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Midweek Movie Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. It's a great way to unwind and enjoy a variety of movies in a comfortable setting. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program
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Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. It's a great way to unwind and enjoy a variety of movies in a comfortable setting. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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 "Adult" group

The Natural World: Hands-On Photography

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adult" group

Crafternoon at BPL

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at the library for a creative meetup for adults! 

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us at the library for a creative meetup for adults! 

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 "Adult" group

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, August 11, 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 Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

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

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

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 "Adult" group

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 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 Raven Black by Ann Cleeves. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

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

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Raven Black by Ann Cleeves. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Natural World: Hands-On Photography

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Prairie on the Patio: Grand Opening

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Outside at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Join us for the grand opening of BPL’s Prairie on the Patio. With help from Wild Ones and Illinois Prairie Community Foundation we've transformed the library’s patio into a native plants haven.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for the grand opening of BPL’s Prairie on the Patio. With help from Wild Ones and Illinois Prairie Community Foundation we've transformed the library’s patio into a native plants haven.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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 "Adult" group

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 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
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
:
This event is in the "Adult" group

The Natural World: Hands-On Photography

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
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 "Adult" group

Book Brunch Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult

Start your day right with Book Brunch Club, a cozy book club where you bring your coffee and snacks, we provide the books, and together we dive into lively discussions!

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

Start your day right with Book Brunch Club, a cozy book club where you bring your coffee and snacks, we provide the books, and together we dive into lively discussions!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, September 9, 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 Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

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

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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?

This event is in the "Adult" group

True Colors Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen. 

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

The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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 "Adult" group

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 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
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
:
This event is in the "Adult" group

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, October 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 to discuss A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens by Raul Palma. 

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

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens by Raul Palma. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club

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

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

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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?

This event is in the "Adult" group

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, October 13, 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 My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! by Jenny Martinez. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

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

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! by Jenny Martinez. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, October 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 How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.

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

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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 "Adult" group

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, October 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

The Fiction Book Club will be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle. 

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

The Fiction Book Club will be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, November 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 Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. 

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

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.