What Lisle Library District does

Lisle Library District (LLD) is a public library district and political subdivision of the State of Illinois, established December 11, 1965, and serving residents of the Village of Lisle, unincorporated subdivisions including Four Lakes, Woodridge Estates, and The Meadows, and portions of unincorporated Naperville in DuPage County. The library provides free traditional and digital library services — circulation, reference, programs for all ages, interlibrary loan, civic services (voter registration, notary, Illinois license sticker renewals), and accessibility services (low vision support, home delivery) — through a 32,614 sq ft headquarters at 777 Front Street opened after a 2023 renovation, two park-based Mini-Branches, a drive-through pickup window, home delivery for homebound residents, and a 24/7 digital catalog and mobile app. Underlying technology stack includes Polaris ILS for catalog and patron management, Aspen Discovery for the LLD mobile app, and integrations with Libby/Overdrive, hoopla, Kanopy, PressReader, Beanstack, Princh, and Constant Contact. The library employs 11-50 staff organized across six departments (Library Director, Assistant Director, and Directors of Circulation, Adult Services, Technical Services, and Youth Services) under an elected seven-member Board of Trustees, and was assigned a Moody's Aa1 rating in 2025.

Revenue is generated primarily through property taxes (~92.6% of funding), with the library portion constituting 4% of a typical homeowner tax bill in Village of Lisle/School District 202. Supplemental streams include interest income (~4%), grants (~1%, including DuPage Foundation), state replacement taxes (~1.4%), charges for services such as license sticker renewal processing fees and printing (~$0.2%), and miscellaneous revenue (~0.8%). Overdue fines were eliminated in 2020 to reduce access barriers. Distribution is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, partnerships, volunteer programs, walk-in visits, and digital self-service; the library adopted a 2025-2028 Strategic Plan on August 13, 2025 focused on Awareness, Resources, and Property.

Name

Lisle Library District

Legal name

Lisle Library District

Website

https://lislelibrary.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lisle Library District is a public library district and political subdivision of Illinois, established in 1965, serving Village of Lisle and surrounding DuPage County residents with free physical and digital library services, programs, and civic offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210), Libraries and Archives (51921), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community reading programs
• Digital library resources
• Literacy education programs
• Civic information services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The primary source of library funding comes from property taxes, representing approximately 92.6% of total funding. The library portion of a typical tax bill is 4% for homeowners in the Village of Lisle, School District 202.
2. Interest Income: Interest earned on investments and fund balances.
3. Grants: External grant funding including the JCS Arts, Health, and Education Fund Grant from DuPage Foundation.
4. Replacement Taxes: State replacement tax revenue.
5. Charges for Services: Fees from services such as non-resident library cards, interlibrary loan fees for out-of-state requests, printing (10 cents B&W, 25 cents color), and Illinois license sticker renewals ($8.50 processing fee).
6. Miscellaneous Revenue: Other minor revenue sources including fines (though overdue fines were eliminated in 2020).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lisle Library District operates as a public library district serving the residents of Lisle, Illinois and surrounding DuPage County communities. The library provides free access to physical and digital collections (books, media, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video), educational and cultural programs for all ages, reference and research services, interlibrary loan, and community civic services including voter registration, notary, and Illinois license sticker renewals.

Product overview

Lisle Library District operates as a public library system offering a comprehensive suite of services through both physical facilities and digital platforms. The core offerings include traditional library services (library cards, borrowing, interlibrary loan, reference services) alongside digital content platforms (eMediaLibrary/Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, PressReader). Major programs include Book Club in a Bag, Seed Library, Gallery 777 art exhibitions, Literacy/ELD services, and community pass programs. The library provides a mobile app for digital card access and maintains 50+ reference databases for patron research. Services extend to civic functions (voter registration, notary, license renewals), accessibility services (low vision support, home delivery), and community engagement through discussion groups and reading programs like Summer Read.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LLD Mobile App Smartphone application enabling library cardholders to carry a digital library card, access databases and digital content, check events and programs, and connect via social media. Available for Apple and Android devices.
• eMediaLibrary (Libby/Overdrive) Online platform for downloading best-selling eBooks and digital audiobooks 24/7, accessible via the Libby app on PC, office, or portable devices. Powered by Overdrive.
• hoopla Streaming platform offering eBooks, comics, graphic novels, video, music, and audiobooks. Library cardholders can borrow up to 15 titles per month with automatic returns.
• Kanopy Video streaming service providing access to 30,000+ documentaries, movies, and educational videos including the Criterion Collection and The Great Courses, plus Kanopy Kids for children. LLD cardholders receive 30 tickets per month.
• PressReader

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminated overdue fines to increase accessibility and remove barriers to library use
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Provided milkweed seeds to start the Pollinator/Butterfly Garden at the library to support monarch butterfly conservation.
• U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and WildlifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnered with the library to provide milkweed seeds for butterfly garden establishment.
• Sheehan, Nagle, Hartray Architects (SNH)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Selected October 2020 as architects for the facility renovation project. Provided concept phase plans, design concepts, and professional assistance for the capital project.
• Camosy IncorporatedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Awarded construction contract January 19, 2022 for the library renovation project.
• SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2020Awarded the Earth Flag to LLD recognizing environmental sustainability efforts including comprehensive recycling, LED lighting, cool roof, and eco-friendly practices.
• Lisle Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Partnership to install LLD Mini-Branches at public parks (Beau Bien Park and Surrey Ridge Sports Complex), inspired by LittleFreeLibrary.org model.
• Eagle Scout Dawn TschoppminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Eagle Scout project involved in installing the Mini-Branches at public parks.
• Lisle Woman's ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Members founded the Lisle Library District (1963-1965). Club chartered in 1963, affiliated with GFWC. Mission to provide community service, support philanthropic causes, and empower members.
• Friends of the Lisle Public Library District (FLPLD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Founded the library along with Lisle Woman's Club (1964-1965). Independent nonprofit with own board working to create public support for library programs and sponsor cultural events.
• Lisle Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Donated equipment for low vision patrons including large print keyboards, high definition monitors, handheld magnifiers, and specialized lighting.
• Benedictine UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Policy 420 extends library services to Benedictine University students, recognizing the academic institution within the service area.
• Literacy DuPageminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Offers tutor training classes at various libraries and matches certified tutors with adult learners for literacy and ESL support.
• People's Resource Center (Wheaton and Westmont)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partners with LLD to help DuPage County residents with basic needs including English language skills tutoring, food pantry, computer training, and job searching assistance.
• Baker Creek Heirloom Seed CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Donated the inaugural seed collection for the LLD Seed Library in 2014, one of the first public libraries in Illinois to lend open-pollinated heirloom seeds.
• Community Seed Resource Program (Seed Matters and Seed Savers Exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration that expanded the Seed Library collection to include flowers, herbs, and additional vegetables beyond the initial seed collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Woodridge Public Library: DuPage County-area public library serving Woodridge—a community directly adjacent to the LLD service area—offering comparable traditional and digital library services under similar property-tax funding.
• Naperville Public Library: Adjacent DuPage County public library serving the City of Naperville with multiple branches, digital lending, and comparable programming scale to LLD; operates under similar Illinois public library governance and property tax funding model.
• Downers Grove Public Library: DuPage County-area public library of comparable scale and service scope, offering traditional lending, digital content, and community programming funded through local property taxes in the same regulatory environment as LLD.
• Glen Ellyn Public Library: DuPage County public library serving a comparably sized affluent suburban village, providing traditional lending, digital platforms, and community events under Illinois public library district governance.
• Wheaton Public Library: DuPage County municipal library serving Wheaton residents with collections, digital lending, and programming comparable to LLD; operates under similar Illinois municipal public library structure.
• Indian Trails Public Library District: DuPage County public library district (covering Addison, Bensenville, Wood Dale, and portions of others) operating with the same Illinois library-district governance and property-tax funding model as LLD.
• White Oak Library District: Illinois public library district (Romeoville, Lockport, Crest Hill areas) with multiple branches and similar programming model; comparable to LLD as a property-tax funded Illinois library district, and was cited as prior employer of LLD's Youth Services Director.
• Fountaindale Public Library District: Illinois public library district serving Bolingbrook and Romeoville with comparable collections, digital lending, and community programming under the same state regulatory framework as LLD.
• Gail Borden Public Library District: Illinois public library district serving the Elgin area with multiple branches, digital content platforms, and community programming comparable to LLD in scale and service mix under similar property-tax funding.

Broad incumbents

• Aurora Public Library: Larger Illinois public library system serving Aurora with multiple branches, expansive digital services, and broader programming footprint; comparable in core mission but operating at meaningfully greater scale than LLD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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