Our Mission

The mission of the Palos Heights Public Library is to be an excellent public library for the citizens of Palos Heights. An excellent public library:

• employs expert, caring staff members who are skilled, knowledgeable, and dedicated to serving the library's users and reaching out to all members of the community
• acquires, organizes, and provides easy access to the books, technology, and other informational resources that are needed by all members of the community
• strives to provide a variety of programs and services to meet the current information, recreational and educational needs of all members of the community
• encourages curiosity, love of knowledge, and lifelong learning for all members of the community
• cooperates with local statewide library organizations to share resources and innovate ideas

Information posted in compliance with 5 ILCS 120/2

Total operating budget for the 2018 Fiscal Year:

• $1,669,171

Employees:

• 12 Full-time
• 17 Part-time

 
Employee compensation packages (for all employees with a total compensation package exceeding $75,000):

• Library Director - $79,954; 20 vacation days; 12 sick days; 4 personal days

FOIA Requests:

• By email: send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• By mail: send to Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463
• FOIA Officer: Jennifer Georgis
• Fees may be charged in compliance with 5 ILCS 140/6

Audit Reports:

• Management Letter and Audited Financial Statements for FY2017