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Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Garling Heights

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Ribbon Cutting: Celebrate the Expanded Library

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
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After two long years of construction, Bloomington Public Library is ready to introduce the public to its expanded and renovated building! This Ribbon Cutting with the McLean Cou...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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After two long years of construction, Bloomington Public Library is ready to introduce the public to its expanded and renovated building!

Bookmobile to Broadmoor

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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, August 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Soda Bottle Flying Airplane

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
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Teens will use recycled soda bottles and cardboard to construct a flying airplane that they will power with a DC motor and battery. Once assembled, they will have the choice to lea...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Teens will use recycled soda bottles and cardboard to construct a flying airplane that they will power with a DC motor and battery.

Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Waterford Estates

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
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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End of Summer Reading Party for Teens

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
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Teen End of Summer Reading Party If teens, as a group, read for 5,000+ hours this summer, they will earn a teen-only, after-hours party with pizza, snacks, and prizes. Questi...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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Teen End of Summer Reading Party

If teens, as a group, read for 5,000+ hours this summer, they will earn a teen-only, after-hours party with pizza, snacks, and prizes.

Bookmobile to Arrowsmith

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 8:45am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Animals Around the World

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe. You will meet native animals from North America and...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe.

End of Summer & Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
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Celebrate the end of summer reading and explore our newly renovated building with a variety of activities for all ages!  Animals Around the World, presented by Incredibl...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
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Celebrate the end of summer reading and explore our newly renovated building with a variety of activities for all ages! 

Bookmobile to Ellsworth

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Animals around the World

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe. You will meet native animals from North America and...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe.

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
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Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss True Biz by Sara Novic.  Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168 ...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Books on Tap Book Club

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss True Biz by Sara Novic. 

Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Traditions

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Golden Eagle

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Summer Chess Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
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Calling all knights of the square table! Come to the Children's Department for an informal chess drop-in event. All levels of chess skills are welcome! Bring a friend to play with ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Calling all knights of the square table! Come to the Children's Department for an informal chess drop-in event. All levels of chess skills are welcome! Bring a friend to play with or come to meet a new checkmate (Ha ha!

History Reads Book Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
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History Reads Book Club The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi by Timothy Pauketat.  Participants...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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History Reads Book Club

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi by Timothy Pauketat.