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Jan 31 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Holton Homes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Jan 31 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Holton Homes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Age Group: Everyone
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobileNov22toFeb23   ...
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Jan 31 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Eagle Creek

5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Bookmobile to Eagle Creek

5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobileNov22toFeb23   ...
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Bookmobile to Stevenson School

7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Bookmobile to Stevenson School

7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobileNov22toFeb23   ...
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Feb 1 2023 Wed

World Read Aloud Day

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Feb 1 2023 Wed

World Read Aloud Day

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Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
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World Read Aloud Day Come visit the Children's Services Desk during any of the library's open hours on Wednesday, February 1, to receive special goodies, create crafts, and complete activities related to World Read Aloud Day! According to Schol...
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Activities

All Day 2/1 - 2/12
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12
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Activities

All Day 2/1 - 2/12
Bloomington Public Library
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Age Group: Child
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Activities Visit the Children's Department during regular library hours between February 1-12 to participate in crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and other activities inspired by the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library...
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2023

Diversity Mural

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Bloomington Public Library
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2023

Diversity Mural

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Diversity Mural Join us in celebrating Black History Month! As you visit the Children's Department during the month of February, you'll have an opportunity to create a self-portrait to add to our Diversity Mural. We also encourage you to view our ...
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