Wauconda Area Library

The Featherstone Difference

Special consideration was provided in evaluating the complete renovation and expansion of the original undersized library since funds were limited and the community still demanded access to the library during it much needed renovation and expansion project.  Through Tom Featherstone’s leadership and determination of getting the most economically delivery while maintaining the valuable resource to the community, vacate store space in downtown Wauconda was study as a potential temporary branch location with easy public access.  After preparing all the cost and scheduling information, the plan became very apparent to move the library out of the current location to the temporary vacant store, which was also renovated as part of the overall project budget, to maintain the visitor’s experience while saving the library multiple phases of renovation, shorter overall construction durations, and allowing more of the capital improvement funds to be allocated towards valuable library improvements.  Through the success of the original project, Featherstone has been brough back year after year to care for the upkeep, maintenance, and two additional renovation projects including the most resent new entrance project all spanning over 27 years.