Library reports security grant opportunity, new Chromebook and upcoming programs

Mar 10, 2026

The Hometown library reported $2,200 in December tax collections, installation of a new Chromebook in the children’s room, and interest in a State of Illinois security grant; staff announced upcoming programs including chair yoga and a Medicare/Medicaid fraud presentation.

The full story

At the March 10 meeting Alderman Dolan reported library business including $2,200 in tax money collected for December and an increase in circulation. The library installed a new Chromebook in the children’s room and is considering applying for a State of Illinois security grant aimed at upgrading security in response to an increase in threats to libraries and librarians statewide.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in