Bloomington Public Library

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.

Banned Books Week is Sept. 18-24 and, according to bannedbooksweek.org, five of the top 10 books targeted for censorship deal with LGBTQ+ issues. As an early kick-off to the initiative that celebrates intellectual freedom, the Bloomington Public Library is partnering with two other organizations for a special book club on Aug. 15.

The Bloomington Public Library has started an effort to preserve and improve access to local historical documents in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History.

People who buy homes and cars aren't the only ones paying higher interest rates on loans. City of Bloomington residents will pay more as well.

Construction will begin soon at the Bloomington Public Library as it embarks on a $25.2 million renovation. It's the library's second expansion since it opened 46 years ago.

The Bloomington City Council’s Monday meeting included expected big-money decisions on two major capital projects, but also brought the surprise resignation of Ward 1 council member Jamie Mathy.

The mind of a fifth grader is mostly a happy place, though there may be unexpected depths as they create a self-identity. You can see experience the mindsets of District 87 fifth graders at the 37th annual exhibit of their art showing at the Bloomington Public Library.

The Bloomington City Council approved a tentative $27 million combined tax levy on Monday, with plans to keep a flat tax rate of 1.4%.

A Bloomington Public Library expansion that's been in the works for over a decade could begin early next year, now that the city council has signaled its support for the nearly $23 million project.

A proposed $23 million expansion of the Bloomington Public Library is closer to becoming a reality, with the Bloomington City Council on Monday voting overwhelmingly to support the library board’s plan to use $17 million in bonds to finance most of the project.