The IDPDL Board is in the process of considering the future of the buildings in its district, both owned and rented. Over the past year alone (2017-2018), over $80,000 worth of necessary renovations have been performed on our branches. It should be noted that only large cities have that many branches. Peoria’s library district has 6 branches serving 112, 883 citizens as of 2018. Comparatively, the IPDPL has 6 branches that serve @ 21, 644 citizens! (Source: Illinois State Library) We recognize that buildings and their maintenance are important, and there is still much work to be done. Ideally, all public entities would like to have all new buildings with the most updated materials and equipment possible, but responsible inancial management of public monies is of continual concern; compromises must be made and patience must be exercised in order to do what is best for the entirety of the district. At the same time as these important decisions are being made, we must not lose sight of progress being made in other very important areas of concern within the district. In the past year, programming inside our library has expanded, weeding of the collection has progressed, and many other important changes to the district have occurred. Circulation and visitor numbers are up, and we have a brand new, beautiful branch. The Board is continuing its forward movement with the following facilities plan. IPDPL district contains 6 branches:Metamora (district headquarters) Benson Germantown Hills Roanoke Spring Bay Washburn Branch breakdown (in order of possible renovation/building): Roanoke: renovate or build? (2018 - 2020 timeframe)Currently 5600 square feetIssues: This branch has the most outdated facility.wallpaper, carpet, and furniture are from the funeral home.few computers wasted/crammed with garbage storage space attic space that has broken windows (heat/cooling waste) no staff work space patron facing space needs to be reorganizedvery old, semi-unusable kitchen spacefood p