History of the Bartlett Public Library District

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 Nance is selected as library director.
2015	A renovation creates additional study rooms, conference rooms, and an art room.