History of the Bartlett Public Library District
| 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. |
