1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025
847-729-7500
Monday-Friday 9 AM-9 PM
Saturday 9 AM-5 PM • Sunday 1 PM-5 PM
About Us
Dedicated toMission, Community & Excellence
The Glenview Public Library is located at 1930 Glenview Road,
the intersection of Glenview Road and Harlem Avenue.
Administration
Board of Trustees
A list of board members, contact information and annual board meeting schedule.
Management Team
A listing of the Glenview Public Library’s senior managers.
Quarterly Updates
A message from Vickie L. Novak, Library Director.
Strategic Plan 2014-2016
Fiscal Summary & 2012 Year-End Report
Book Donations
Guidelines for material donations to the Friends of the Glenview Library Used Book Store.
Finding Your Way
Directions to the Library
Library Floor Plan (PDF)
Freedom of Information Act
FOIA
The Glenview Public Library strives to keep its operations transparent to the public through compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Illinois Public Act 097-0609
The compensation package for each employee having total compensation exceeding $75,000 per year is posted at the Business Manager’s office located in the Library’s Business Office, Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025 (847-729-7500 x 2112).
History and Mission
Building History and Fast Facts
Founded by a group of visionaries in the midst of the Great Depression, the Glenview Public Library has spread its roots in the same corner of downtown Glenview since 1930.
Mission Statement
The Glenview Public Library provides a welcoming environment that encourages lifelong learning with access to the world of information and ideas. The Library’s innovative programs and services strive to educate, enrich, inspire, and entertain, to meet the needs of a diverse community, fostered by a dedicated staff committed to excellence in customer service.
Holiday Closings 2013
Tuesday, January 1
New Year’s Day
Sunday, March 31
Easter Sunday
Sunday, May 26
Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day Holiday
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day
Sunday, September 1
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 2
Labor Day Holiday
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving Eve, 5 PM Closing
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve, 3 PM Closing
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
New Year’s Day
No materials are due on holiday dates when the Library is closed. Book drops will be locked.
Policies
Browse the list of policies governing many of the services and operations of the Glenview Public Library.
Room Reservations
Please contact the Business Office at 847-729-7500 x 2113 to reserve a public meeting room or the Technology Lab. Study rooms may be reserved by contacting the Reference (x7700) or Youth Services (x7900) Departments. Please review Public Room Usage Policies or contact the Business Office for information on eligibility to reserve a room, fees, and other room rental procedures.
Support Your Library
Friends of the Glenview Library
Serving the Library’s mission since 1939, this fundraising and service organization has raised over $1 million to support Library operations and special projects. Learn about this dedicated group of men and women, how to join, and the Used Book Store.
Your Legacy, Your Library
Through the generosity of a devoted group of donors, over $838,400 has been raised to support the new Glenview Public Library. Whether a gift was made in honor or memory of a loved one, or for the sheer respect of the role a library plays in the life of a community, their generosity will leave a lasting legacy. There are many exciting donor opportunities at all levels of giving. Donor Wall recognition in the Library lobby begins at $1,000. Naming rights are available throughout the Library for extraordinary spaces to gather, learn, and grow. If you are interested in learning more about donor opportunities, please contact Library Director Vickie L. Novak at 847-729-7500.