Library History

The Geneva Lake region features a rich and well-documented history, accessible in part through library archives. View a brief historical guide to the library here, and a longer history of the library here.

View our various digitized resources here, and check our online digitized newspapers (in-library access only) to search historical articles.

Library Board of Trustees

The Lake Geneva Public Library Board of Trustees identifies goals and visions for the future of the Library. These goals are supported by plans and policies that are decided by the Library Board. The Board oversees Library operations, including program and collection development, financial management, personnel, and maintenance of the building and grounds. In recent years the leadership of the Board has been important in the expanded use of information technology. The Board members have diverse backgrounds and interests, and they are drawn from the municipalities and townships in our service area. The Board of Trustees is committed to making sure that the Lake Geneva Public Library is an excellent resource for our community.

Library Board Trustees

Dennis Lyon, President
Lynelle Gramm, Vice President
Larry Kundert, Treasurer
Barbara Dinan, School Board Liaison
Sherri Ames, City Liaison
Chris Brookes
Wen-D Kersten
Martha Pennington
Jill Rodriguez
Lori Hartz
Nick Vorpagel

2024–2026 Strategic Plan

The Lake Geneva Public Library partnered with WiLS to refresh our current strategic plan. Community feedback shaped the concepts outlined in our three-year plan, providing goals for library staff to use when planning library services.

View our plan here and an overview here.

Questions or comments can be sent to Library Director Emily Kornak.