Employment

There are currently no open positions at the Lemont Public Library District.

Lemont Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For a printout of our employment application, click PDF iconhere.

 

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Lemont Public Library Logo

The Friends of the Lemont Public Library not only help fund the programs you love and the collections which make our library so unique, but also act as a bridge between the library and our community. 

Please see our PDF iconFriends of the Library Brochure for more information about what they do and how to become a friend yourself.

If you are interested in learning more or becoming a Friend of the Library, please reach out to Justin Williams at jwilliams@lemontlibrary.org.

History
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Lemont Public Library District is to meet the diverse and changing needs of the community by providing a center for lifelong learning and a gathering place for all residents of the district and offering a balanced selection of current, historical, and cultural materials, programs, services and technological resources for community enrichment.  

Lemont Public Library BuildingLemont Public Library District serves a population of 21,685 in the village of Lemont, Illinois, Lemont township and parts of unincorporated DuPage County (per 2010 Census figures). The Library District is located 25 miles southwest of Chicago in Cook County. Originally settled in 1836 and incorporated in 1873, historic Lemont is one of the oldest and most unique communities in northeastern Illinois. With rolling hills and three waterways providing a scenic view, Lemont combines historic small town charm with big city amenities.

From its inception in 1929 as a small collection of books housed in the basement of the Village Hall, the Library has expanded its collections, services and facilities to keep pace with the development of Lemont and meet the needs of a vibrant, diverse community.

On November 4, 2014, voters approved a referendum for $2.8M in bonds to fund the renovation of the library. The project included a 2,500 SF addition for a new Event Space and Learning Center and renovation and reorganization of the existing facility, expanding the facility to 24,500 SF. The 9 month transformation, began in August, 2015 and was completed in May, 2016, on time and on budget.

The updated library facility features new furnishings, spaces for public and programming use, reorganized staff areas and updated mechanical, electrical and roofing systems. Visitors may utilize a variety of study spaces for one to six persons. There are dedicated spaces for Children’s Activities, a Teen Lounge for ages 11-17 and an Adult Quiet Room.

The Library provides a variety of technology resources including WIFI access, public computers, printing, scanning and faxing services, loanable eReaders and Rokus, and digital services for cardholders, including ebooks, eaudio, emagazines and streaming music, and electronic databases.

The Library’s collection of approximately 80,000 items featuring books, music, movies, magazines, newspapers and audiobooks for all age and reading levels. The Library also offers a variety of free cultural and instructional programs for all ages, from story times, and children’s activities to teen programs, and adult technology classes and enrichment programs, including culinary demonstrations, and presentations on historical, financial, and educational topics.

Lemont Public Library is a member of the Pinnacle Library Cooperative, along with Fountaindale Library District, Joliet Public Library, White Oak Library District, Plainfield Public Library District and the Shorewood-Troy Public Library District. Our patrons have access to the combined collections of Pinnacle, totaling more than 1.3 million items through our online catalog Pinnacle.

Lemont Public Library is a member of Reaching Across Illinois Library System, a consortium of libraries in Northern Illinois that facilitates sharing of library materials through delivery. The Library also participates in the Illinois Reciprocal Borrowing Program that enables Illinois public library cardholders to visit other public libraries throughout the state and check out materials on their home library card.

We are open seven days a week to meet the needs of our residents. We invite you to visit us at 50 E. Wend Street and check out all the library has to offer.

Inclusive Program Statement

Patrons of all abilities are welcome at our programs. Please contact the library regarding accommodations.

Library Closed Dates

2024 Closed Dates

January 1, Monday, New Year’s Day 

March 31, Sunday, Easter 

April 26, Friday, Staff Institute Day 

May 26, Sunday, Closed Day for Memorial Day Holiday

May 27, Monday, Memorial Day 

July 4, Thursday, Independence Day 

September 1, Sunday, Closed Day for Labor Day Holiday

September 2, Monday, Labor Day 

November 15th, Friday, Staff Institute Day 

Nov 27, Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve – (Early Close at 5:00pm)

Nov 28, Thursday, Thanksgiving Day 

Dec 24, Tuesday, Christmas Eve 

Dec 25, Wednesday, Christmas Day 

Dec 31, Tuesday, New Year’s Eve 

Photo Policy

Attendance at Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Lemont Public Library District policy purposes. Photos/Videos may be used on our website, Facebook/Instagram, publications, and for promotional purposes. Such photos and videos will remain property of the Lemont Public Library District.

Virtual Library Tour

Volunteer Program

 A shelf full of books.

Join the V.I.P’s (Very Important Patrons)

We want to encourage community connections and the sharing of resources and talents by inviting adults to join our new VIP Team– a select group of individuals interested in supporting the library and its community connections. This will be a unique opportunity to meet like-minded library lovers and work together to benefit your library.

If you are interested in volunteering, please use our Volunteer Application Form.


Join our VIP Team!

We offer a variety of tasks and projects to engage our VIP Team of adult volunteers.

Collection Maintenance:

  • Shelf organizing and alphabetizing
  • Looking for missing items
  • Cleaning books and DVDs
  • Cleaning toys and equipment
  • Assisting with inventory projects

Program Assistant:

  • Create and/or prepare crafts for children’s programs and the craft table
  • Share a skill or talent at a library program
  • Assist staff with program set up and refreshments

Book Sale Support:

  • Help us supplement library funds by sorting and listing donated books for online sales and the library’s ongoing sale.
  • Assist with the annual library Book Sale

Landscape & Gardens:

  • Share your gardening talents by creating and maintaining annual plantings.
  • Help restore the Children’s Garden and other beautification projects.
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