The Library building is closed until further notice. Please review the FAQ page below for further details. The Library is now accepting returns at the onsite book drops 24/7. If you have a large item like a telescope, please call to arrange a drop off. Items may remain on your account for more than 7 days until they are checked in. They will not accrue fines.

About Us

Board of Library Trustees

The Wauconda Area Public Library District Board of Trustees consists of seven elected district residents, each serving four-year terms. The Board makes policy decisions and oversees the budget and library administration. The Library Director, appointed by the Board, directs library operations.

The Board meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Room. All board meetings are open to the general public. Visitors are welcome, but anyone wishing to address the Board should call in advance and ask for Elizabeth Greenup, Library Director, at 847-526-6225.

Contact the Board | Agendas & Minutes | Ordinances | Board Tributes

Library Trustees

William Pankey,President
4-Yr Term: 2017 - 2021

Thea Morris, Vice President
4-Yr Term: 2017 - 2021

Rebecca Coolidge, Secretary
4-Yr Term: 2019-2023

Joyce Houston, Treasurer
4-Yr Term: 2017 - 2021

Kristen Flanagan
4-Yr Term: 2019-2023

Sherri Sorensen
4-Yr Term: 2017 - 2021

Jason Laureys
4-Yr Term 2019 - 2023

2020 Meeting Dates

January 13, 2020 at 7 p.m.
~~February 10, 2020 at 7 p.m.~~ CANCELED
February 26, 2020 at 7 p.m.
March 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.
April 13, 2020 at 7 p.m.
May 11, 2020 at 7 p.m.
June 8, 2020 at 7 p.m.
July 13, 2020 at 7 p.m.
August 10, 2020 at 7 p.m.
September 14, 2020 at 7 p.m.
October 12, 2020 at 7 p.m.
November 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.
December 14, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

2020 Agendas:

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May

Succession Committee: Feb 1 | Feb 26

Personnel & Salary Committe: Apr 27

2020 Minutes:

Jan | Feb | Mar

2019 Agendas:

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Nov 27 Special Mtg | Dec

Succession Committee: Nov 18 | Nov 21 | Dec 3

2019 Minutes:

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec

Archive of Agendas and Minutes

Ordinances

19-02 FY2019/2020 Levy Ordinance
19-01 FY2019/2020 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

18-02 FY2018/2019 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

18-03 FY2018/2019 Levy Ordinance

17-01 FY2017/2018 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

17-02 FY2017/2018 Levy Ordinance

16-01 Ordinance No. 16-01, an Ordinance Confirming the Purposes of Accumulations in the Special Reserve Fund
16-02, an Ordinance Closing Out Bond Fund and Transferring Bond Fund Balance to Special Reserve Fund

16-03, the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2016/2017
16-04, the Levy Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2016/2017

15-1 Transfer of Funds
15-2 Budget & Appropriations
15-3 Levy

PA-97-0609 Compliance - For PA-97-0609 Compliance information, please click here.

Board Tributes

Resolution Honoring Retiring Library Director Tom Kern

Tribute to Margaret ("Peg") Whitman

Tribute to Terry Stevig

List of Library Trustees and Offices Held, 1989 - Present

Letter to the Community regarding the Lakemoor South TIF,
distributed to the Mayor of Lakemoor at the library's regular
Board Meeting of March 14, 2016, as well as to other visitors
at that meeting.