Programs

The library offers many programs for all ages.

• Programs in black are for adults.  
• Programs in pink are for children.  
• Programs in purple are for teens.
• Programs in orange are for all ages.

Registration is generally not required, unless noted under the description. If registration is being taken, you can register online (if form is provided) or call the number listed under the description.

For information on our monthly book groups, please go to the Books Clubs page.

This Month 

May

• May 1
  • Nonfiction Book Club
    The Bloomington Public Library's nonfiction book club - Books and Bites
    - will meet at noon at the Lincoln Leisure Center to discuss Mayflower:
    A Story of Courage, Community and War by Nathaniel Philbrick.
• May 2
  • Today is the final day to submit a film for the BNFilmfest.
    The BNFilmFest is an annual event created to give local filmmakers of
    all ages, groups and experience levels an outlet for their creativity. Anyone living in
    McLean County and the surrounding area was given an opportunity to submit a film.
• May 7
  • Grow Your Digital Photography Skills
    Don Chamberlain of Mindmeld Photography will introduce basic digital
    technologies such as white balance, image recording options and
    achieving better focus. This 45-minute presentation will include time
    for a question-and-answer session. Just minutes from Bloomington, this
    presentation will take place at 7 p.m. in Old Town Township Hall off
    Towanda/Barnes Road.
• May 8
  • Afternoon Movie Series
    A movie will be shown at 1:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room.
• May 10
  • Hoppin' Family Storytime
    Participants will meet at 11 a.m. in the Bloomington Public Library
    Story Room. Children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs and finger
    plays. This program is for children and their parents or adult
    caregiver.
• May 13
  • BNFilmfest
    Showing of locally-created films begins tonight at the Normal Theater.
    Tonight's viewing will include submissions made by the area's youth. The
    fun will last from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
    
    The BNFilmFest is an annual event created to give local filmmakers of
    all ages, groups and experience levels an outlet for their creativity. Anyone living in
    McLean County and the surrounding area was given an opportunity to submit a film.
    
    
  • Mystery Book Club
    Under the Magnifying Glass, the Bloomington Public Library's mystery
    book club, will meet at 7 p.m. in the Bloomington Public Library
    Community Room. The Murder of Roger Ackoryd by Agatha Christie will be
    discussed.
• May 14
  • BNFilmfest
    Showing of locally-created films continues tonight at the Normal
    Theater. Tonight's viewing includes the area's Indie submissions. The
    fun will last from 7 to 10 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested at the door.
    
    The BNFilmFest is an annual event created to give local filmmakers of
    all ages, groups and experience levels an outlet for their creativity. Anyone living in
    McLean County and the surrounding area was given an opportunity to submit a film.
• May 16
  • Eastland Mall Story Time
    Fun will be had by all when kids of all ages meet at 10 a.m. on the
    carpeted area in front of Mrs. Fields Cookies at Eastland Mall for
    Eastland Mall Storytime. Come enjoy stories read by children's
    librarians from Bloomington Public Library.
• May 17
  
  • Stamp Collecting with Mr. Stamps
    School-aged children interested in stamp collecting are invited to
    attend and learn more about this fascinating hobby from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
    in the Bloomington Public Library Story Room.
    
• May 19
  • Grow the Conversation: The Future of Food
    A panel discussion - Grow the Conversation: The Future of Food - will
    take place at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Join us as we discuss the
    sustainability of agriculture - the ability of a farm to produce food
    indefinitely, without causing irreversible damage to ecosystem health.
    Topics will include locally-grown produce/farmers' markets, organic
    farming, genetically modified organisms and industrial agriculture.
    Segments from recent documentary films will be shown to help guide the
    discussion. This will be an open dialogue, so bring your questions.
• May 20
  
  • Fiction Book Club
    The Bloomington Public Library's fiction book club - Bloomington Bookies
    - will meet at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Leisure Center to discuss Nineteen
    Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Books
    are available at the library's reference desk.
• May 22
  
  • Afternoon Movie Series
    A movie will be shown at 1:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room.
• Sunday & Monday, May 25 & 26,
  the library will be closed for Memorial Day.
• May 29
  
  • Afternoon Movie Series
    A movie will be shown at 1:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room.