Joliet Woman's Club Donates $14,000 to Plainfield Public Library

PLAINFIELD – The Joliet Woman’s Club donated $14,000 to the Plainfield Public Library District after Betty Reaska, club president, and Marilyn Plese, home fund chair, presented a check to the Library during a Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 15.

The donation will fund half of the cost of a new electronic monument sign for the Library on Route 59 at the entrance to the Library and Village’s public parking lot. Library officials hope to have the sign installed within the next two months.

“This donation to the Library will provide a visible, impactful and lasting legacy by the Joliet Woman’s Club to the Plainfield community,” said Library Director Julie Milavec. “We are extremely grateful for the club’s generosity and philanthropy.”

The Joliet Woman’s Club has a rich history of community service throughout the area. In nearly 100 years of service, they have been supporters of many charitable organizations in the community.

The Plainfield Public Library serves a population of more than 75,000 cardholders. Last year, residents checked out 605,957 items; 62,840 attended a Library program, and 55,571 reference questions were answered. In addition to books, the Library offers e-reader and DVD checkouts, free music downloads, homework help, home delivery services, programs for adults, teens and children, access to online resources, and more.

For more information about the Plainfield Public Library, visit www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815-436-6639.