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Banned Book Bingo

All Day 9/3 - 9/28
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Banned Books Week is an annual event dedicated to honoring the freedom to read. This year, Banned Books Week will take place from September 22-28. In celebration, Normal Public Lib...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)
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Banned Books Week is an annual event dedicated to honoring the freedom to read. This year, Banned Books Week will take place from September 22-28.

Raptor 101

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Join the Illinois Raptor Center to learn about these fascinating birds. We will learn about the different types of raptors: hawks, falcons, owls, and vultures. Live birds will be p...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join the Illinois Raptor Center to learn about these fascinating birds. We will learn about the different types of raptors: hawks, falcons, owls, and vultures. Live birds will be presented with handlers showcasing each species up close.

Star Wars TTRPG: Escape from Mos Shuuta

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us for an exciting Star Wars Adventure: Escape from Mos Shuuta! It is a period of unrest and opportunity in the galaxy. The Galactic Empire struggles to maintain control in th...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

Join us for an exciting Star Wars Adventure: Escape from Mos Shuuta! It is a period of unrest and opportunity in the galaxy. The Galactic Empire struggles to maintain control in the midst of civil war.

Plant Share at WBRP Harvest Fest

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Calling all Plant People!  The popular BPL Plant Swap is popping up at the West Bloomington Revitalization Project's Harvest Festival which will be held at the West Si...

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

Calling all Plant People! 

English Language Conversation

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

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

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
:

English Language Conversation

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

Bad Art Night for Teens

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

If you're a teen who's always wanted to try your hand at pastels, experiment with clay sculpting, or learn how to macrame, this program is for you. Enter a judgment-free zone where...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

If you're a teen who's always wanted to try your hand at pastels, experiment with clay sculpting, or learn how to macrame, this program is for you.

Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe

All Day 9/23 - 11/2
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Play Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe with the Bookmobile!* Game boards featuring Halloween & fall activities will be available on the Bookmobile from Monday, September 23 to Saturday,...

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

Play Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe with the Bookmobile!*

Banned Book Discussion

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Come together with fellow readers at our Banned Book Discussion, a program dedicated to discussing any banned book you've read. This inclusive and open-minded discussion will encou...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
:

Come together with fellow readers at our Banned Book Discussion, a program dedicated to discussing any banned book you've read.

Recording Studio Basics Presentation

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Have you heard? Bloomington Public Library has added two brand new recording studios to its building! But what if you're unsure how to use the equipment or don't have experience us...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Computer Lab & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
:

Have you heard? Bloomington Public Library has added two brand new recording studios to its building! But what if you're unsure how to use the equipment or don't have experience using a studio?

No problem! 

Dear Banned Author

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

With book challenges at an all-time high, library staff, educators, and authors often face stressful situations. The Dear Banned Author campaign, hosted by the American Librar...

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

With book challenges at an all-time high, library staff, educators, and authors often face stressful situations.

No-School Craft for Teens

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens are invited to join us this fall on three days without school to relieve their boredom at home. September 27 - Puzzle Piece Tree Painting October 14 - Painted Ceramic...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Teens are invited to join us this fall on three days without school to relieve their boredom at home.

Leave the Leaves!

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Wait! Don't rake up all those leaves! Instead, come to this program presented by the IL Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones to learn how strategic placement of leaves and yard debris help...

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

Wait! Don't rake up all those leaves!

Sewing Burrito Pillowcases

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens will have the opportunity to learn a bit about sewing and will be introduced to the Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machines which can be reserved for use in the Innovation Lab. E...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
:

Teens will have the opportunity to learn a bit about sewing and will be introduced to the Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machines which can be reserved for use in the Innovation Lab.

Candle Making

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens who register for this program will use a wax melting pot to create their own candles and will use the Innovation Lab's Cricut machine to create stickers to add to their candl...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
:

Teens who register for this program will use a wax melting pot to create their own candles and will use the Innovation Lab's Cricut machine to create stickers to add to their candle jars.

Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that ...

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

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

Being Imperfect with Erika Sanchez

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo. Regist...

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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?

Dune TTRPG: Harvesters of Dune

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens are invited to join us for an immersive Dune tabletop role-playing adventure set on the desert planet of Arrakis! As members of a minor house serving House Harkonnen, ...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
:

Teens are invited to join us for an immersive Dune tabletop role-playing adventure set on the desert planet of Arrakis!

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem - Movie Screening

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Join us for a family movie screening. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem (PG) will be shown at 10am in the Community Room. Bring a stuffy, pillow, or blanket...

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

Join us for a family movie screening. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem (PG) will be shown at 10am in the Community Room. Bring a stuffy, pillow, or blanket and settle in for a turtle-tastic time!

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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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

No-School Craft for Teens

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens are invited to join us this fall on three days without school to relieve their boredom at home. September 27 - Puzzle Piece Tree Painting October 14 - Painted Ceramic...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Teens are invited to join us this fall on three days without school to relieve their boredom at home.

Introduction to SketchUp

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Adults and high school teens (age 15+) will have the opportunity to learn the basics of SketchUp, a very popular 3D modeling program. The free version of SketchUp (which will be us...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
:

Adults and high school teens (age 15+) will have the opportunity to learn the basics of SketchUp, a very popular 3D modeling program.

English Language Conversation

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

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

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
:

English Language Conversation

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

Raise Your Voice with Author Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Welcome youth author Jason Reynolds, who has had No. 1 New York Times bestselling books and has won a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, a Carnegie Medal, an NAACP Image Awar...

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

Welcome youth author Jason Reynolds, who has had No.

FAFSA Application Workshop

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

CANCELED. Due to a change by the Federal Government, this year's FAFSA* application window will not open until Sunday, December 1. For this reason, the library is unable to host...

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

CANCELED.