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About Us
Mission Statement
The mission of the Danvers Township Library is to enrich lives, build community, and foster success by bringing people, information, and ideas together.
About Danvers
Danvers Township Library is a public library located in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois. The library serves 1,853 residents. Danvers was founded in 1836 and is home to Olympia North Elementary which serves Danvers and Stanford.
About the Library
Danvers Township Library has a collection of more than 12,000 books, 65,000 eBooks, 23,000 eAudios, 2,600 movies, over 30 specialty cake pans, 105 STEM toys & games, periodicals, and a variety of reference materials. Internet usage, faxing, printing, copying, and laminating are available to the public. We also offer a variety of monthly programs and classes.
The staff includes a director, three assistant librarians, a high-school shelver, and volunteers. The annual operating budget is $124,000 and we receive nearly 12,000 visits per year. The library works closely with Olympia North Elementary School.
Danvers Library is a member of RAILS
(Reaching Across Illinois Library Systems).
amenities
- We have 2 computers, an AWE computer, 2 laptops, and a Chromebook available for use or checkout.
- The study room can be reserved or made available for first come, first serve.
- Faxing, printing, copying & laminating
Staff
Director: Lori P.
Cataloging Specialist: Carol B.
Circulation Specialist: Cindy M.
Circulation Specialist: Tel S.
Shelver: Preston
Board Members
Barbara Borg, President*
Dean Miller, Vice President
Amanda Collier, Treasurer
Danielle Grant, Secretary
Kayla Smith
Jeanne Kashner
Linda Schuerman
Committees
Finance: Amanda Collier & Dean Miller
Building/Maintenance: Dean Miller, Linda Schuerman, and Kayla Smith
Personnel: Jeanne Kashner & Danielle Grant
FOIA Officer: Lori Priebe
OMA Officer: Barbara Borg
*Barbara Borg oversees all committees.
Board Meeting Dates
2nd Monday of the month @ 6 p.m.
April 14, 2025
May 12, 2025
June 9, 2025
July 14, 2025
August 11, 2025
September 8, 2025
October 13, 2025
November 10, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026