Pier One Imports roof collapse due to snow storm during the winter of 1979. This lot, now vacant, becomes the future site for the newly founded Lincolnwood Public Library District.
On September 20 & 21, 1997, the Lincolnwood Public Library District held the Gala Reopening Celebration. Also included are photographs of the dedication of the Memorial Brick Wall in December of 1997 and the planting of the Library's "Prairie Garden" in 1998.
The Lincolnwood Library's Literary Festival was held from 1981 to 1996 and was coordinated by James Friend, Cultural Coordinator of the Lincolnwood Public Library District.