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==History== | ==History== | ||
LCPL is the third largest library system in the State of Indiana. | LCPL is the third largest library system in the State of Indiana. | ||
In June of 1952 the Lake County Public Library system was established, though it contracted services through the Gary Public Library until 1959. In February of 1978, the LCPL Board approved a $6,650,000 budget for expansion of the Central Library (current location). The Architects were Perking & Will of Chicago and George N. Hall of Griffith. The Groundbreaking was held on July 11, 1979 and the building was completed on March 2, 1981. The new addition added 67,000 square feet, making it a total of 97,000 square feet. | In June of 1952 the Lake County Public Library system was established, though it contracted services through the Gary Public Library until 1959. In February of 1978, the LCPL Board approved a $6,650,000 budget for expansion of the Central Library (current location). The Architects were Perking & Will of Chicago and George N. Hall of Griffith. The Groundbreaking was held on July 11, 1979 and the building was completed on March 2, 1981. The new addition added 67,000 square feet, making it a total of 97,000 square feet. | ||
Merrillville Branch began renovations in June of 2011 and was complete in 2013. | |||
==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||