Warren-Newport Public Library is celebrating 50 years of service
As the Warren-Newport Public Library District joins with its communities to celebrate the arrival of 2023, the library is also celebrating its 50th birthday.
Warren-Newport Public Library is looking forward to celebrating this milestone throughout the year with fun events and creative opportunities to reflect on the its history and envision its future. The library's events calendar can be found at calendar.wnpl.info/events.
It was the dream and vision of the Gurnee Woman's Club in August 1971 to establish library service for Warren and Newport townships to improve the community. Through their dedicated work and effort, in addition to the efforts of numerous other community leaders, the Warren-Newport Public Library District was established Jan. 10, 1973.
With many societal and technological changes occurring, including the advent of the internet for public use, digital downloads and streaming services, online resources for learning and researching from home, and methods of collaborating and working together both in-person and remotely, Warren-Newport Public Library has been ready to pivot at a moment's notice to meet community needs along the way.
More than any other aspect of their services, WNPL strives to be focused on people: its patrons, staff, and communities at large. The library is dedicated to inclusiveness and is committed to improving collections, programming, and adapting staff roles to serve patron needs.
Additional information about the library's 50th birthday can be found at www.wnpl.info/happy-birthday-to-us.
The Warren-Newport Public Library District serves a population of approximately 67,000 within a 55-square mile area that covers all or most of Warren and Newport townships, including Gurnee, Wadsworth, Park City, Wildwood, Grandwood Park, Old Mill Creek, and portions of Grayslake, Millburn, Lake Villa, Libertyville and Waukegan.
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