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Silent Book Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
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Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, October 11, 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
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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.

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! by Jenny Martinez. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
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Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! by Jenny Martinez. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, October 14, 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 How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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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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The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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

The Fiction Book Club will be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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The Fiction Book Club will be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle. 

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, November 3, 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 Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. 

History Reads Book Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul by Scott Berg. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomingto

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul by Scott Berg. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomingto

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, November 11, 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 The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

View Details
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, November 15, 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.

Register
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

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.

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

Register
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
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LIBRARY CLOSES EARLY AT 5:00 PM FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
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Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, December 1, 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 Starter Villain by John Scalzi. 

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 Starter Villain by John Scalzi. 

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Preppy Kitchen Super Easy by Joh Kanell. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Preppy Kitchen Super Easy by Joh Kanell. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

View Details
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

True Colors Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw.

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
:

The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw.

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.

Register
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

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.

True Crime Book Club

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

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

The Library will be closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve

The Library will be closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Library Closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.