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BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
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.

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

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

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
:

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

Slow Looking at 410 Sculpture Park

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Teens

In observation of Slow Art Day, participants will take a close look at larger-than-life artworks inspired by industrial materials before creating art in response to the work on display. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

In observation of Slow Art Day, participants will take a close look at larger-than-life artworks inspired by industrial materials before creating art in response to the work on display. 

Hide-n-Seek: Bookmobile Edition

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

The Bookmobile is "hiding" somewhere in Bloomington! Your job is to use posted clues to help you find the mobile library at its secret location.

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

The Bookmobile is "hiding" somewhere in Bloomington! Your job is to use posted clues to help you find the mobile library at its secret location.

Mini 3D-Printed Catapults

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen inventors and aspiring engineers! Join us as we learn to design, 3D print, and build our very own miniature catapults!

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

Calling all teen inventors and aspiring engineers! Join us as we learn to design, 3D print, and build our very own miniature catapults!

Teen Financial Literacy: Making Financial Decisions (in English)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

During this Financial Literacy Month program, teens in grades 6-12 will learn about Financial Decisions from the

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

During this Financial Literacy Month program, teens in grades 6-12 will learn about Financial Decisions from the

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.

D&D for Teens: The Forge of Spells

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

The long-sought Forge of Spells has finally been discovered by a local mining company after centuries of searching by countless prospectors and adventurers alike.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

The long-sought Forge of Spells has finally been discovered by a local mining company after centuries of searching by countless prospectors and adventurers alike.

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.

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!

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
:

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.

Custom Sublimated Tumblers

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab
Age Group:
Teens

Using Canva, registered teens will design a full-color sublimation print which will be pressed onto a tumbler cup. The library's sublimation printer and sublimation oven will then bring the projects to life!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab
Registration Required
:

Using Canva, registered teens will design a full-color sublimation print which will be pressed onto a tumbler cup. The library's sublimation printer and sublimation oven will then bring the projects to life!

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.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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 homeschooled creative writers! 

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 homeschooled creative writers! 

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,

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

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.

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! 

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.

Teen Craftivism

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

During Teen 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.

5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Teens

Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out and starting May 26 -- the first day of the Summer Reading Program -- the library will consider you a teen!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out and starting May 26 -- the first day of the Summer Reading Program -- the library will consider you a teen!

5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Teens

Calling all graduating 5th graders!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Calling all graduating 5th graders!

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!

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

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

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
:

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

5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Teens

Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out and starting May 26 -- the first day of the Summer Reading Program -- the library will consider you a teen!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out and starting May 26 -- the first day of the Summer Reading Program -- the library will consider you a teen!