Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Nov. 7.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/7/2018

“Fox River Grove Library Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Saturday, October 20, 2018”

The Fox River Grove Library trustees and staff welcomed the public to a Grand Reopening Celebration and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

U. S. Senator Tammy Duckworth wrote a letter of congratulations to the Library, saying this “significant accomplishment is a testament to the library’s mission and drive for success.”

Congressman Peter Roskam attended the ceremony and congratulated the Library on renovating without requesting additional funds from taxpayers. He also hailed Illinois librarians for creating the greatest library system in the United States.

Library renovations included a modernized elevator, new paint and carpet throughout the Library, an ADA-accessible family restroom on the upper floor, safety improvements in Youth Services, a cozy reading lounge by the fireplace, a new exterior bookdrop, and more.

Contact Library Director Nicole Steeves at nsteeves@frgml.org for further information.

The Fox River Grove Public Library District serves a growing population of just over 4,800 residents and offers materials, services, and programs for patrons of all ages. The Library provides materials and services to help our community obtain information for their educational, recreational, professional, personal, and reference needs. We strive to assist students of all ages in meeting educational objectives.

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