Mission & Vision
The Bartlett Public Library District serves more than 35,000 residents across Cook and DuPage counties. The library is a vibrant community hub where people of all ages can learn, connect, play, and discover through a wide range of materials, resources, services, and programs.
Our Vision of becoming an essential place in community life drives our mission to be the Best Place to Learn & Discover.
Timeline
| Year | |
|---|---|
| 1968 | Several community organizations form the Bartlett Volunteer Library Association. |
| 1968 | A library is set up in the Bartlett Municipal Building. |
| 1972 | Bartlett residents vote in favor of establishing a library district. |
| 1973 | The Bartlett Public Library District opens. |
| 1974 | Ruth Stuenkel is selected as library director. |
| 1975 | Post Office building is purchased to expand library space to 3100 square feet. |
| 1978 | Bob Harris is selected as library director. |
| 1980 | Diane Lueder is selected as library director. |
| 1981 | Land is purchased at the current site of 800 S. Bartlett Rd. |
| 1983 | New 7100-square-foot building opens in August. |
| 1983 | Friends of the Bartlett Library is formed by a group of residents. |
| 1985 | Dolores Payette is selected as library director. |
| 1988 | Construction is completed on the 4500-square-foot addition, which opens in February. |
| 1994-1995 | A two-story 22,000-square-foot addition is added. |
| 1998 | Yvonne Beechler is selected as library director. |
| 2000 | The Bartlett Public Library District Foundation is established. |
| 2003 | Todd Morning is selected as library director. |
| 2008-2009 | The library undergoes a complete remodel. |
| 2009 | The online catalog is updated and the library introduces downloadable materials. |
| 2011 | The Circulation Department is redesigned and expanded. |
| 2012 | Karolyn Wessel is selected as library director. |
| 2015 | A renovation creates additional study rooms, conference rooms, and an art room. |