July 2026 Building Flood
What happened?
Overnight between Fri, Jul 3 and Sat, Jul 4, Lombard received roughly five inches of rainfall over a very short time. The streets and area around our building were overwhelmed with water, and the south end of our building flooded on the 1st Floor and in the basement.
When will you open?
Our building is currently open for normal service hours.
How are Library services impacted?
We are working to remove moisture, address water damage, and prevent mold. There is a large, plastic curtain surrounding the impacted area.
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Luckily, our collection is safe! Some Youth Fiction and Nonfiction shelves will be unavailable for browsing while work on the affected areas is completed. Placing holds for those books is the best way to access them.
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1st Floor family restrooms, the Quiet Spot, and the Youth Services Program Room are unavailable.
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Some Youth Services programs may be affected. Visit our website calendar for updates on Library events including cancellations, relocations, and other adjustments while repairs are underway.
How can I help?
You are so kind! We have a wonderful team of staff, an amazing Board of Trustees, and a very capable team of water damage experts on the case. We know many homes and businesses in Lombard experienced flooding as well, so we encourage you to check in on your neighbors! We host an ongoing drive for Outreach House and are hosting a School Supply drive throughout July if you have donations to drop off in the Hub.
As of July 1, Ginger Kearney became the President of the Illinois Library Association Trustee Forum.
