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Public library circulation in Bloomington-Normal has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the mix of items circulated has shifted significantly, and online access is far more popular than before COVID.
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Chicago-based journalist Catalina Maria Johnson will use music illustrations as a way of understanding the history, roots, and concerns of Latinos in this land when she appears at the Normal Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 6.
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For the first time in more than 14 years, the Normal Public library is in need of a new director. That’s because Brian Chase is stepping away from the role effective on Thursday.
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The great-great grandson of “Free Frank” McWorter — the first Black man to establish a U.S. town — says the New Philadelphia, Ill., site deserves National Park status to further spread the story of the integrated community, and former slaves migration.
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DatebookWhere were you when it happened? That is what Normal Public Library is asking McLean County residents as the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches. An immersive exhibit is on public view in the library’s gallery from Sept. 7-30.
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The Normal Public Library has reopened to the public, after being closed for seven months.The library opened its doors Wednesday for what officials are…
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Hand-washing is one of the best ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. And it’s also the main reason why the Normal Public Library is still closed, even as…
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The Bloomington Public Library (BPL) and Normal Public Library (NPL) are no longer charging fines on overdue items. All overdue fines prior to Wednesday…
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UPDATED 2:45 p.m. | The Normal Public Library this week joined Bloomington’s library in restarting curbside pickup, though both remain closed to the…
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If it seems like everybody is doing a podcast these days, it might almost be true. That includes governments.As digital technology has made it cheap and…