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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 https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/6290d82999328229cacecb6f8226ddd9.pdf 68ac05ce3b55ab2cc8c64e253f43ed9f Dataset Data encoded in a defined structure. Examples include lists, tables, and databases. A dataset may be useful for direct machine processing. 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 The Jericho Church AKA Mount Prospect Free Mission Church Subject The topic of the resource Church Description An account of the resource Congregational Click on the image to open a PDF of the full document. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 14Jan2024 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cal Elifson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Sugar Grove Historical Society Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sugar Grove Historical Society Jericho https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/cfd723a930f41c1564b1a35acf59442f.jpg 7961df6daa1344e992a5839ec322c34e 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 Homes Description An account of the resource Residences Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Title A name given to the resource 142 Main Subject The topic of the resource Frame House Description An account of the resource Built in 1902 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tim Wilson Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright SGHS Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tim Wilson Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tim Wilson https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/9bbd367ca199a8034d565634ea969d01.jpg 87fd47e1a701865976f86042e5028fe4 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 Jerry's Seafood Subject The topic of the resource Restaurant Description An account of the resource Located at 1946 US Route 30 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tim Wilson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright SGHS Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Photo Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tim Wilson Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/97c6b1244eb5dddda49cc313d25a5425.jpg c8b3b4e03003e956e2d3f692c9801fcb 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 Streetscapes Subject The topic of the resource Streetscapes of Sugar Grove 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 Main Street 14 January 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Winter Scene Description An account of the resource Looking south near the Community Building Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Sugar Grove Normal and Industrial School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 14 2008 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tim Wilson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright SGHS Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Photograph Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tim Wilson Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tim Wilson https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/cd98cb46ad914991b367958fb808c076.jpg 384fb93ed52566ee7b47bab545e15497 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 Events 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 Holiday In The Grove Subject The topic of the resource Town Events Description An account of the resource Horse drawn wagon rides given at Holiday in the grove. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1 2007 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tim Wilson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright SGHS Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Photograph Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tim Wilson https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/9b76bd7bb82736dbb5eb79c293521260.pdf b63f5fddcb267f73c9df9123a859833d 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 Newsletters: Sugar Grove Historical Society Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource RWJ 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 Newsletter Spring 2024: Sugar Grove Historical Society Description An account of the resource Click on image to open a PDF containing the full newsletter. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring 2024 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sugar Grove Historical Society https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/93daa66dc5e39a8378aaeb0cb2e9c351.pdf fff670bf9c55d2280c44a3e397a2aa62 https://museum.sugargrovehistory.org/files/original/16fe702bd1c18977fcca6c26d91d4f7b.jpg b60ef89f43566f3e1103c928bbe9660b 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 Parks & Forest Preserves 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 Grace Bliss - One of the Founders of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County Description An account of the resource Grace Bliss was the wife of Jedediah Harris Bliss, who was the son of Peleg Young Bliss. Sections of the article are transcribed below. NATURE FOR ALL: How the Women of Kane County Championed a Forest Preserve District Kane County Magazine January 2025 Bertha George and Grace Bliss were alarmed. Land along the Fox River was being snatched up for private development. Farms and forests were being bulldozed for industry and housing. Open spaces were shrinking. Where were kids going to find safe places to play? Would there be clean air left to breathe? How far would a family need to travel for a pleasant Sunday picnic? The year was 1922. 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