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Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
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Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bloomington Reads: A Classical Music Tribute

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads
Age Group:
Adult

Music plays an important role in the life of Clarice, one of the Supremes, in The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bloomington Reads
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Music plays an important role in the life of Clarice, one of the Supremes, in The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat.

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

ILP: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
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Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

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

Bloomington Reads: Mini-Book Keychain Craft

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

Celebrate Bloomington Reads with this hands-on, commemorative craft!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
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Celebrate Bloomington Reads with this hands-on, commemorative craft!

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

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads
Age Group:
Adult

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bloomington Reads
:

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

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

Meet the Seed Library!

All Day 4/20 - 5/17
Bookmobile
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Meet the Seed Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Meet the Seed Library!

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

Language Conversation Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

Are you looking to practice your language skills in a friendly and relaxed setting? Come join our Language Conversation Group!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Are you looking to practice your language skills in a friendly and relaxed setting? Come join our Language Conversation Group!

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Educación Financiera para Adolescentes: Tomando Decisiones Financieras (en español)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

Durante este programa del Mes de la Educación Financiera, los adolescentes de los grados 6 a 12 aprenderán sobre decisiones financieras con la ayuda de la Cooperativa de

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Durante este programa del Mes de la Educación Financiera, los adolescentes de los grados 6 a 12 aprenderán sobre decisiones financieras con la ayuda de la Cooperativa de

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, April 21, 2026 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 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

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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 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book Brunch Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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!

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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!

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

Bloomington Reads: An Evening with Edward Kelsey Moore

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads
Age Group:
Adult

Our 2026 Bloomington Reads program series concludes with an evening with Edward Kelsey Moore, author of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can Eat.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bloomington Reads
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Our 2026 Bloomington Reads program series concludes with an evening with Edward Kelsey Moore, author of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can Eat.

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 "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

Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Whether you’re a needlework novice who's thinking about a new hobby or a seasoned crafter who is looking for new techniques, this program will allow you to explore the world of fiber arts with demonstrations of spinning, knitting, crocheting,

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Whether you’re a needlework novice who's thinking about a new hobby or a seasoned crafter who is looking for new techniques, this program will allow you to explore the world of fiber arts with demonstrations of spinning, knitting, crocheting,

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

El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

English

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

English

This event is in the "Adult" group

True Crime Book Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 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

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will read When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum.

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
:

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will read When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Craftivism

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a belated celebration of Earth Day as we sort seeds for the Bookmobile's new seed library, "Seeds on Wheels." Participants will also take home some seeds for their own gardens.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Join us for a belated celebration of Earth Day as we sort seeds for the Bookmobile's new seed library, "Seeds on Wheels." Participants will also take home some seeds for their own gardens.

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 "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

BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
On-the-Go-Vehicle at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Have you heard about Bloomington Library's new On-the-Go vehicle? BPL On-the-Go allows library staff to travel to offsite locations, bringing with them library programs and services.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: On-the-Go-Vehicle
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Have you heard about Bloomington Library's new On-the-Go vehicle? BPL On-the-Go allows library staff to travel to offsite locations, bringing with them library programs and services.

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

Houseplant Swap

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patio at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Calling all plant people! 

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

Calling all plant people! 

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

Macrame Plant Hanger

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Create a charming piece of handmade décor in this beginner-friendly workshop! Participants will learn basic macramé knots and techniques so they can make a mini plant hanger, perfect for small pots or air plants.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Create a charming piece of handmade décor in this beginner-friendly workshop! Participants will learn basic macramé knots and techniques so they can make a mini plant hanger, perfect for small pots or air plants.

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

History Reads Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
:
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
This event is in the "Adult" group

Midweek Movie

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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

Books On Tap

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable by Joanna Schwartz. 

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

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable by Joanna Schwartz. 

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

Under the Dome Knit In

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

Calling ALL knitters and crocheters!

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

Calling ALL knitters and crocheters!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to 3D Printing

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

As 3D printers become more prevalent and mainstream, many people are learning how to use them.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

As 3D printers become more prevalent and mainstream, many people are learning how to use them.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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 Arsenic and Adobo by Mia Manansala. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Pub

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 Arsenic and Adobo by Mia Manansala. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Pub