Reading

There was a lot of enthusiasm when Dolly Parton’s children’s literacy program first came to McLean County almost two years ago. Now, local organizers want to keep that momentum going.

Public libraries in Bloomington, Carlock and Towanda all have programs where children can read to volunteer therapy dogs, with the goal of improving their reading skills.

Amid a national movement to update instruction to match what science says about learning to read, Illinois adopts a blueprint to improve reading.

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…

On a day off from his 70-hour work week, David Cruz met with a tutor who helps him with language skills he hopes will bring him closer to his dream of a…

Libraries across the country are ditching overdue fees after finding that the penalties drive away the people who stand to benefit the most from free…