Fox River Grove Memorial Library serves a district even smaller than their town of 4,000 residents—but that doesn’t limit their ability to create a lively space for their community.
The lower-level children’s section is decorated from top to bottom for summer reading and cloud covers hang over the ceiling lights, making it even more accessible to patrons who may be sensitive to fluorescents. Log books from NASA will soon be on display, as well as some watches that real astronauts use during their training.
On the main floor, patrons can help themselves to coffee and settle in on vintage furniture by the fireplace. Patrons see their town’s history literally painted on the walls, including the ski jumpers that train at the Norge Ski Club five minutes away and the castle replica home that overlooks the town.
The best part about being a small library? Staff are able to get to know every single one of their patrons. The latest thriller or romance will come in and they know just who to call about it.
This is where Fox River Grove reads, learns, and grows.