Bloomington Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 13 through 5pm on Thursday, May 16.
The Bookmobile will make its stops during these closures. Find the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bookmobileschedule.
The closure will allow us to begin to bring back and shelve 3,500 boxes of books which were moved to storage when our construction project began. Additional closures will be necessary and will be announced as details develop. Some collections may not be available until the move is complete.
During open hours, call 309.590.6120 or text 309.446.8398 with questions.
In Partnership with the 2021 Cogs and Corsets Steampunk Festival, join Susan Hartzold, Curator of Collections and Exhibits at the McLean County Museum of History, for a fascinating, illustrated program about what gets put on underneath women’s clothes! Have you ever wondered about the history, purpose, and meaning of women's undergarments? Well, here's your chance to get a revealing peek at what's been worn beneath female outer garments through the centuries and the not so hidden meanings they sometimes communicated.
Registration is required and can be completed at bit.ly/Cogs21. Upon registration, you'll receive a Zoom link to this online program. If you need assistance with registration, contact the Library's Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168.
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The Cogs & Corsets festival takes place throughout six square blocks of historic Downtown Bloomington. This area is home to over 90 shops, galleries, and restaurants… many in historic buildings with ties to Abraham Lincoln. The galleries will be featuring local artists’ new work and even hosting visiting artists whose pieces exude that Steampunk vibe. The McLean County Museum of History will once again play a key role in the Festival.
Save the date: June 4, 2021.