Lincoln Library

The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois

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#otd February 1, 1886 The Springfield City Council passed an ordinance on February 1, 1886 establishing the Springfield Public Library.

It was located in the YMCA building at 4th and Capitol.

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The most popular shelves in the Sangamon Valley Collection? High school yearbooks! #LibraryShelfieDay

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Len Trumper brought many rock bands to Springfield. We have his new book. Check it out!

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December 3rd is Illinois statehood day! #otd Dec 3, 1968 The restored @OldStateCapIL was dedicated after the demolition and reconstruction. Did you attend the dedication activities?

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Recycle your old light strings in our lobby! https://t.co/yC1vvjBGL4

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"Testimony" by Peter and Sarah Lazare is now available at Lincoln Library! #localauthor

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It's here! The book my dad started, and I finished. A political noir about the corporate capture of utility regulators, the buildup to the Iraq War, and the way "public-private partnerships" enrich the powerful and take control away from the people. https://t.co/VqHQC2Mirw

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We're back! Bringing you an #OTD
November 10, 1831, the "Sangamon Journal," a predecessor of the @SJRbreaking published its first issue in Springfield! Find this issue and more in our SJ-R digital collection.

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The City is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic on Fri, July 9 from 10a–4p at @LincolnLibrary, 326 S. 7th St, in partnership w/ @IDPH. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available. Those needing their 2nd dose of Pfizer can do so here. Questions? 217.789.2270

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Don't miss this sweet book talk with Ann Flesor Beck! Local history is a treat!

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Poet and Author #GwendolynBrooks, the first ever African-American to receive a Pulitzer Prize, was born today in 1917. Here she is at a story time in #SpringfieldIllinois at #LincolnLibrary's East Branch in 1970. #Librarysmatter

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Never let me here you say there nothing to do in Springfield, folks. Come for the tourism, stay for the local food, music, and shops. We're in the top 10!
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Reading Colors Your World! Join us next Tuesday @ 2pm for our Summer Reading Kick Off! Come Chalk the Walk, get sign up prizes for the whole family, and enjoy the Bubble Bus! Can't come? Sign up online.

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Honoring Eric Carle, who created the world's most relatable Caterpillar. Thank you, Mr. Carle!

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ICYMI: Every month is #Iamblackhistory with Circulation Library Assitant, Britainy! This month we highlight Tiffany D. Jackson.

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Hey Springfield, we're back just in time to tell you to sign up for Summer Reading! Books, Prizes, and awesome programs for the whole fam. Come see us or sign up online!

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For those of you about to read: We salute you. ONE DAY LEFT! Join us for our kickoff event TOMORROW at 11 AM! #ItsShowtimeAtYourLibrary #SummerReading2019 #LibraryEverywhere2019

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TWO DAYS LEFT! (Today is a great day to tell your library staff that you appreciate them.) #ItsShowtimeAtYourLibrary #SummerReading2019 #LibraryEverywhere2019

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THREE DAYS LEFT! (Did you know that youth circulation increases almost 60% from May to June? That's the power of Summer Reading!) #ItsShowtimeAtYourLibrary #SummerReading2019 #LibraryEverywhere2019

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FOUR DAYS LEFT!#ItsShowtimeAtYourLibrary #SummerReading2019 #LibraryEverywhere2019

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FIVE DAYS LEFT! #ItsShowtimeAtYourLibrary #SummerReading2019 #LibraryEverywhere2019