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Teen Craft: DIY Stress Ball

03/01/2023 @ 10:00am - 03/31/2023 @ 5:00pm
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Mar 1
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31
2023

Teen Craft: DIY Stress Ball

03/01/2023 @ 10:00am - 03/31/2023 @ 5:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)
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Teen Craft: DIY Stress Ball  Teens can create a water bead stress ball by taking part in this take-and-make craft. Kits will be reserved for the first 40 teens who register. An email with details about picking up the kit -- including a pickup...
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Mar-Apr 2023

Spring Break Activities: Drop-In Children's Crafts

All Day 3/24 - 4/1
Bloomington Public Library
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Mar-Apr 2023

Spring Break Activities: Drop-In Children's Crafts

All Day 3/24 - 4/1
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Spring Break Activities: Drop-In Children's Crafts Basic crafts will be available in the Children's Department during the library's open hours ...
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Mar-Apr 2023

Spring Break Activities: Drop-In Lego Challenge

All Day 3/24 - 4/1
Bloomington Public Library
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Mar-Apr 2023

Spring Break Activities: Drop-In Lego Challenge

All Day 3/24 - 4/1
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
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Spring Break Activities: Drop-In Lego Challenge Children ages 3-11 years are invited to visit the library's Children's Department during any open hours from March 24-April 1, to participate in a Lego Challenge and have their picture taken with the...
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Mar 28 2023 Tue

Spring Break Program: My Museum

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Mar 28 2023 Tue

Spring Break Program: My Museum

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Child
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Spring Break Program: My Museum Bloomington Public Library is partnering with the McLean County Museum of History to present My Museum, a program which aims to help children learn about museums. During the program, children will participate i...
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Mar 28 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Four Seasons

3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Mar 28 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Four Seasons

3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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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/bplbkmschedule. ...
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Mar 28 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Oakwood

5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Mar 28 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Oakwood

5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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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/bplbkmschedule. ...
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