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Painted windows on the future home of Hinckley Public Library District

Building Renovation Information

UPDATE as of 10/28/2025: Work has now started on the building renovation project. The interior demolition and asbestos abatement was completed in May. Contractor bids were accepted for the rest of the project and the budget was finalized for a total of $2,536,965. Work on the roof, exterior walls, and windows is happening now. The interior will be transformed over the winter. Completion is projected for Spring 2026! The gravel parking lot to the north of the building (across the alley) is for library parking only. Construction dumpsters and building contractors will use this lot throughout the project. 

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The building at 142/150 W Lincoln Avenue was built for Nash Furniture in 1956 and turned into Hinckley Medical Center in the 1980s. It served as a medical and dental practice until 2014 and was donated to the library by the Drs. Marwaha in 2020. Now it will become a vibrant new library for the community!

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Extensive renovations are needed to transform this space and the library board is committed to completing the project without increasing your property taxes. Private donations have reached more than $275,000 so far, and with $2,001,500 in grants, we are within sight of our goal. Will you help this project cross the finish line?

 

Charitable contributions made to public libraries are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Please refer to the following chart for naming opportunities. Your gift can be recognized in your name or in honor/memory of a loved one.

$1,000,000 Your name on the building

$100,000 Your name on the meeting room CLAIMED

$50,000 Your name on a study room CLAIMED

$50,000 Your name on a study room CLAIMED

$20,000 Donor display: Platinum level

$10,000 Donor display: Gold level

$5,000 Donor display: Silver level

$500-$4,999 Donor display: Friend level

Under $500 Plaque inside a book in the library collection

Donate by mail to
Hinckley Public Library District
100 N Maple St
Hinckley IL 60520

Where we started

Hallway with dated brown carpet and wood paneling.

Where we are now

Empty building with concrete floor and steel beams supporting wooden rafters.

Where we want to be

Architect rendering of the front of a building with large storefront windows and a stone facade with the words Hinckley Public Library District above the windows.
3D floorplan of the future Hinckley Public Library District. 5,744 square feet. Fully ADA compliant. 40-person meeting room. Increased soft seating areas. It has a children's department, adult collection, study rooms, staff areas, circulation, public restrooms, and a community room. Parking to the west side leads to a new ADA ramp and covered entrance with a book drop.
Williams Architects rendering of the front desk area of the future library. Includes shelving, help desk, exposed ceiling, and hanging lights.
Williams Architects rendering of the front room of the future library. Includes seating, short shelving, and computer stations.
Williams Architects rendering of the teen section of the future library. Includes shelving and booth seating to create a separated space.
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