dunlap public library district

What dunlap public library district does

Dunlap Public Library District is a government public library entity operating from a single facility at 302 S. First Street in Dunlap, Illinois, and serving the residents of the Dunlap Public Library District. The organization provides free access to physical lending materials, digital content, educational programming, and community gathering space, funded primarily through local property tax revenues with no direct fees charged to district residents. Services span all age segments: children programming includes storytime, summer reading, LEGO Club, Little Movers, and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative; teen services feature a Teen Advisory Board, volunteer opportunities, and summer reading; adult programming includes yoga, multiple book clubs, technology instruction, retirement-planning seminars, and Mah Jongg.

The library's technology backbone is the SirsiDynix Symphony integrated library system (accessed via alsi.sdp.sirsi.net), which powers the public catalog, patron accounts, holds, and text-message alert services. For digital content, the library integrates three major platforms — Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, Hoopla for streaming media and additional digital lending, and The Palace Project for curated e-content — supplemented by Explore More Illinois cultural attraction passes, the Peoria Riverfront Museum pass, and standard calendar integrations (Google, iCalendar, Outlook) for programming. The library also maintains a Maker Space, online research databases, mobile apps, and on-site printing and faxing services. The organization self-attests to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility conformance for its digital properties.

Commercially, Dunlap Public Library District does not operate as a revenue-generating business. Its 'pricing model' is free public access to all district residents, underwritten by tax receipts and supplemented by the Friends of the Dunlap Public Library, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a $15/year membership program and funds library needs outside the tax base. Additional support flows through corporate philanthropy (Caterpillar Foundation matching gifts) and community partnerships (Wheels O' Time Museum, Communication Junction, Edward Jones, Creative Soul Gallery). The library is governed by a Library Board of Trustees and is executing a 2023–2026 Strategic Plan that formalizes institutional priorities. There are no acquisitions, subsidiaries, parent companies, or commercial funding rounds; the entity is a stable, geographically fixed public service.

Name

dunlap public library district

Legal name

Dunlap Public Library District

Website

https://dunlaplibrary.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dunlap Public Library District is a government public library in Dunlap, Illinois, providing free lending, digital content, and all-ages programming to district residents, funded by local taxes and the Friends of the Dunlap Public Library nonprofit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing) (EDAEAGAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community lending programs
• Digital library collections
• Children literacy programs
• Adult education events

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunlap

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dunlap Public Library District is a tax-funded public library that provides free lending of physical and digital media (books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music), online research databases, a maker space, and museum/cultural attraction passes to district residents. It supplements these lending services with year-round educational, cultural, and recreational programming for children (storytimes, summer reading, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten), teens (Teen Advisory Board, volunteer opportunities), and adults (book clubs, yoga, retirement and Medicare seminars, technology instruction). All core services are delivered at no charge to cardholders.

Product overview

Dunlap Public Library District operates as a traditional public library system offering a unified service portfolio centered on physical and digital content access, community programming, and patron services. The core offering is the SirsiDynix-powered catalog and account management system, supplemented by multiple digital content platforms including Libby (OverDrive), Hoopla, and The Palace Project for e-books, audiobooks, and streaming media. The library provides maker space facilities, online research databases, mobile apps, and technology instruction. Programming spans all ages through dedicated Kids, Teens, and Adults sections with specific initiatives like summer reading, book clubs, yoga classes, and teen advisory boards. The Friends of the Dunlap Public Library nonprofit organization provides supplementary fundraising and volunteer support. Notable community services include museum pass programs, Explore More Illinois access, tax assistance, and healthcare resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catalog / My Account
• The Palace Project
• Libby (OverDrive)
• Hoopla
• Maker Space
• Online Resources
• Mobile Apps
• Computer and Technology Instruction
• Text Message Alerts
• Peoria Riverfront Museum Pass
• Explore More Illinois
• Printing and Faxing
• Kids Programs
• Teen Programs
• Adult Programs
• Book Discussion Groups
• Affordable Care Act Resources
• Income Tax Resources
• Friends of the Dunlap Public Library

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Explore More IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram administered through RAILS and IHLS public libraries allowing Dunlap cardholders to reserve free and discounted admission to cultural attractions in Illinois including museums, cultural centers, zoos, aquariums, gardens, and historical societies. Cardholders access the program through a dedicated portal selecting Dunlap Library District.
• The Palace ProjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital content platform integrated with library services providing access to eBooks and audiobooks for library cardholders through the library's digital offerings.
• Communication JunctionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing Sign and Sing storytime program at the library - an in-person storytime designed to engage children and encourage love of books through themed stories, songs, movements, and new signs. Sessions held monthly at the library.
• Edward JonesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services firm whose representative Fran McKay presents virtual seminars at the library on employer retirement plan options, helping community members who recently switched jobs, retired, or faced unemployment understand what to do with employer-sponsored retirement savings.
• Creative Soul GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal gallery and creative business that collaborates with the library on programs like the CACTUS (Creative Artists Tackle Unfinished Stuff) Club and Artful Reads with Creative Soul book club discussion.
• Friends of the Dunlap Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy support to the library. Raises funds for library needs not covered by tax dollars, supports materials purchases, and enhances programming. Membership is $15 annually.
• Wheels O' Time MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal museum in Dunlap that partners with the library for offsite Storytime events held at the museum's gazebo, with library staff conducting monthly storytimes at rotating locations within the museum grounds.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SirsiDynix: Provider of the Symphony integrated library system that powers Dunlap's catalog and patron account management (ALSI/SirsiDynix). Core technology enabler for virtually all U.S. public library operations of this type.
• OverDrive / Libby: Digital lending platform that delivers the e-book and audiobook collection accessible to Dunlap cardholders via the Libby app. Industry-standard e-content distribution layer for U.S. public libraries.
• Hoopla Digital: Digital media platform (movies, TV, music, e-books, audiobooks, comics) that Dunlap integrates for cardholder streaming access. Comparable digital-content infrastructure provider to OverDrive/Libby.
• The Palace Project: Digital e-book and e-content platform integrated with Dunlap's library services. One of the emerging open-source alternatives to OverDrive that public libraries use to provide patron access to digital titles.

Direct peers

• Peoria Public Library: Neighboring Illinois public library serving the Peoria area with similar physical lending, digital content, and community programming. Operates at a larger urban scale but is structurally identical as a tax-funded public library district.
• Morton Public Library: Small Illinois public library serving a community comparable in size and demographic to Dunlap. Offers overlapping collections, digital lending, and children's/adult programming under a similar tax-funded operating model.
• Pekin Public Library: Regional Illinois public library providing the same mix of physical lending, digital content (OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla), and community programming. Comparable service portfolio and funding structure.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Public Library: Largest public library system in Illinois with dozens of branches, extensive digital collections, and broad programming. Sets the upper-bound operating model for an Illinois tax-funded public library district.
• New York Public Library: Iconic large-scale public library system with branch network, digital lending, and community programming. Demonstrates the upper-bound capability set and program breadth a public library district can operate at scale.

Regional players

• Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS): Illinois regional library consortium that Dunlap participates in for Explore More Illinois. Provides shared services, resource sharing, and infrastructure that small Illinois public libraries rely on, making it a structural peer for interlibrary cooperation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DunlapLibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/dunlaplibrary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dunlap-public-library-district

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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