Skokie Public Library

Skokie Public Library has been serving the community of Skokie, Illinois.,[1] since 1929.[2]

In 2008, the library received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for outstanding community service.[3][4]

The Skokie Public Library transitioned to a digital reference collection, and now uses the superfluous space as an office suite that is lent hourly to patrons. This allows patrons with start-ups the opportunity to meet with clients. The space contains three rooms, is equipped with wifi, can accommodate up to fifty people, and opened in November 2012.[5]

References

  1. "About". Skokie Public Library.
  2. "History & building". Skokie Public Library.
  3. "Skokie library awarded National Medal for Museum and Library Service". tribunedigital-chicagotribune.
  4. http://old.skokielibrary.info/s_about/IMLS/index.asp
  5. Toppo, Greg (2 June 2014). "Libraries' choice: Change or fade into oblivion". USA Today. Retrieved 28 March 2016.

Coordinates: 42°01′33″N 87°45′28″W / 42.0258°N 87.7579°W / 42.0258; -87.7579

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