Lansing Public Library

Specialties

Public library serving residents of Lansing, IL and surrounding Illinois communities for users with library cards obtained in their city of residence.

Internet access, free wi-​fi, book discussions, events for all ages.

History

Established in 1936.

Lansing Public Library was begun in 1936 when it was housed in an office provided by the telephone company in the old Lansing Bank Building with books furnished by the Works Project Administration (W.P.A.). Mrs. Chapman was the first librarian.

Mrs. Deborah Albrecht was appointed as Director in June 2006.

Director Albrecht has secured several grants for the library, including a grant to improve accessibility at the library. The grant funds were used to replace the Circulation Desk and Reference Desk on the upper level, and to install push-​button automatic doors at both entrances.

In the Fall and Winter of 2011, and Spring of 2012 the library conducted a major renovation project. All the windows in the building were replaced, the atrium was replaced, and the exterior of the building was wrapped in insulating panels. This work will ensure the existing building will last for years to come.

A generous donation from the Friends of the Library paid for new landscaping.