Grants totaling almost $6 million were distributed to libraries to fund changes and programs focused on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, has overseen the largest library in the world since September 2016. She began her career at the Chicago Public Library.
Decatur Public Library prepares childcare providers with resources all in one bag
Decatur Public Library partners with local attorney offering free legal advice and assistance
Dan Steadman with the Bike Co-op at the West Bloomington Revitalization Project explains why he gives volunteer bike repair lessons at the Lig…
The event was scheduled for Labor Day weekend at the Decatur Civic Center, but due to continued COVID health concerns, organizers have decided to move the event to a later date.
The scene at the Jacksonville main public library was haunting, Louis Lopez recalled. As he waited for a Covid-19 monoclonal antibody treatmen…
Decatur native Vincent Traughber Meis has touches of his hometown in his latest book
The Illinois Heartland Library System has come to the rescue regularly when she couldn't find the next book in a series at the Decatur Public Library.
Decatur Public Library will close early because of cooling system problems
The Decatur Public Library will close early on Friday, Saturday and Monday because of high temperatures.
Decatur Public Library's summer reading program began on June 1.
For kids 2 to 22, this reading list will make for a spectacular summer.
Second Saturday Used Book Sale will be Saturday in Decatur Public Library
PennyGem’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us what the habits of frugal people are.
PennyGem’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us what the habits of frugal people are.
The Decatur Public Library will open for in-person services on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday.
After removing almost half of its library in December, Netflix is taking it easy this month.
The library will close at 4 p.m., Dec. 24 and 31.
Libraries in Japan are hoping a machine that sterilizes books using ultraviolet light will give visitors reassurance to take out publications …
You know what they say, the best things in life are free. Here are five things you can actually get for free. PennyGem’s Johana Restrepo has more.
EFFINGHAM — The Effingham Public Library has taken its first formal step toward expanding its service area. The library board last week approv…
Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees announced the library will remain open, despite the community's high positivity rate of COVID-19
