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Bookmobile to Shirley

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
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Book Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Bloomington Library’s Used Book Shop will host a book sale during which shoppers will be allowed to fill a bag for $5.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Bloomington Library’s Used Book Shop will host a book sale during which shoppers will be allowed to fill a bag for $5.

Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, December 13, 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.

Handmade Holidays

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

It’s the season of giving! During Handmade Holidays you can create one, two, or even three unique handmade gifts for friends and loved ones. Design jewelry with GlowForge-cut pieces or add color to a 3D-printed stained-glass design.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
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It’s the season of giving! During Handmade Holidays you can create one, two, or even three unique handmade gifts for friends and loved ones. Design jewelry with GlowForge-cut pieces or add color to a 3D-printed stained-glass design.

Bookmobile to Phillip Place

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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RC Cars for Kids

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Kids can work together repurposing cardboard boxes to build obstacles and ramps for Remote Control cars. They'll then take turns at the wheel maneuvering through their creations. Boxes and cars will be provided.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Kids can work together repurposing cardboard boxes to build obstacles and ramps for Remote Control cars. They'll then take turns at the wheel maneuvering through their creations. Boxes and cars will be provided.

Holiday Hits: Musical Bingo

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

If you can't get enough holiday music, you'll not want to miss the library’s first ever Holiday Hits edition of Musical Bingo! 

Waitlist
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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If you can't get enough holiday music, you'll not want to miss the library’s first ever Holiday Hits edition of Musical Bingo! 

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.

Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Singing, Swinging Story Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler

Join us for an evening of stories, laughs, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! 

This story time is for all ages.  

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
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Join us for an evening of stories, laughs, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! 

This story time is for all ages.  

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.

True Crime Book Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin.  Attendees will have the option to meet eith

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin.  Attendees will have the option to meet eith

Bookmobile to Harvest Pointe

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Holton Homes

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Eagle Creek

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Tipton Trails

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Arcadia Drive

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Garling Heights

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Broadmoor

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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D&D for Kids

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in Grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in Grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

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.

Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Waterford Estates

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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