About Alice

Alice Balundis brings a lifetime of community dedication and cultural heritage to her role on the Elmwood Park Public Library Board. Born in Poland, Alice immigrated to the U.S. 56 years ago and still speaks fluent Polish, embodying the rich cultural diversity that makes our community vibrant.

For the past 44 years, she and her husband have called Elmwood Park home, where they raised their two children—both graduates of Elmwood Elementary and Elm Middle School, with one continuing to Elmwood Park High School and the other attending St. Patrick High School in Chicago. Now a proud grandmother of three, Alice continues to foster a love of learning through frequent visits to the library for storytime and other enriching programs.

A devoted community volunteer, Alice has served as Treasurer for Parents and Teachers Together in aDistrict 401, chaired Market Day Fundraisers, and led Girl Scout troops, among numerous other volunteer roles. Her passion for community engagement didn’t stop there—she joined the Elmwood Park Library Board in 2021, driven by a belief that libraries are essential to community growth and lifelong learning.

Alice is dedicated to ensuring that the library remains a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming space for all. She is committed to supporting programs where children discover the joy of reading, young adults explore their passions, and seniors find companionship and opportunities for lifelong learning. Her unique perspective as an immigrant, parent, and grandparent enhances her role on the board, allowing her to advocate effectively for the diverse needs of the community.

Retiring in 2021 to care for her parents and grandchildren, Alice’s life experiences fuel her dedication to making the library a community treasure. She is honored to be endorsed by Village President Angelo “Skip” Saviano and is eager to continue her vital work on the board. Alice invites the Elmwood Park community to support her vision for a dynamic, accessible, and resource-rich library by re-electing her on April 1st.