Public libraries all across the state of Illinois are set to get their share of more than $870,000 in construction grants. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced the Live and Learn Construction Grants for 18 public libraries meant for construction improvements.
The grants will range from about $3,000 to $125,000 and will pay for:
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Children's area flooring
- Building conversions
- Other renovations
The Center Square reports that the entire list of libraries, amounts being granted and what they will pay for were provided by White's office.
Antioch Public Library District - $92,127 for remodeling the library restrooms to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
Carlinville Public Library - $31,600 for replacement of HVAC units
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Public Library District - $28,436 for installation of new curbside book drop, an ADA-compliant circulation desk, energy-efficient lighting and electrical wiring upgrades
Catlin Public Library - $29,000 for new flooring and painting in the children's area
Flora Public Library - $35,000 for roof replacement
Nokomis Public Library - $35,000 for conversion of an existing building into the library
North Chicago Public Library - $83,122 for interior and exterior building renovations
Pontiac Public Library - $15,000 for upgrades to the library's emergency exit doors
Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library in Spring Valley - $2,980 for installation of automatic entry doors to meet ADA requirements
Riverton Public Library - $5,269 for installation of automatic doors and restroom modifications to meet ADA requirements
Selby Township Library District in DePue - $24,450 for carpet replacement throughout the library
Shorewood-Troy Public Library District - $83,463 for new flooring, painting, electrical upgrades and the replacement of emergency exit doors
South Holland Public Library - $125,000 to support a $1.5 million interior renovation
Sterling Public Library - $111,554 for upgrading an elevator.
Toluca Public Library District - $70,022 to repair an exterior brick and masonry building wall
Western District Library in Orion - $50,000 for interior renovations to meet ADA requirements
William Leonard Public Library in Robbins - $34,902 for roof repair, the installation of an interior and exterior security camera system, and a drive-up book drop
Wilmington Public Library District - $13,875 for interior and exterior building renovations to meet ADA requirements
According to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, the Live and Learn Construction Grant Program, funded by an annual state legislative appropriation, assists public libraries with construction costs in their facilities. Grants are awarded based on recommendations from a statewide committee following a review process. Local money is matched by state grants, except for Mini-Grants.
Databid is currently reporting on two of these projects:
Antioch Public Library District Restroom Renovation - (0032072822)
Sterling Public Library 2022 Elevator Modernization - (0030062322)
