The library’s lower level, including the meeting room and board room, flooded early yesterday morning. The flooding is forcing us to cancel most programs schedule for the next week. The lower level is being cleaned up and we hope to have it available in the near future. For more information call 708-345-1325.
Flooding at the Library
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LEARN TO CROCHET
Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Learn to crochet with Loretta Bohn. Beginners and pros, alike, are welcome. The program is free and open to the public. -JF
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Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Learn to crochet with Loretta Bohn. Beginners and pros, alike, are welcome. The program is free and open to the public. -JF
NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by registered dietician Eileen McCarthy, this class will discuss the interaction of lifestyle and nutrition in forming a solid plan for losing weight. This program is free and open to the public. -JF
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by registered dietician Eileen McCarthy, this class will discuss the interaction of lifestyle and nutrition in forming a solid plan for losing weight. This program is free and open to the public. -JF
INTERNET BASICS FOR SENIORS
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. A class for seniors and others with a basic knowledge of computers, but little experience with using the Internet. This program is free and open tot he public. Limit: 6 participants. -JF
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. A class for seniors and others with a basic knowledge of computers, but little experience with using the Internet. This program is free and open tot he public. Limit: 6 participants. -JF
CLOUD COMPUTING: WHAT IS THE CLOUD?
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Hear talk about the cloud? Come find out what it is, at this informative class. Presenter Dan Graham, Jr., will discuss the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server. Find out how this can benefit you. This program is free and open to the public. -JF
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Hear talk about the cloud? Come find out what it is, at this informative class. Presenter Dan Graham, Jr., will discuss the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server. Find out how this can benefit you. This program is free and open to the public. -JF
LIBRARY CLOSING
Because of weather conditions, the Broadview Public Library will close at 2:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. -JF
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Because of weather conditions, the Broadview Public Library will close at 2:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. -JF
LIBRARY QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER SPRING 2013
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CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Circuit Breaker Program has been terminated by the State of Illinois. For more information, please call the Senior Help Line at 1-800-252-8966. To apply for the License Plate Discount, Seniors Ride Free, or Persons with Disabilities Ride Free benefits after January 31, 2013, go to http://www.cbrx.il.gov. -JF
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The Circuit Breaker Program has been terminated by the State of Illinois. For more information, please call the Senior Help Line at 1-800-252-8966. To apply for the License Plate Discount, Seniors Ride Free, or Persons with Disabilities Ride Free benefits after January 31, 2013, go to http://www.cbrx.il.gov. -JF
S&P ASSIGNS A+ RATING TO BROADVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
Citing very strong general fund reserves even after accounting for a planned building addition and renovation, the Broadview Public Library District has been affirmed an “A+” rating by Standard & Poor’s (S&P). This is the highest rating in S&P’s “A” category. What this will mean for taxpayers is a savings in the form of a reduction on their tax bill from the originally projected amount of $5.00 per month.
In November 2012, voters in the Broadview Public Library District overwhelmingly approved a referendum to expand and renovate the existing library building. Melissa Gardner the Library’s Executive Director said “In the current facility we are limited and many of the facility systems are failing. It is difficult for us to add things like computers. The building addition and renovation will allow us to expand our programs and services.” The rating by S&P is one of many steps in the Library District’s efforts to bring a modern library facility to the residents of Broadview.
The Library District will be using $2.5 million from reserves and issued bonds in the amount of $4.1 million to finance the project. Grant funds have been sought and will continue to be pursued. Steve Larson, Financial Advisor with Ehlers, the District’s public financial advisor, stated “Interest rates have been at historic-record lows. The Broadview Public Library is benefitting from current trends in the market and from achieving an A+ rating from S&P.”
The proposed Library facility will offer 21,300 sq. ft. of space. It will include new technology, such as smart boards, self-checkout, an updated computer lab, and a media creation lab. It will also have a dedicated teen space, additional study areas, and meeting rooms. Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Katrina Arnold, Chair of the Library Facilities Committee, says “The goal of the Board is for residents of Broadview to walk out their back door to their own state-of-the-art Library and not have to travel to other communities for library service.”
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Citing very strong general fund reserves even after accounting for a planned building addition and renovation, the Broadview Public Library District has been affirmed an “A+” rating by Standard & Poor’s (S&P). This is the highest rating in S&P’s “A” category. What this will mean for taxpayers is a savings in the form of a reduction on their tax bill from the originally projected amount of $5.00 per month.
In November 2012, voters in the Broadview Public Library District overwhelmingly approved a referendum to expand and renovate the existing library building. Melissa Gardner the Library’s Executive Director said “In the current facility we are limited and many of the facility systems are failing. It is difficult for us to add things like computers. The building addition and renovation will allow us to expand our programs and services.” The rating by S&P is one of many steps in the Library District’s efforts to bring a modern library facility to the residents of Broadview.
The Library District will be using $2.5 million from reserves and issued bonds in the amount of $4.1 million to finance the project. Grant funds have been sought and will continue to be pursued. Steve Larson, Financial Advisor with Ehlers, the District’s public financial advisor, stated “Interest rates have been at historic-record lows. The Broadview Public Library is benefitting from current trends in the market and from achieving an A+ rating from S&P.”
The proposed Library facility will offer 21,300 sq. ft. of space. It will include new technology, such as smart boards, self-checkout, an updated computer lab, and a media creation lab. It will also have a dedicated teen space, additional study areas, and meeting rooms. Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Katrina Arnold, Chair of the Library Facilities Committee, says “The goal of the Board is for residents of Broadview to walk out their back door to their own state-of-the-art Library and not have to travel to other communities for library service.”
HOLIDAY CLOSING
The Broadview Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2012, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
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The Broadview Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2012, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.