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Juneteenth at BPL!

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, and is celebrated on June 19.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, and is celebrated on June 19.

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.

Juneteenth Night Out (Movie)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

Commemorate Juneteenth as you watch a film on our big screen! 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program
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Commemorate Juneteenth as you watch a film on our big screen! 

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.

CAST Presents: Sally Sells Seashells

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Crossroads Area Student Theatre (CAST) Summer Camp presents: Sally Sells Seashells (And You Can Too!) 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Crossroads Area Student Theatre (CAST) Summer Camp presents: Sally Sells Seashells (And You Can Too!) 

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.

Monday Movie Musical Matinees for Teens

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Teenage musical fans, join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of June and July to enjoy a movie musical and snacks. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
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Teenage musical fans, join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of June and July to enjoy a movie musical and snacks. 

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.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.

Concert on the Patio: Kate Herald

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outside at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.

Nintendo Triathlon

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love Nintendo games? Put your skills to the test in this 3-event tournament during the Nintendo Triathlon.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Do you love Nintendo games? Put your skills to the test in this 3-event tournament during the Nintendo Triathlon.

Teen Craftivism

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in June, July, and August. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in June, July, and August. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts.

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.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.

Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Join us for Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo, a free, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community! This event is being held in conjunction with the Prairie Pride Coalition, and Normal Public Library.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo, a free, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community! This event is being held in conjunction with the Prairie Pride Coalition, and Normal Public Library.

Teen Artists in Action

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Illinois Art Station will lead our teen art afternoons on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. 

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Illinois Art Station will lead our teen art afternoons on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. 

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.

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
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The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

Monday Movie Musical Matinees for Teens

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Teenage musical fans, join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of June and July to enjoy a movie musical and snacks. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
:

Teenage musical fans, join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of June and July to enjoy a movie musical and snacks. 

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.

Teen Trivia Night

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a night of trivia in the Teen Zone! You can bring friends to play as a group or play on your own.
The team with the most points will receive a prize.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for a night of trivia in the Teen Zone! You can bring friends to play as a group or play on your own.
The team with the most points will receive a prize.

Meet the Bookmobile!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outside at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

The bookmobile is ready to meet you! The Bookmobile will offer fun and games near the Olive Street entrance at the main library. While you're aboard, you'll be able to learn about the library's bookmobile services. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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The bookmobile is ready to meet you! The Bookmobile will offer fun and games near the Olive Street entrance at the main library. While you're aboard, you'll be able to learn about the library's bookmobile services. 

Play Skibidi Games; Win Skibidi Prizes

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Fight boredom! Teens are invited to come play silly games at the Bloomington Public Library for a chance to win even sillier prizes. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Fight boredom! Teens are invited to come play silly games at the Bloomington Public Library for a chance to win even sillier prizes. 

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.

Concert on the Patio: The Amplifiers & The Empty Set

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outside at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.

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

After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.

CAST Presents: Journey of the Noble Gnarble

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Crossroads Area Student Theatre (CAST) Summer Camp presents: Journey of the Noble Gnarble. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Crossroads Area Student Theatre (CAST) Summer Camp presents: Journey of the Noble Gnarble. 

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.

Robot Rube Goldberg Machines

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready to move a golf ball in the most complicated way imaginable! In this hands-on workshop, teens will use VEX robotics parts to design and construct a Rube Goldberg machine.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Get ready to move a golf ball in the most complicated way imaginable! In this hands-on workshop, teens will use VEX robotics parts to design and construct a Rube Goldberg machine.

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, July 21, 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.

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

Reality Fair for Teens

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Join representatives from the Illinois State Credit Union for a life-size game of LIFE.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Join representatives from the Illinois State Credit Union for a life-size game of LIFE.

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.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.

View Details
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 creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.

Storm Science!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Explore the fundamentals of extreme weather! 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Explore the fundamentals of extreme weather! 

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.

Concert on the Patio: Davenport, Dish and Mish

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outside at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.

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

After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.