Upcoming Library Closures

In celebration of the holidays, the library will be closed on the following dates:

-Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 & 25
-Tuesday & Wednesday, December 31 & January 1

 

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True Crime Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss Bitter Harvest by Ann Rule. Attendees will have the option to meet e...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
:

Lock Your Doors:

A True Crime Book Club

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss Bitter Harvest by Ann Rule.

Drop a BEAT!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Have you ever heard a song and said to yourself, "I wonder how they got this to sound like that!" Well, now is the time to find out! Adults are invited to join us for an exciti...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

Have you ever heard a song and said to yourself, "I wonder how they got this to sound like that!"
Well, now is the time to find out!

Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Join us for a virtual screening of Little Women The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts. This recordin...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Online Program
:

Join us for a virtual screening of Little Women The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery (5 Finance Drive) to discuss Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed.  Contact the Help Desk at 309.590....

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery (5 Finance Drive) to discuss Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. 

Foundation Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program

Silent Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading? Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book? Join BPL's Silent Book Club! Bring your own book or find a new favorite ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

Chicago Pizza with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

CAST Presents: Charles Dickens

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation of Dickens' work.

CAST Presents: Charles Dickens

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation of Dickens' work.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom....

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

International Yumz

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Do you have an adventurous palate? Do you want to travel the world without leaving the library? If you answered "yes" to these questions, plan now to join us for an afternoon of...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
:

Do you have an adventurous palate? Do you want to travel the world without leaving the library?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, plan now to join us for an afternoon of sampling snacks from various countries.  

Bloomington Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

The Fiction Book Club will discuss The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. Participants have the option to meet either in-person in the Conference Room (Second Floor...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
:

The Fiction Book Club will discuss The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore.

Explaining Veteran Affairs Caregiver Support Programs

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Veterans and their caregivers may be eligible for support services through the VA (Veterans Affairs Dept.). Join Debi Terfruchte, LCSW, General Caregiver Support Coordina...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Veterans and their caregivers may be eligible for support services through the VA (Veterans Affairs Dept.).

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Comedian, actor, and author Michelle Buteau will have you rolling with laughter as she discusses her work and her life. Her collection of essays Survival of the Thickest, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
:

Comedian, actor, and author Michelle Buteau will have you rolling with laughter as she discusses her work and her life.

Get Mixing!

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Are you a musician, podcaster, content creator, or just curious about how to take your audio recordings to the next level? Now is your time to learn! Join us in the Computer Lab to...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
:

Are you a musician, podcaster, content creator, or just curious about how to take your audio recordings to the next level? Now is your time to learn! Join us in the Computer Lab to Get Mixing!  

Diversity Mural

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children's Activity Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Join us in celebrating Black History Month by visiting the library during the month of February and creating a self-portrait to add to our Diversity Mural. While you're at the libr...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join us in celebrating Black History Month by visiting the library during the month of February and creating a self-portrait to add to our Diversity Mural.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb. Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168 or&nb...

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.

History Reads Book Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Abe and Fido: Lincoln's Love of Animals and the Touching Story of His Favorite Canine Companion by Matthew Algeo. Pa...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
:

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Abe and Fido: Lincoln's Love of Animals and the Touching Story of His Favorite Canine Companion by Matthew Algeo. Participants have the option to meet either

An Evening with Author James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir The Color of Water, published in 1996, has sold millions of copies and spent more than two...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
:

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir The Color of Water, published in 1996, has sold millions of copies and spent more than two years on The New York Times' bestseller list.

Creating Quilted Hearts

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Teens and adults will learn how to sew small, quilted hearts. The library will provide participants with an assortment of fabrics, sewing tools, and thread. Completed hearts can be...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
:

Teens and adults will learn how to sew small, quilted hearts. The library will provide participants with an assortment of fabrics, sewing tools, and thread.

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan. Copies of the spotlight cookbook will be available to borrow from the Help Desk o...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or onli...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

Silent Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading? Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book? Join BPL's Silent Book Club! Bring your own book or find a new favorite ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?