Project Burnham

Since 2016, we have had the dream of renovating the interior of the historic Ottawa Street Branch. In 2022, that dream became reality.

After an extensive strategic planning process, the Library Board identified the remodel of the building a priority. 

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March, 2019
March, 2019
The Library Board selects Engberg Anderson Architects after an RFQ  process for the pre-funding design schematic phase of the project
July, 2019
July, 2019
 The Library presents Project Burnham to the City of Joliet Finance Committee
August, 2019
August, 2019
The Library presents Project Burnham to the full City Council
November, 2019
November, 2019
Special Meeting of City Council: Library Director Megan Millen presented on behalf of Project Burnham and the 2020 operating budget.
December, 2019
December, 2019
City Council passes the 2020 budget including Project Burnham 
April 2021
April 2021
Construction Begins
September 2022
September 2022
Grand Reopening

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