The Lisle Library District is grateful for the rich history of support from the Lisle Woman's Club (LWC) and the Friends of the Lisle Public Library District (FLPLD). Members from both organizations founded the Lisle Library District (LLD).
In 1963, members of the LWC had a dream to one day see a full-service public library in the Village. On April 12, 1964, the LWC opened a children's library in a basement on Main Street. Soon after, adult books were added to the collection. In September, 1964, the Friends of the Lisle Library group (including LWC members) was formed to work for the passage of a referendum to create a permanent library. The Library was founded as a District in 1965. In 1967, the LLD was stationed in a store front near downtown. In 1980, a 12,500 square foot building was constructed at 777 Front Street. For more detailed history, please visit the Local History page.
The Lisle Woman’s Club, chartered in 1963, is affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Illinois (GFWC-IL).
The LWC mission is to:
- Provide service to our community,
- Support philanthropic causes, and;
- Provide a sense of empowerment to our members
Each member Lives the Volunteer Spirit!
For more information, please send an email to lislewomansclub@gmail.com
The FLPLD is an independent, non-profit organization. The FLPLD has its own Board and policies.
The Mission of the FLPLD is to:
- Create public support for an expanding library programs.
- Work for library legislation and appropriations.
- Sponsor programs that add to the cultural life of the community.
- Encourage gifts, endowments and memorials to the library.
For more information contact: Friends (friendslislelibrary@gmail.com)
Staff Liaison to LWC and FLPLD: Tatiana Weinstein, Library Director (tatiana@lislelibrary.org)
