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Library Wins "Best New Construction" Award
On May 19, 2004 the new Main Library in Oak Park was awarded the Chicago Building Congress Merit Award for Best New Construction - Suburbs. The award states that "This project displays distinctive design, outstanding construction, and a positive impact on the surrounding community." Oak Park resident and building architect Don McKay from Nagle Hartray Danker Kagan McKay Penney accepted the award for the Oak Park Public Library. Also in attendance were others from the Nagle Hartray firm, representatives of the Meyne Company, Library Trustees John Hayes (left), Janet Kelenson (middle), Naomi Law (second from right), and Steve Fruth along with Library Executive Director Ed Byers (second from left) and Assistant Director Jim Madigan (right).

Bricks for Art Program
The Bricks for Art Program has raised more than $50,000 for artwork for the new Main Library by selling inscribed bricks. These bricks are permanently placed in front of the new building on Lake Street and several pieces of art by local artists have been puchased.

"We are very appreciative of the community's wonderful response to our Bricks for Art Program," notes Library Trustee Naomi Law, chair of the Fundraising for Art Committee. "We invite everyone to stop by and see the many tributes to family, friends, books, and reading."

Last updated: 5/24/04