Reimagining the Bartlett Library for the Next Generation

The Bartlett Library Building and Renovation Support Committee is a group of Bartlett residents committed to making sure our community has accurate, accessible information about the library referendum on this fall's ballot.

Our library hasn't kept pace with how Bartlett has grown. This referendum gives residents two paths forward — a renovation and addition, or a new building — and we believe every voter deserves clear facts to make that decision.

We're neighbors, parents, library patrons, and long-time Bartlett residents who believe a strong library is core to a strong community.

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Project F.A.Q.s
Modern public library building with parking lot and trees

What is on the ballot?

Question 1: Renovation & Addition — $22M
Renovation/Addition Project

“Shall the Bartlett Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, remodel the existing library and build an addition thereto and, in connection with such remodeling and expansion, increase available shelving and storage, the size of dedicated spaces for youth, teens and adults and the number of study/conference rooms, provide for community/programming rooms, construct accessibility improvements for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and upgrade existing technology systems, furnish necessary equipment therefor and construct site improvements thereto, and issue its bonds to the amount of $22,200,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?”

Question 2: New Building — $45M
New Library Project

“Shall the Bartlett Public Library District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, construct a new library building on the north side of the existing library site with new shelving, storage and technology systems, dedicated spaces for youth, teens and adults, study/conference rooms and community/programming rooms, furnish necessary equipment therefor and construct site improvements thereto, demolish the existing library building, and issue its bonds to the amount of $45,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?”

Bartlett Public Library Project Details

Why are there 2 separate questions?

The Bartlett Public Library Board of Directors voted to give the residents of Bartlett 2 potential options for a new library. They have stated that they want the residents of Bartlett to have a democratic choice in the type of library to build.

Residents may vote in favor of both or just one of their preferred options.

Each Ballot question will require more than 50% of the vote to pass. If either get less than 50%, neither will pass. If both pass, the Library Board of Directors will select the one with the most votes.

This committee was formed to help residents understand what's at stake and how to participate in the process.

Join the cause today!