Our Mission

We provide equal access to information, education, and recreation through a variety of programs, technology, and services in an engaging environment to all members of the community.

Our Vision

Engage • Grow • Inspire

About the Library

The library district was established in 1976 and serves a population of 28,751 in Grundy, Kendall, and Will Counties.   District Map. 

We currently have 11 full-time and 21 part-time staff members who serve in our two buildings - Channahon Library and Minooka Branch - with an operating budget of $2,776,259 for FY25. 

The Library is a member of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and part of the PrairieCat consortium.  Our combined collection includes over 85,000 books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and magazines, and over 75,000 downloadables.  The library provides access to technology and hosts programs for all ages throughout the year.

Strategic Plan FY2024-FY2026

Engage: We are embedded in the community.

• Be in unexpected places throughout the community to connect people to information, resources, and each other
• All community members know about and value the library
• Deepen partnerships with mission-aligned community organizations to increase awareness and efficient use of resources

Grow: We are equipped to grow with the community.

• Community members are proud of our modern, comfortable facilities
• Reflective practices are used to listen to and respond to community needs and growth
• Board and staff members feel effective and valued

Inspire:  We build relationships and connect people to foster imagination, discovery, and creativity through information and technology.

• Patrons feel like they are part of a welcoming community of learners
• Community members are inspired by, learn from, and create at diverse programs
• Patrons feel confident navigating the digital world