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Sep-Oct 2023

Let Freedom Read Bingo

09/05/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/06/2023 @ 5:00pm
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Sep-Oct 2023

Let Freedom Read Bingo

09/05/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/06/2023 @ 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)
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Let Freedom Read Bingo Banned Books Week is an annual event dedicated to honoring the freedom to read. This year, Banned Books Week will run from October 1-7. In celebration, you’re invited to participate in the Let Freedom Read Bingo Challen...
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Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Bookmark

09/05/2023 @ 10:00am - 09/30/2023 @ 5:00pm
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Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Bookmark

09/05/2023 @ 10:00am - 09/30/2023 @ 5:00pm
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Age Group: Teens
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Teen Take & Make Craft: Fuse Bead Bookmark Fuse Bead Bookmark Craft Kits will be reserved for the first 36 teens who register. Craft kits will contain white, black, and blue fuse beads, a fuse bead pegboard, a pair of fuse bead tweezers, parch...
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Sep-Oct 2023

Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe on the Bookmobile

All Day 9/18 - 10/31
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Sep-Oct 2023

Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe on the Bookmobile

All Day 9/18 - 10/31
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Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens
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Halloween Tic -Tac-Toe on the Bookmobile Visit the Bookmobile to play Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe! Gameboards will be available from 9/18-10/31, only on the Bookmobile. Players who complete a Tic-Tac-Toe board will receive a completion prize and will...
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Sep 27 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Evergreen

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Sep 27 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) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule online. ...
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Sep 27 2023 Wed

Tales for Tails @ Miller Park

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sep 27 2023 Wed

Tales for Tails @ Miller Park

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Tales for Tails @ Miller Park This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud. There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup: 5-5:10pm,&nb...
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Sep 27 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Bohmer

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Sep 27 2023 Wed

Bookmobile to Bohmer

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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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) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule online. ...
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