Plainfield Public Library District

On June 9, 1925 the residents of the Village of Plainfield held a special election to vote on the establishment of a tax supported public library.

In 1940, the Library Board purchased a 50' x 132' lot from the Plainfield Congregational Church at 705 N. Illinois Street.

On August 28, 1990 a tornado struck the Plainfield/Crest Hill area killing 29 people and causing millions of dollars of damage.

[7] After nearly a year,[8] the District was able to settle its August 28, 1990 tornado claim of $84,599.75 with Maryland Casualty Insurance Company.

The official dedication and grand opening of the District's newly expanded and remodeled Library was held on Sunday, December 8, 1991.

[9] In April 1999, the Library Board began negotiations to purchase the property at 706 N. Division Street.

In 2000, Plainfield Public Library District Administrative Librarian Barbara Pitney announced her retirement.

In October 2002, the Plainfield Public Library District exercised the right of first refusal for Mrs. Edna Gray's property at 708 N. Division Street.