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Feb 6 2023 Mon

Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes

7:15pm - 8:30pm
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Feb 6 2023 Mon

Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes

7:15pm - 8:30pm
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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) View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobileNov22toFeb23   ...
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Traditions

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Traditions

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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/bplbkmschedule. ...
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Golden Eagle

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Golden Eagle

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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Feb 7 2023 Tue

History Reads Book Club (IN-PERSON)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

History Reads Book Club (IN-PERSON)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
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Age Group: Adult
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The in-person session of the History Book Club will meet at the McLean County History Museum (Courtroom, 2nd floor) to discuss The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America by Ethan Michaeli. It is strongly recommended that parti...
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

History Reads Book Club (VIRTUAL)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

History Reads Book Club (VIRTUAL)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
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The History Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America by Ethan Michaeli. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 to check out or reserve a print copy of this month’s book...
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Ponds Apts

7:15pm - 8:30pm
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Feb 7 2023 Tue

Bookmobile to Ponds Apts

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/bplbookmobileNov22toFeb23   ...
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