Bloomington Public Library

Book clubs see a bump in participation as "January Joiners" look for ways to up their word count. Librarians and indie organizers say book clubs aren't just about the books—they build community.

Contractors will replace the existing concrete beams with steel ones with a crane in order to improve the safety and functionality of the parking structure. The work will leave the deck and affected areas inaccessible to vehicles.

Last May, the grassroots advocacy group commissioned an artist to paint 15 circus-themed murals connecting the Bloomington Public Library and the McLean County Museum of History. The member organization will do the same thing this summer to celebrate the centennial of Route 66.

More than 280 native plants and over 22 species were planted at the Bloomington Public Library’s Prairie on the Patio Garden.

The Bloomington Public Library got the idea to create a 2025 time capsule after finding one from 1977 during the library's renovation project.

Nashville collagist David Wilson hasn't had a solo show in Bloomington-Normal since his MFA thesis at Illinois State. But the community remains an important touchstone of his quarter-century career since then.

Ronnie Carrasquillo spent 47 years in prison for a crime he committed as a teenager. He was released in 2023 and is the subject of a documentary being screened this week at the Bloomington Public Library.

Bloomington Public Library is looking for community input on what to include in its 2025 time capsule celebrating the first anniversary of its renovation project. The time capsule will be opened in 2050.

Fifteen colorful circus-theme sidewalk murals connect downtown to the Bloomington Public Library. A celebration is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at the library.

Author and musician Ruth Anne King is coming to the Bloomington Public Library to share the inspirations for her memoir titled When I was 35 years old, I became Black.