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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Prairie Fire Theatre Presents Quack-a-Doodle-Doo

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Prairie Fire Theatre's Children's Opera presents Quack-a-Doodle-Doo.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Prairie Fire Theatre's Children's Opera presents Quack-a-Doodle-Doo.

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.

BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up

Saturday, May 23, 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.

BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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.