This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe All Day 10/1–11/1 Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct-Nov 1 2025 Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe All Day 10/1–11/1 Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : It’s spooky season! Come play Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe on the Bookmobile!
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Diwali Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/6–10/25 Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 6 - 25 2025 Diwali Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/6–10/25 Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : From Monday, October 6, to Saturday, October 25, visit any of the library's Bookmobile stops to take part in a fun, Diwali-themed scavenger hunt which will teach you about the Festival of Lights!
This event is in the "Child" group Preschool Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child This event is in the "Child" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Preschool Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Bloomington Public Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Preschool Story Time Help your child build independent listening skills while learning and having fun! This story time -- recommended for children ages 3-5 years -- will feature longer stories, flannel boards, music, puppets, and activities which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. Questions about this program can be emailed to Mr. Jesse at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org. Disclaimer(s) Daycares Due to limited space in the Children's Program Rooms, groups (such as daycare centers) interested in story times need to make arrangements in advance by contacting the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org. Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Bloomington Public Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschooled creative writers! Drop by TeenZone every second and fourth Wednesday for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Evergreen 3:30pm–4:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Evergreen 3:30pm–4:30pm Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Bohmer 5:30pm–6:45pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Bohmer 5:30pm–6:45pm Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Child" group Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Full Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : 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 in the Children's Department:
This event is in the "Adult" group Bird World: Hands-On Photography 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Bird World: Hands-On Photography 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could capture it as a picture? Or wondered how to take better photos in your garden? Or maybe you've wanted to document the birds that visit your yard. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave 7:30pm–8:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave 7:30pm–8:30pm Bookmobile Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: