Highland Park Public Library, Public library in Highland Park, Illinois, US
The Highland Park Public Library building features Wisconsin limestone construction with Indiana limestone decorative elements across from the Metra station.
The library began operations in 1888 after residents petitioned the City Council in 1887 for a tax-supported public institution.
The institution maintains a collection of 210,513 items, including materials about local history, books, periodicals, and digital resources for community education.
The library provides meeting rooms, study spaces, public computers, and wireless internet access to serve the 29,763 residents of Highland Park.
Andrew Carnegie donated 10,000 dollars for the original building in 1903, which was later replaced by the current structure in 1931.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1887
GPS coordinates: 42.18470,-87.79670
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:46
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