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In 1990...
- The Library Board presented a proposal to City Council for an increase in the size of the Library from the current 36,000 square feet to 55, 217 square feet.ity Council added 1.8 million to the project to "address parking". No specific plan was proposed.
In 1992...
- A vote on a referendum to expand the Library building and "address parking" failed to win approval in a November 3, 1992 election.
In 1995...
- The Library added TDD - Telecommunication Device for the Deaf. TDD is a specialized phone service for those who cannot use a standard telephone.
In 1996...
- Park Ridge Public Library unveils it's first website in May.
- The Library website is part of the Park Ridge Community Network which also debuted online in May 1996.
In 1997...
- New cabling was installed for a new LAN (local area network) along with new computers and peripherals.
- New signage and telephone systems were also installed.
- Phase I of a furnishings upgrade was completed including new seating, tables and shelving in public areas.
- The Library placed an information kiosk in the lobby of the Park Ridge Community Center. Citizens can use this kiosk for community information, searching the library catalog and linking to a variety of databases.
- The Park Ridge Public Library teamed up with Des Plaines Public Library to offer Park Ridge citizens three new locations to make a library visit on a shared bookmobile.
- Each stop lasted 45 to 60 minutes.
In 1998...
- Carpeting was replaced, and Phase II of the furnishings upgrade of public areas was completed.
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