication - Copy of Elmer Vliet's remarks given at Library Dedication

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17. First Book Goes to Friend of Library - Article titled "First Book Goes to Friend of Library" shows image of Dr. Sleeter checking out the first book at the new library next to library staff.

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18. Garden Workshop Offers Cure for Cabin Fever - News Article from the Lake Forest Leader about the Spring Vegetable Garden Workshop at the Lake Bluff Public Library.

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19. Getting Fit For Spring - Newspaper Article titled "Getting Fit For Spring" detailing the exercise classes offered at the library; images included.

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20. Guest Book of Dedication - List of guests who attended the Dedication

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21. Help Dress Library Tree - Picture from the Lake Forest News Voice of Matthew Weisner with a Christmas ornament he made at the winter crafts workshop at the library

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22. Historical Interest File Opens at Public Library - Article from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser details the historical interest file that is opened at the public library. In addition there is picture of Artie Moodie, Elmer Vliet, and Ann Grant beside an article about Artie Moodie.

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23. Kathleen B. Wood Obituary - Obituary of Kathleen B. Wood in Pioneer Press

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24. Knollwood Children Losing Free Library Use - Article in the Lake Forester detailing that children in the neighborhood of Knollwood may no longer be able us use the Lake Bluff library as a result of the failed attempt at creating a Special Services district for the unincorporated areas.

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25. Knollwood Doesn't Want More Taxes - Article in the Pioneers Press authored by Diane Schumacher detailing how only 1% of Knollwood residents are interested are obtaining Library cards while the other 99% are not therefore the Levy tax is unreasonable.

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26. Lake Bluff Chooses Librarian - Article from the Lake Forest News Voice titled "Lake Bluff Chooses Librarian" detailing Sara Lamb being named head librarian of Lake Bluff Public Library.

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27. Lake Bluff Expands Offerings With Membership in Suburban System - Newspaper article detailing that the Lake Bluff Village Library joined in the North Suburban Library System and secured books, services, and facilities that were formerly unavailable. This has them joining 28 other libraries on the North Shore in the Library System that allows them to participate in a loaning service.

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28. Lake Bluff Gets New Quarters - Article from the Chicago Daily Tribune titled "Lake Bluff Gets New Quarters" details the library's fund drive, the remodel, the move, and the reopening.

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29. Lake Bluff Library Board Receives Site For New Building On Prospect Avenue - Site for new library at Evanston and Prospect given to Library Board

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30. Lake Bluff Library May Open its Doors to Knollwood - Article in the Pioneer Press detailing how Lake Bluff Public Library may become open to Knollwood residents if a special service area is created by Lake Bluff trustee's.

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31. Lake Bluff News Article in the Lake Forester - Article of an exhibit of early Lake Bluff and Camp Meeting Association history that was displayed at the Lake Bluff Public Library, printed in the Lake Forester Xeroxed copy attached.

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32. Lake Bluff Public Library Chronology - Details the chronological history of the Lake Bluff Public Library from 1926 to 1975

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33. Lake Bluff Public Library Construction Status Report and Building Fund Drive Progress Report - Lake Bluff Public Library Construction Status Report and Building Fund Drive Progress Report Included Topics: - Construction Proceeding Satisfactorily - Financing Completed - McMaster Property Sold - Building Fund Drive Slowing - Major Givers Memorialized - Thanks to Many

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34. Lake Bluff Public Library Events - (1) and (2) Articles from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser highlighting the Mystery Story Writing Contest that was sponsored by the library, which was won by Paige Price, and Folklore night at the library which was led by Kathleen Wood and Joan Reynolds (3) First Award Ribbon from the Lake Bluff Garden Club, event which was sponsored by the Library

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35. Lake Bluff Public Library Invitation and Newsletter - (1) Invitation to reception for Ann Beck, retiring Librarian, and Sara Lamb, new librarian. Put on by the Board of Directors, Staff, and Friends of the Organization. (2) Friends of Lake Bluff Public Library Newsletter, advertising the reception for Ann Beck and Sara Lamb.

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36. Lake Bluff Public Library Letter - Letter and questionnaire to residents from Directors of Lake Bluff Library

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37. Lake Bluff Public Library Newsletters - Lake Bluff Public Library Newsletters announcing programs being put on for the given season.

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38. Lake Bluff Public Library Notes on Establishment - Lake Bluff Public Library; notes on establishment during the years 1926-1942; notes are Typewritten.

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39. Lake Bluff Public Library Ordinance Notes - Establishment of Lake Bluff Public Library; notes about ordinance in 1926. Notes are typewritten.

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40. Lake Bluff Public Library Story - Cover photo of the Lake Forester advertising the Lake Bluff Public Library

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41. Lake Bluff's Library is Center of Contention - Article in the Chicago Tribune details how only 9 out of the 500 households in Knollwood paid $125 for non-resident library cards and the proposal to levy the whole town is "anti-democratic". Public opinion is spilt on whether the library should provide a special service area, as these areas are mostly used to provide extended water and sewer lines under unincorporated areas.

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42. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser - Image from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser, of Mrs. Paul Williams and Mrs, Hollis G. Schoepke advertising the history of the library and the local organizations that assisted in its development, sent to Mrs. Karl M. Beck (Ann Beck).

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43. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser Cover Photo - Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser Cover Photo of nearly completed library with Mrs. Helen Cory, Mrs. Ann Beck, and Mrs. R.W. Clark

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44. Lamb Disputes Library's Story - Opinion piece in the Pioneer Press from Sara Lamb detailing the truth around her departure from the Library. According to Lamb her departure was misrepresented in the newspaper and she did not resign as was published, however was terminated as the Library Board refused to accept her counter proposal during contract negotiations. Additionally, the Library Board was supposed to give Lamb early retirement, upon her request, however due to her termination Lamb was seeking legal representation. Lamb was seeking damages as a result of pain and suffering from a hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and age discrimination.

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45. LB Library Celebrates Centennial Year in 2019 - Article in the Lakre Forest Leader about the Lake Bluff Public Library celebrating is 100th year in existence.

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46. LB Library Unveils Plans for New Building - Article from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "LB Library Unveils Plans for New Building". Details an architectural rendering of the new library which was presented to the library board.

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47. LB Public Library Board Elects Officer - Lake Forester article about the Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Directors electing its officers for the year.

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48. LB Voices Support For a New Library - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "LB Voices Support For a New Library". The article details the Village trustees support for the project and their agreement to help the Library Board work out the financing of the project.

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49. Letter from Brandon J. Stanick to Residents - Letter from Brandon J. Stanick to Residents regarding the Joint Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing. The subject of the hearing will be the Public Library seeking an amendment to the existing Special Use Permit .

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50. Letter from Gerald Nellessen to Residents - Letter from Gerald Nellessen, Deputy Building Commissioner, to Residents to make them aware that the Architectural Board of Review will hold a meeting to consider an amendment to the existing site plan for the Public Library.

    Letter from Gerald Nellessen

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