Books

John Fischer and Jeanne Hamilton both support the "Illinois Digital Library Protection Act." They say it will help keep book publishers from forcing unfair agreements in order for them to offer digital content to patrons.

As Route 66 turns 100, a new book is expanding the story of the Mother Road by focusing on people often left out of its history. The author will visit Bloomington-Normal on May 2.

Over the past seven years, the Spanish Book Club has gained about 20 regular members and continues its monthly meetings. It serves as a local resource for native Spanish speakers and language learners in the Bloomington-Normal area.

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.

Bloomington author Jasmine Shegog's new book, "The Power of Reframe," is out. The book focuses on the concept of healing by reframing your mindset into one of proactivity — claiming healing starts with a choice to do so, rather than closure.

A Bloomington woman is the author of a new children’s book that spotlights real kids living with medical challenges.

Bloomington-Normal street minister Bobby Jovanović wrote a field guide based on his own experiences for how to help unhoused people living outside.

Normal Public Library's main building reopens to the public July 25. It was closed for 16 months for the $6.5 million renovation and asbestos abatement.

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.

The Normal Public Library is just a few months away from finishing its roughly $7 million renovation and asbestos removal project even as another big capital expense looms.