Event Details

August 5th at 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive Street, Bloomington, IL

History Reads Book Club

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The History Reads Book Club and True Crime Book Club are pleased to host an evening talk with Steve Vogel -- author of Reasonable Doubt: A Shocking Story or Lust and Murder in the American Heartland. 

This local true crime story is about the Hendricks family murders, which happened here in Bloomington, IL, in 1983.

Although this evening is hosted by two of the library's book clubs, anyone can attend.

Copies of this book will be available to read before the program. Reading the book is encouraged but not required.

Contact the library's Help Desk at 309.590.6168 or click here to email to check out or reserve a print copy of the book. Digital copies of this book (eBook or eAudiobook) may be available through the Libby or Hoopla apps.

Join us in person or watch a livestream of the presentation at the BPL YouTube page

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True Crime Book Club: The True Crime Book Club meets four times a year and is for all fans of true crime -- whether you're devoted or just discovered the genre.

History Reads Book Club: A partnership between the Museum and Bloomington Public Library, the History Reads Book Club is perfect for readers wanting to learn more about the natural, social, cultural, and political history of Illinois. Titles may include fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and books by Illinois authors.

Questions? Please contact the Education Department by clicking here or calling 309-827-0428. 

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The History Reads Book Club and True Crime Book Club are pleased to host an evening talk with Steve Vogel -- author of Reasonable Doubt: A Shocking Story or Lust and Murder in the American Heartland. 

This local true crime story is about the Hendricks family murders, which happened here in Bloomington, IL, in 1983.

Although this evening is hosted by two of the library's book clubs, anyone can attend.

Copies of this book will be available to read before the program. Reading the book is encouraged but not required.

Contact the library's Help Desk at 309.590.6168 or click here to email to check out or reserve a print copy of the book. Digital copies of this book (eBook or eAudiobook) may be available through the Libby or Hoopla apps.

Join us in person or watch a livestream of the presentation at the BPL YouTube page

---

True Crime Book Club: The True Crime Book Club meets four times a year and is for all fans of true crime -- whether you're devoted or just discovered the genre.

History Reads Book Club: A partnership between the Museum and Bloomington Public Library, the History Reads Book Club is perfect for readers wanting to learn more about the natural, social, cultural, and political history of Illinois. Titles may include fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and books by Illinois authors.

Questions? Please contact the Education Department by clicking here or calling 309-827-0428.