The Library Board, the district’s governing authority, meets monthly to make decisions about library services, policies, finances, and related business. The full terms of those elected is four years. For detailed information on the responsibilities of the board, access the Bylaws. Board meetings are typically held the second Monday of the month at 6pm in the library’s administrative conference room at 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst, IL 60046. Any changes to scheduled meetings will be posted here as well as at the library. Agendas are posted no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Approved minutes are posted after they have been approved, typically at the next Board meeting.
Upcoming Elections
Four Trustee seats will be up for election on April 6, 2027. All four seats are for full four-year terms. Candidate Information Packets will be available for pick up at the library beginning August 25, 2026 at the Adult Reference desk, Circulation desk, or by request in the Administrative Services office. Nomination papers can be filed Monday, November 16, 2026 through Monday, November 23, 2026 at the Library District’s Administration Office during normal office hours, Monday thru Friday 9am – 5pm.
Visit the Lake County Clerk’s website at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4926/County-Clerk-Elections for more information or contact Library Director Mick Jacobsen at 847.245.5100 with any questions.
Board Members
Upcoming Board Meetings
- Board Meeting: Monday, August 10, 2026 6pm | Meeting Agenda | Committee Meeting Agenda
- See full 2026-2027 Schedule
- Board and Committee Meeting Minutes
Official Reports
- Tentative Annual Budget & Appropriation Ordinance 26-103
- Annual Budget & Appropriation Ordinance 25-102
- Annual Levy Ordinance 25-104
- Bond Abatement Ordinance 25-105
- Maintenance Levy Ordinance 26-102
- 2025 Annual Financial Report
- 2024 Annual Financial Report
- 2023 Annual Financial Report
- 2022 Annual Financial Report
- 2021 Annual Financial Report
- 2020 Annual Financial Report
- Employer Cost & Participation Information
- Total Compensation - Public Act 97-609
Illinois Public Act 97-0609 is an amendment to the Open Meetings Act that requires employers participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund to post the total compensation package for each employee having a total compensation that is expected to exceed $75,000 per year. Total compensation means payment by the employer to the employee for salary, bonuses, health insurance, as well as any loans and housing, vehicle and clothing allowances. It also includes vacation days granted and sick days granted.
For more information regarding staff total compensation packages in excess of $75,000, please contact the Administrative Services Manager at 847-245-5101.