Community Expansion The recent expansion of facilities and addition of study spaces at the Libertyville campus indicates a growing demand for in-person learning resources, presenting opportunities to offer educational technology, digital learning tools, or collaborative software solutions.

Digital Service Innovation The launch of a pickup service during the COVID-19 crisis highlights a shift toward contactless and remote access solutions, which could be enhanced with integrated library management systems, mobile app development, or virtual engagement platforms.

Technological Infrastructure The library’s use of technologies like WordPress, Ezproxy, and Lightbox shows openness to digital tools, creating potential for sales of content management, secure access systems, or multimedia presentation solutions tailored for community engagement.

Community Engagement Operating across multiple communities with a modest revenue base, the library presents an opportunity for partners offering affordable literacy programs, community outreach platforms, or locally relevant content subscriptions to strengthen user engagement.

Funding Opportunities With revenue under one million dollars, there is a potential market for cost-effective and scalable solutions that support resource sharing, grant management, or volunteer coordination to help optimize library operations within budget constraints.