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Bethalto Public Library

Your Right To Know

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The purpose of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is to provide access by all persons to public records, promoting transparency and accountability at all levels of government.

The goal of the Bethalto Public Library District is to meet this fundamental obligation of government to operate openly and provide public records as expediently and efficiently as possible to our community.

Public Records Request

Interested parties may make a request to view or obtain a copy of public records by submitting their request in writing. A requestor may either submit a request by email or letter submitted by mail.

Once received, the Library has five (5) business days to respond to the request.

Requests for Public Records with regard to administration, departmental and general records are to be forwarded to:

FOIA Officer

Mary Brewster - (618) 377-8141
maryb@bethaltolibrary.org

321 S. Prairie Street
Bethalto, Illinois 62010

Copies Cost

The law allows for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal-size pages to be copied without charge. After 50 pages, a fee of $0.15 for the same pages can be charged. If copies are provided in color or sizes other than letter or legal, the Library is allowed to charge actual cost.

Questions regarding FOIA requests should be sent via email.

Key Documents, Information and Records Maintained

 General

Financial

  • Annual Budgets
  • Audit Reports
  • Invoices
  • Payroll
  • General Ledgers