Ela Area Public Library

Ela Area Public Library is a public library located near Lake Zurich , Illinois, United States.[1] Its collection consists of manuscripts, periodicals and books. It has 1,000,000 items in circulation. It serves the informational and educational needs of its members.[2]

Ela Area Public Library
LocationIllinois, United States
Established1972
Collection
Size1 million printed books, periodicals and manuscripts.
Other information
DirectorLauren Rosenthal
Websiteeapl.org

Library history

It is located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, the library was initially established in 1972 within the basement of St. Francis de Sales Church, covering an area of 3,000 square feet.[3] The North Suburban Library System provided valuable assistance, including a field librarian, legal counsel, basic materials, and funding obtained through a referendum.[4]

Strategic plan

The library engages in a strategic planning process every three years to using demographic data, analysis from the Board of Trustees, and input from the library staff.[2][3][5]

Services

The Ela Area Public Library offers a variety of services to its members, including access to books, media, and other resources; events and programs for all ages; and access to technology and other tools.[5]

References
  1. "About the Library | Ela Area Public Library". www.eapl.org. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. "Ela Area Public Library District – Ela Area Public Library District". librarytechnology.org. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  3. "Ela Library Receives Certificate of Recognition from the State of Illinois". Daily Herald. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  4. "Tracy Suykerbuyk: 2023 candidate for Ela Area Public Library Board". Daily Herald. 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  5. "Home | Ela Area Public Library". www.eapl.org. Retrieved 2023-07-25.

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