Hoffman Estates branch library to stay open until at least Sept. 30

The Palatine Public Library District board of trustees voted this week to extend the Freeman Road Branch Library’s lease for one month so it stays open through Sept. 30. The branch at 1262 Freeman Road in Hoffman Estates is in danger of permanently closing after officials learned last month the building had gone into foreclosure. The board, which wanted more time to consider options, affirmed the library isn’t in a position to buy the shopping center that houses the branch. The library is looking into vacant spaces at the Jewel shopping center on Palatine Road in Hoffman Estates, but the rent may be too high.