renovation in 1996. The WSSC provides recreational swimming, swim team for ages 6 to 18, water aerobics, lap swimming, and swim lessons for members of the Service Club. On top of the infant pool, two swimming pools with slides and a diving board, the WSSC also includes a grass volleyball court and a GaGa pit. The facility also provides an outdoor snack shop and locker rooms. The property may also be used for birthday parties, relaxation, picnics, or meetings. Western Springs has a public library, the Thomas Ford Memorial Library. The library building at 800 Chestnut St. opened in 1932. Additions to the building were completed in 1962 and 1996. The library serves both children and adults and is part of the suburban library system. Patrons have access to programs such as story hour, book groups, and film groups. Western Springs includes two recreational centers. The Recreation Center and the Grand Avenue Community Center are both about four blocks from downtown Western Springs. These recreation centers provides many classes, sports, events, and activities for anyone who desires to be active. Notable people Robert Barron, Roman Catholic bishop Emil J. Boucek, state representative Brian Campbell, former defenseman for NHL's Chicago Blackhawks Terrel E. Clarke, Illinois state legislator and businessman Jack Collom, poet and teacher Melinda Culea, actress Steve Dahl, radio personality, podcaster Taylor Davis, violinist Jim Durkin, Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives Jake Elliott, NFL kicker Cameron Esposito, comedian Eileen Lyons, state representative Jonathan Franzen, novelist John Hattendorf, maritime historian John Kass, columnist for Chicago Tribune Dan Lipinski, United States congressman Walter M. Urbain, food scientist James "J.Y." Young, guitarist for Styx Suzy Glowiak, state senator from the 24th State Senate District Twin town Western Springs is twinned with Rugeley, England. References External links Village of Western Springs official website Western Springs Historical Society Thomas Ford Memorial Library Chicago metropolitan area Villages in Cook County, Illinois Villages in Illinois Populated places established in 1886 1886 establishments in Illinois