History
In the 1950s, the library was housed in 1,000 square feet in the Community Building and was essentially a volunteer library filled with donated materials. Ten years later, the library closed due to a lack of volunteers and funding. The Warrenville Public Library District was formed by a referendum held in February 1979 with the citizens approving a 15-cent rate for library services. In 1986, voters approved another 15-cent tax rate increase to build and operate a 10,000 square foot facility on Stafford Place. In September of 2003, a large addition and renovation project which tripled the size of the facility was completed. The building was made possible by the City of Warrenville TIF funds.
The Warrenville Public Library District is a member of the Dupage Library System.
Mission
The Warrenville Public Library exists for the common good. It aspires to collect, organize, and make available the carefully selected important and meaningful graphic records of humanity’s actions, concerns, and aspirations. The collection is maintained within a framework of legitimate budgetary constraints while being responsive to the needs of the community. The Warrenville Public Library supports the continuing development of an informed citizenry by enabling all persons to educate themselves and thereby participate responsibly in the decisions affecting their lives and society as a whole. It strives to be the most comprehensive source of information in Warrenville.
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