LIBRARY CLOSING AT 11AM (12.13.25)

Due to accumulating snow, the library will close at 11am, and all of today's Bookmobile stops are cancelled. (12.13.25)
If you have questions, text 309.446.8398 or call 309.590.6167 before 11am. 

1000 Hours Outside: Kickoff & StoryWalk®

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1000 Hours Outside: Kickoff & StoryWalk

Challenge your family to spend 1000 hours outside this year! The library's Children's Services staff will also be challenging themselves and will host a variety of activities throughout the year to keep us all on track. At the end of the year, there will be a finale party – with prizes – for families who attempt the challenge!

Get started by heading to Miller Park Pavilion from 4-6pm on Tuesday, January 17, for our 1000 Hours Outside Kickoff event. There, you’ll be able to pick up a tracking log, participate in a winter clothing swap (no need to bring anything to take something), play games, and enjoy our newest StoryWalk® (available all week). 

Bloomington Public Library and Bloomington's Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to offer this cooperative program.

StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 14 countries, including Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed with the help of Rachel Senechal, Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

1000 Hours Outside is a program created by Virginia Yurich. To find out more about the program, visit 1000 hours outside.