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Floor plan of the new library
The building encompassed 43,394 square feet which included the basement and 4,000 square feet of...
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Uploaded on Dec 15, 2011
Plaque Presentation from the Architect
Jim Filliung, LZT/Filliung Architects presents the library with a commemorative plaque.
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Uploaded on Dec 14, 2011
Staunch library supporters
From left to right: Marian Krupicka, Bob Kampwirth, Harry Kenny, Terry Noose, and Mike Vastalo.
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Ribbon acknowledging all who helped
From the Darien Woman's Club to many other volunteers, residents worked hard to finally have a public library building to serve area residents.
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Uploaded on Dec 14, 2011
The Card Catalog
With the acquisition of an online catalog, the card catalog was no longer needed.
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Open for Business
Library staff had to unload boxes of books, videotapes, audio cassettes, and compact discs which had...
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Uploaded on Dec 14, 2011
Indian Prairie Public Library Dedication
On Sunday, April 14,1996, the library held its dedication for the new building at 401 Plainfield Road in Darien.
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The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Building
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 11, 1994 and construction began on November 9, 1994. The...
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Uploaded on Dec 12, 2011
Some landscaping is in place
A view from the southwest shows the start of Indian Prairie Public Library's lovely landscaping.
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Uploaded on Dec 12, 2011
A Crane is placing steel in place
The new building had a 52 foot high roof line and a 57 foot high tower. A delay in the fabrication of the steel held up the construction.
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Uploaded on Dec 12, 2011
A Sign Marking the Future Site of the Indian Prairie Library
In 1987, the Darien and Willowbrook library boards took an option on four acres located on the southwest...
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Uploaded on Dec 12, 2011
IPPL Storefront's Floor Plan
The floor plan for the library's storefront location. The library had hoped that the storefront would be...
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The Children's Department
IPPL used every inch of its 8, 580 square foot storefront to service its patrons. A corner served as the Children's Department.
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Checking out items
Patrons patiently wait in line to have staff check out items. There was no such thing as a "self-checkout" machine in 1988.
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Using the card catalog to find items
Before the automated card catalog, some of us remember using the card catalog to find items.
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Uploaded on Dec 12, 2011
Opening Day at the Storefront
Patrons eagerly enter the new Indian Prairie Public Library in 1988. During its first year, IPPL served 41,000 residents--about 1,000 patrons daily.
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Uploaded on Dec 12, 2011
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