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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sugar Grove Public Library: New Facility at 125 Municipal Dr. Subject The topic of the resource Library Description An account of the resource According to the Sugar Grove Public Library website: "The Sugar Grove Public Library began in 1962 with a donation of slightly under 500 books, and became a public tax supported institution in 1963. The first fully operational Library opened in 1980 in a 6,600 square foot facility. Due to a growing population and the need for space, updated facilities, emerging technology and desires for programming and civic space, voters voted YES for a new facility which opened in the current location at 125 South Municipal Drive in 2009." "The Library was previously housed in the current Township building and briefly in the Community House." Source: https://www.sgpl.org/library-history#:~:text=The%20Sugar%20Grove%20Public%20Library,a%206%2C600%20square%20foot%20facility. Photos from: Sugar Grove Public Library, Cordogan Clark & Associates Architects Sugar Grove Public Library "Sugar Grove Public Library, a 27,400 square foot library building, replaces a 6,600 square foot facility to better serve the population of Sugar Grove and parts of neighboring Montgomery and North Aurora. This facility is planned to serve the needs of this growing community for the next 10 to 15 years, with commensurate increases in collections, services,and programs. The library site is large enough to accommodate an additional 35,000 square feet of future expansion." "The architectural concept of Sugar Grove Public Library was derived from a public desire to reflect the rural roots of the community, rather than importing a vernacular design. Working together with the community and key library administrators, Cordogan, Clark and Associates and Leo A. Daly, the library design consultant for this project, analyzed several of the area's historic public buildings and farmhouses to distill an architectural vocabulary that most residents agree is appropriate and uniquely Sugar Grove. Architectural design, detailing, and materials create the sense that this building has long been a part of the community." Firm Role: Cordogan Clark & Associates, Architects Additional Credits: Leo A Daly, Library Consultant Robert Yiu Construction, General Contractor Photos by Mark Ballogg Sugar Grove Public Library, Cordogan Clark & Associates Architects https://archinect.com/firms/project/9702/sugar-grove-public-library/149988126 Currently, the Sugar Grove Public Library District is located at 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove IL 60554. It serves a 37 square mile radius area that serves a population of 16,114 residents from Sugar Grove, Montgomery, Aurora, North Aurora, and Elburn. The Library District serves Sugar Grove Township, and Blackberry Township south of Seavey Road, except those areas annexed by North Aurora to the northeast and Aurora to the east. As of 2022, the Library has 7,100 cardholders or 44% of the district population. In the 2021-2022 year, there were 45,368 visitors, 3,592 program attendees and 220 programs, and 122,000 materials circulated. 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Title A name given to the resource Compilation of Sugar Grove Public Library Opening Photos at building located at 54 Snow St. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kaitlin Library https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/1e86209aa85134def496aab835ef873b.jpg 04aa8a033edf496d898a65748a6559aa https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/34538af882336c50f838e9870ed5301f.jpg c3d9e015cfc2b8b6070b627e6084f44f https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/f8d71a562610ff8f3e1f11e820564b66.jpg 24f8381aa722de525a39d0e946df2e1f https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/e47e64e8cbf83ca04406fd7a442909c5.jpg 040f583be14a98a81cc3bc19baa59522 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Early Sugar Grove Library: The Snow Family House was used as the Sugar Grove Library until it was torn down. Circa 1910. Subject The topic of the resource The Snow Family House was located on Main Street next to and north of the Sugar Grove Community House on the west side of Main St. It was purchased from Carter Wilson to become the Sugar Grove Library until it was torn down. Previously the Public Library was housed in the Sugar Grove Community House. Additional history regarding the establishment of a library in Sugar Grove Township appears in the account found in "Past and Present of Kane County, Illinois. 1878" on page 416-417: "Two Public Libraries have exercised an important influence in the mental culture of the inhabitants of the township. According to some of the early settlers, sectional jealousy was first introduced through them; but be that as it may, their beneficial effects can scarcely be over estimated. Sectional feeling must have appeared of necessity, as the entire township became settled, and the fact that it was ushered in with the first library should count for naught in a consideration of the value of the library itself. The first one was organized in the winter of 1843, by the farmers resolving themselves into a company of stockholders. Three of them headed the list by purchasing shares to the amount of ten dollars each, and others followed with smaller sums. The books were first kept at the house of S.G. Paull, Section 16, and the collection bore the name of Farmers' Library. The old records show that the books were most industriously read, and additions were occasionally made to their number until, in 1851, there were 264 volumes, embracing valuable works upon a variety of topics. many of them are now in the school house, in District 7. The second library was known as the Independent Farmers' Library, and was established during the Winter following the organization of the first. It was kept at Colonel Ingham's house, two and a half miles from the other. The books have now become scattered." Source: "Past and Present of Kane County, Illinois. 1878" at pages 416-417. 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Title A name given to the resource Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sugar Grove Library located in the Snow Family House until it was torn down. Circa 1910. Description An account of the resource The Snow Family House was located on Main Street next to and north of the Sugar Grove Community House on the west side of Main St. It was purchased from Carter Wilson to become the Sugar Grove Library until it was torn down. Previously the Public Library was housed in the Sugar Grove Community House. Additional history regarding the establishment of a library in Sugar Grove Township appears in the account found in "Past and Present of Kane County, Illinois. 1878" on page 416-417: "Two Public Libraries have exercised an important influence in the mental culture of the inhabitants of the township. According to some of the early settlers, sectional jealousy was first introduced through them; but be that as it may, their beneficial effects can scarcely be over estimated. Sectional feeling must have appeared of necessity, as the entire township became settled, and the fact that it was ushered in with the first library should count for naught in a consideration of the value of the library itself. The first one was organized in the winter of 1843, by the farmers resolving themselves into a company of stockholders. Three of them headed the list by purchasing shares to the amount of ten dollars each, and others followed with smaller sums. The books were first kept at the house of S.G. Paull, Section 16, and the collection bore the name of Farmers' Library. The old records show that the books were most industriously read, and additions were occasionally made to their number until, in 1851, there were 264 volumes, embracing valuable works upon a variety of topics. many of them are now in the school house, in District 7. The second library was known as the Independent Farmers' Library, and was established during the Winter following the organization of the first. It was kept at Colonel Ingham's house, two and a half miles from the other. The books have now become scattered." Source: "Past and Present of Kane County, Illinois. 1878" at pages 416-417. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sugar Grove Public Library History Display 1843 - 2023 Description An account of the resource SUGAR GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY Celebrating 60 years in the Neighborhood 1963 – 2023 Our library and community have grown in the last 60 years, but our mission remains to be a unique resource to offer open access to information that fosters a passion for reading, learning, and the exchange of ideas. As the heart of our community, we support democracy, citizenship, and the cultural growth of the Sugar Grove Public Library District. 1843 Jericho Church Sabbath School library established. “The youth and children are much taken up with reading,” reported Rev. Henry Bergen. 1843 Farmers Institute Agricultural Library was established. 1962 The Sugar Grove Library is founded in a 10 foot by 15 foot room in the Sugar Grove Community House with 446 donated books and one volunteer, Grace McCannon. It is open 8 hours per week. 1963 The new Township Library becomes tax supported. The operating tax rate is established at 0.12. 1966 The Library’s collection is now housed in two rooms inside the Sugar Grove Community House. 1970 The Library’s collection has 6,908 items and 11,897 circulations. 1971 Grace McCannon negotiates for the Library to move from the Community House to what originally was the Carter Wilson house next door on the corner of Snow and Main Streets. As the Library collection grows, McCannon pushes for the purchase of vacant land next to the Wilson house for parking. The land eventually becomes the site for the new Library building in 1980. 1978 Grace McCannon retires after serving as the Library Director for 16 years. Pam Feather becomes the new Library Director. 1980 The 6,000 square foot Library building is constructed at 54 Snow Street in Sugar Grove. The Carter Wilson house is razed to make room for the Library’s driveway, but a leaded glass window from the house is moved to the new Library building. At this time, the Library District’s population is 3,000, with 1,020 Library cardholders. The Library’s collection has 13,083 items and is open 27 hours each week. 1982 The Sugar Grove Township Library is converted into the Sugar Grove Library District. 1984 The Library’s juvenile wing is opened. 1988 The Library’s district is expanded into Blackberry Township south of Seavey Raod. The Library Director is Carol Platt. 1990 – 1996 The Sugar Grove Library Director is Beverly Holmes Hughes. The Library District has a population of 5,514, with 2,279 Library cardholders. The Library’s collection has 20,243 items and 36,542 circulations. 1999 – 2000 The Library District has a population of 6,747, with 3,465 Library cardholders and about 14 visits per cardholder or 7 visits per capita. The Library’s collection has 27,890 items and 45,617 circulations. The Library’s revenues are $217,040. Expenditures are $217,040 ($32 per capita or $63 per cardholder). Volunteers donate 418 hours of service. 2004 The Library District’s Board of Trustees puts tow referendum questions on the ballot, one asking for funding to build a new library building, and another for an operating fund increase. The first question passes, but the second question fails. 2005 – 2008 The Library District’s Board of Trustees asks for an operational tax increase 11 times, but none of the referendum questions pass. The operational tax rate remains at 0.12, the rate established in 1963. The 5+ acres of land for the new Library is purchased for well below market value after free land were rescinded by Neuman Homes as the developer terminated the projected Promenade Project. A local benefactor offers free but unimproved land (water, sewer, electric) in a location that would have been challenging. It is determined that it would actually cost more to take the free land donation than to purchase developed land at a discounted price and in a location that would situate the Library by developing neighborhoods and other municipal services. 2009 The new 26,000 square foot Sugar Grove Public Library building opens at 125 South Municipal Road, and includes the Book Nook Café. The Library has about ten part-time staff members. 2014 – 2019 The Library District’s population continues to grow. The Library is open 54 hours a week and has 16 part time staff members, including Director Shannon Halikilas. 2020 Worries about the COVID-19 pandemic close the Library for months. Librarians offer take-home craft kits, online book clubs, virtual LEGO competitions, board games for check-out, and “Surprise Me” bundles. 2022 The Library District population is 16,114, and there are 6,875 Library cardholders. Genna Mickey is promoted to Director in January 2022, when construction on the NOW Space begins. The new NOW Space offers a program room with adaptable furniture for Library events, meetings, and creative space. The Grand Opening is celebrated during Summer Reading Kickoff on June 4, 2022. Funding for the NOW Space was provided from the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using Live & Learn Construction Grant Funds. 2023 As local neighborhood continue to grow, the destination has proved a success. The local elementary school is in close proximity, and families are easily able to walk and bike to the Library. The continued growth of Sugar Grove provides and influx of new residents eager to bring their families to the Library. On April 4, 2023, voters approve a referendum for increased operational funding. Eagle Scout Nate Diaz completes a Library signage project to highlight the Library grounds. In 2022 – 2023, the Library has 54,043 annual visitors and operating expenditures of $721,646. Patrons check out 25,635 e-books and 89,036 physical materials. Planning for the Future The Library is looking ahead and thinking about what new services and products we can provide for our patrons. What would you add to our list? “One Day” Wishlist Over the years, we have collected ideas from staff and patrons about what to offer at the Library, but the ideas were too out of reach due to financial and/or staffing limitations. “Maybe One Day” is often used in response to these idea suggestions. The goal is to make our dreams more visible as we work towards changing one day into today. Some of the ideas are: *1,000 Books Before Kindergarten/Born to Read * Homebound Delivery Services * Outreach Van or Bookmobile * After Hour Holds Pickup Locker at a school * Enhanced Genealogy Databases * Streaming Movie Subscription: Kanopy * Outdoor Playground * Drive Up Window Service Option * Regular Computer Class Schedule * CreativeBug Crafting Database * PressReader Online Magazines * More Speakers for Programs * Vending Machine so patrons can buy food/drinks * Laptop/tablet available for checkout * Enhanced Furniture * Play/Learn Furniture in Children’s Departent * Gazebo or Outdoor Programming Space * Fix Drive-Up Book Drop * Automatic Renewals * No fines/Late fees (only damaged/lost) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1843 - 2023