This event is in the "Child" group. Tales for Tails Wednesday, June 11, 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: Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register 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 "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. Concert on the Patio: The Rusty Pickups Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Outside at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands. View Details 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Concert on the Patio: The Rusty Pickups 6:30pm - 8:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Garling Heights Wednesday, June 11, 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Garling Heights 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:
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Sensory Story Time Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler This inclusive story time offers stories, songs, and sensory-focused activities for children of all ages and abilities! After story time, stay for sensory play and socialization. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Sensory Story Time 10:00am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Registration Required : This inclusive story time offers stories, songs, and sensory-focused activities for children of all ages and abilities! After story time, stay for sensory play and socialization. Disclaimer(s) Daycares Due to limited space in the Children's Program Rooms, groups (such as daycare centers) interested in story times need to make arrangements in advance by contacting the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org. 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 "Child" group. Tales for Tails Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Tales for Tails 1:00pm - 2:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register 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 "Baby & Toddler" group. Tummy Time Play Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Baby & Toddler Join us for this relaxed, interactive program designed to encourage fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and socialization skills through play for our youngest library patrons! View Details This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Tummy Time Play 2:00pm - 3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us for this relaxed, interactive program designed to encourage fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and socialization skills through play for our youngest library patrons! 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 "Teens" group. Teen Artists in Action Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Teens Illinois Art Station will lead our teen art afternoons on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Teen Artists in Action 3:00pm - 5:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Illinois Art Station will lead our teen art afternoons on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. 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 Broadmoor Thursday, June 12, 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Broadmoor 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 Cardinal Ridge Thursday, June 12, 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge 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 "Adult" group. Silent Book Club Thursday, June 12, 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library 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?
This event is in the "Adult" group. True Colors Book Club Thursday, June 12, 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 He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters by Schuyler Bailar. Register Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu True Colors Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register 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 He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters by Schuyler Bailar.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park Thursday, June 12, 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park 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:
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Waterford Estates Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Bookmobile to Waterford Estates 10:30am - 11:30am 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. SuperHot Showdown: VR Face-Off Friday, June 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Teens Get ready for an action-packed showdown in SuperHot VR! Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri SuperHot Showdown: VR Face-Off 12:00pm - 2:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Get ready for an action-packed showdown in SuperHot VR!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts Friday, June 13, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:309.590.6120 (call)309.446.8398 (text)Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule online. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts 12:15pm - 1:15pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:309.590.6120 (call)309.446.8398 (text)Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule online.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Arrowsmith Saturday, June 14, 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. Jun 14 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. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Super Saturday Story Time Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Join us for an all-ages story time extravaganza where we'll dance, listen to music, read stories, and have a wondrous time. This story time is perfect for kiddos, age birth-11 years, and their caregivers. We'll see you there! View Details This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Super Saturday Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Join us for an all-ages story time extravaganza where we'll dance, listen to music, read stories, and have a wondrous time. This story time is perfect for kiddos, age birth-11 years, and their caregivers. We'll see you there! 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, June 14, 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. Jun 14 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 "Teens" group. Teen Genre Book Club Saturday, June 14, 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Teen Genre Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East Saturday, June 14, 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. Jun 14 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 "Teens" group. So You Want To Be A DM? Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Teens An Introduction to Running Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat So You Want To Be A DM? 2:00pm - 3:15pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : An Introduction to Running Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
This event is in the "Adult" group. Crafternoon at BPL Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Adult Join us at the library for a creative meetup for adults! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Crafternoon at BPL 3:00pm - 4:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us at the library for a creative meetup for adults! 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 "Child" group. Bookworms Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Child Wiggle your way through some book-themed activities before spending time reading (or listening to your adult read to you) as you work your way toward completing your reading goals for the summer. View Details This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Bookworms 9:30am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Wiggle your way through some book-themed activities before spending time reading (or listening to your adult read to you) as you work your way toward completing your reading goals for the summer. 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 "Child" group. Paws and Pages Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library Program Type: In-Person Program Age Group: Child This program, which takes place at the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal, pairs children in grades K-5 with shelter animals to practice reading aloud. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Paws and Pages 1:00pm - 3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : This program, which takes place at the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal, pairs children in grades K-5 with shelter animals to practice reading aloud.