Lindbloom and McShane have worked diligently for the last six years to bring improvements and enhancements to the Orland Park Library. Here are a list of accomplishments and projects that Lindbloom and McShane are proud to have supported: 

• Completed a major renovation which included the addition of the Backyard, the Sensory Room, the Teen Loft, the Nest (nursing room), increased meeting room space, the Donor Wall, and improved IT access, among many other things.

• Insisted on an engagement letter with Klein Thorpe and Jenkins after discovering there had never been one.

• Pushed to go out to bid for a new auditing firm after several years with the same firm. Lauterbach & Amen was hired to do complete audit and discovered several oversights by previous firm

• Conducted a Capital Needs Assessment in 2022 to help us plan through 2031.

• Added two parking spots designated for our Veterans

• Established Library of Things.

• Celebrated 20th anniversary of building on Ravinia in 2024.

• Replaced sign with a nicer  and added two additional signs - brick monuments with lighting 10.24

• Hired new library director and assistant director

• Completion of IGA with Village for the new building - we came in under budget and received over $600K back 7.23

• Several building improvements:

  • HVAC replacement

  • Replacement of rooftop compressor unit

  • Boiler replacement

  •  Roof replacement

  • Resurfaced parking lot 2021

• Held gala fundraiser in conjunction with the building renovations.  It was originally planned to be an in-person event but with the onset of Covid, we pivoted to a successful virtual event.