Thank you to those of you who participated in the Building on OUR Future Virtual Gala.
In order to watch the video from the gala, you can click here.
Unfortunately, the Friends of the Library did not reach our goal of raising $50,000 on the night of the gala. If you would like to help the library reach its goal please visit the donation link here.
As the Library Renewed Our Story in 2020, new rooms and areas were created leaving opportunity for new local families, businesses, nonprofits, and membership organizations to purchase naming rights.
Donations benefit the capital campaign fund, which can be spent to improve the library building and premises. In the next year, the library will need half of its roof replaced and a new parking lot. In the post COVID-19 climate, increasing the property tax levy to cover those expenses is not an option.
A half roof replacement and a new parking lot will cost the library over $300,000 each to complete.
The Friends of the Library is a 501©3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping advance the cause of the Library to benefit engaging programs and community betterment. The Friends have partnered with the Library on this virtual gala to take in any donations made so that they may be tax deductible.
The Library thanks the generous sponsors of this event for donating to the silent auction and raffle.
Gala Chair: Library Board Trustee Bridget M. Lindbloom
Corporate Sponsors: Rizza Ford, 94 West Steak and Seafood, Lake Katherine Nature Center, Aishling Companion Home Care, Silver Lake Country Club, Charter Senior Living, The Simple Greek, Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, Cooper's Hawk, Aishling Care Academy, Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union, Wehmeier Photography, Ltd, Dancing Marlin, Dahl Landscaping, House of Music, Jeffrey LaMorte Salon, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Dancing Marlin, Trader Joe's, Ida's Garden Paradise, and Inside Looks by debi Ross.
Board of Library Trustees: President Joanna M. Liotine Leafblad, Vice President Christian J. Barcelona, Treasurer Daniel McMillan, Secretary Charles McShane, Trustee Nancy Healy, Trustee Bridget M. Lindbloom, Trustee Elan Kleis
Board of Friends of the Library: President Donna Boddy, Treasurer Melissa Panio, Secretary Diane Gallagher, Board Member Michael Bisberg, and Board Member David Smigaj, Board Member Shirley Haiduk, and Board Member Joan R. Barnes.
Virtual Gala Program
6 p.m. – Welcome to the Event by Library Board of Trustees
6:05 p.m. - Tour of the Renovated Areas of the Library and Special Thank You to Aileen S. Andrew Foundation and Darvin Furniture
6:18 p.m. – Wine Tasting (for those that purchased one of the 35 wine tasting tickets)
6:45 p.m. - Raffle Drawings Announced
6:55 p.m. – Silent Auction Closes