Shorewood-Troy Public Library celebrates its 40th Building Anniversary this August 2025! As we reflect on the past, we are proud of the considerable improvements made within the Library over the years, and we look forward with great excitement for what’s to come.
We’re constantly improving
As part of STPL’s 2024 Strategic Plan, “We celebrate the Library’s Facility and Recognize Opportunities to Maintain and Improve It.” Therefore, we strive to continually seek ways to enhance and improve the building and grounds as well as creatively adapt and flex the facility’s space as the community’s needs change. These improvements will ultimately enable the Library’s ability to provide even more valuable services and programs to our patrons.
Recent Renovations
- Full upstairs remodel (2023) *partially grant-funded with a Library Services Construction Act grant through the IL State Library
- Additional parking lot & repaved existing lot (2024) *partially grant-funded with an IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant
- Installed 2 community book drops (2024)
- 4 self-check kiosks (2024)
- New website (2025)
Planned Renovations
- Downstairs bathroom remodel (fall/winter 2025)
- Study Room remodel (sponsored by the Friends of the Library)
- Plus, more to come!
Ways you can help
Help us reach the vision we have for the Library so we can make an even bigger, more profound impact in our community over the next 40 years and beyond. If you have ever felt inspired by your Library, think about how your support will inspire someone else tomorrow!
Make a donation
If you’re able, please consider donating to help us kickstart a Library Foundation. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
Share with friends and family
If you love your Library, let people know! This is one of the easiest ways you can show support that has so many benefits. Liking a post on our Facebook or sharing the donation form to yours will help in small, but mighty ways.
Thank you for being a part of our journey
The Library without its patrons is simply a building full of books. It’s the people and the stories that bring it to life! Thank you for using the Library and inspiring us to want to make it an even more special place for you.