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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 22 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Evergreen

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mar 22 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Evergreen

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/bplbkmschedule. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Mar 22 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Bohmer

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Mar 22 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Bohmer

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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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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Mar 22 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave

7:15pm - 8:30pm
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Mar 22 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave

7:15pm - 8:30pm
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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/bplbkmschedule. ...
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Mar 23 2023 Thu

Bookmobile to Wingover

9:30am - 10:30am
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Mar 23 2023 Thu

Bookmobile to Wingover

9:30am - 10:30am
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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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This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Mar 23 2023 Thu

Story Time @ The Junction

10:00am - 10:30am
Bloomington Public Library
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Mar 23 2023 Thu

Story Time @ The Junction

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
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Story Time at The Junction Join us at The Junction (301 E Oakland Ave) for music and movement, stories, and fun! This program is intended for children ages birth to 11 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and is limited to 10 fa...
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