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New Astor Library Set To Come Online

    The Astor community's sparkling new library facility is expected to open this week, providing the area with a new library services facility years in the making.  Estimated at $2.2 million, the facility features 5,600 square feet, a large conference room, a study room, and more.  Much larger than the decades-old modular structure it is replacing, the new library is expected to house a 17,000-item collection, up from 13,000 currently.
    In recent weeks, the former library had closed, allowing staff to begin the process of moving inventory next door to the new library. 
    "The county library system looks forward to welcoming the community to the new Astor Branch Library and is excited about the enhanced services and facilities it will offer," said Sarah Lux, Lead Public Information Officer for Lake County.