This event is in the "Child" group Book World Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/5 - 7/28 Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Child Visit the Children's Desk to request a Book World Scavenger Hunt Sheet.Then compete the following: View Details This event is in the "Child" group Jul 5 - 28 2025 Book World Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/5–7/28 Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Visit the Children's Desk to request a Book World Scavenger Hunt Sheet.Then compete the following:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Arrowsmith Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 8:45am - 9:45am Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Bookmobile to Arrowsmith 8:45am–9:45am Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Child" group Lego Construction Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Child Join us this summer for Lego Construction, and have your picture taken with your creation. Children can participate in various challenges or build whatever they want! View Details This event is in the "Child" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Lego Construction 9:30am–11:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us this summer for Lego Construction, and have your picture taken with your creation. Children can participate in various challenges or build whatever they want! 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 "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Ellsworth Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Bookmobile to Ellsworth 10:15am–11:00am Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East 12:00pm–1:00pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Itsy Bitsy Arts Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Baby & Toddler Itsy Bitsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 0-2 years and their families. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Itsy Bitsy Arts 10:00am–10:45am Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Itsy Bitsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 0-2 years and their families. 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 "Baby & Toddler" group Itsy Arts Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Baby & Toddler Itsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 2-5 years and their families. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Itsy Arts 11:00am–12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Itsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 2-5 years and their families. 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 "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments 3:30pm–4:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road 5:30pm–6:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Adult" group Books on Tap Book Club Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss How Can I Help You by Laura Sims. Register Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Books on Tap Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required : The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss How Can I Help You by Laura Sims.
This event is in the "Teens" group 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Teen Craftivism 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes 7:15pm–8:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Summer Reading Story Time Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Children of all ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and fun during our Summer Reading Story Time!Questions about this program can be emailed to jessew@bloomingtonlibrary.org. View Details This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Reading Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Children of all ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and fun during our Summer Reading Story Time!Questions about this program can be emailed to jessew@bloomingtonlibrary.org. 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 "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Traditions Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Traditions 3:30pm–4:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Golden Eagle Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Golden Eagle 5:30pm–6:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Child" group Summer Chess Club Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Child Calling all knights of the square table! View Details This event is in the "Child" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Chess Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all knights of the square table! 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 Mystery Book Club Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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 A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Mystery Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library & Online Register 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 A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Ponds Apts Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Ponds Apts 7:15pm–8:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Teens" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Bloomington Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Evergreen Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Evergreen 3:30pm–4:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Bohmer Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Bohmer 5:30pm–6:45pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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 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. View Details Offsite Event 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 Jul 9 2025 Wed Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo 5:30pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : 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.
This event is in the "Child" group Tales for Tails Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Child This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup in the Children's Department: Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup in the Children's Department:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave 7:30pm–8:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: