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Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts

Friday, December 19, 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.

Offsite Event
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.

Bookmobile to Arrowsmith

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 8:45am - 9:45am
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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Bookmobile to Ellsworth

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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 Crest East

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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"Elf" Movie Matinee

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Come to the library in your most festive attire to kick off the holiday week watching Elf, enjoying a popcorn bar, and making hot chocolate. Some items from Elf's favorite food groups may also appear on the menu.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program
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Come to the library in your most festive attire to kick off the holiday week watching Elf, enjoying a popcorn bar, and making hot chocolate. Some items from Elf's favorite food groups may also appear on the menu.

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.

Winter Solstice Story Time

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler

Celebrate the Winter Solstice in this magical all-ages story time! We will share stories, make crafts, and learn about the traditions surrounding the shortest day of the year. 

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Celebrate the Winter Solstice in this magical all-ages story time! We will share stories, make crafts, and learn about the traditions surrounding the shortest day of the year. 

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.

Reading Land

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!

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.

Cozy 3D Mug Painting

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Join us at the library to warm up your creative spirit with this cozy art project brought to you by the Illinois Art Station!

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Join us at the library to warm up your creative spirit with this cozy art project brought to you by the Illinois Art Station!

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.

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.

Reading Land

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!

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.

Sign and Sing

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Child

Join Communication Junction at Bloomington Public Library for a 30-minute Sign + Sing Story Time. We will be signing, singing, and reading books all about cookies and jammies!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: Story Time
:

Join Communication Junction at Bloomington Public Library for a 30-minute Sign + Sing Story Time. We will be signing, singing, and reading books all about cookies and jammies!

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.

Galactic Guardians: An Eco Expedition with Wall-E!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Join us at the library for an out-of-this-world presentation by the Ecology Action Center!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join us at the library for an out-of-this-world presentation by the Ecology Action Center!

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.

Teen DIY Personalized Mugs

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at 2pm on this day without school to relieve your boredom at home by painting a ceramic mug.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Join us at 2pm on this day without school to relieve your boredom at home by painting a ceramic mug.

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.

Library Closed for New Year's Day

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

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.  

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

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.  

Reading Land

All Day 1/2 - 1/7
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!

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.

New Year's Story Time and Party

Friday, January 2, 2026 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

Was one of your New Year's resolutions to attend more story times? If so, that's perfect! The library is hosting a celebratory, all-ages story time with fun books, songs, dancing, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
:

Was one of your New Year's resolutions to attend more story times? If so, that's perfect! The library is hosting a celebratory, all-ages story time with fun books, songs, dancing, and bubbles.

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.

Winter Reading Bucket List

All Day 1/3 - 1/31
Bookmobile
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Get out of your winter blues and into a good book with the Bookmobile’s Winter Reading Bucket List! Pick up a Winter Reading Bucket List activity sheet on the Bookmobile.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Get out of your winter blues and into a good book with the Bookmobile’s Winter Reading Bucket List! Pick up a Winter Reading Bucket List activity sheet on the Bookmobile.

Bookmobile to Shirley

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

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

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Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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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Bookmobile to Phillip Place

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

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

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Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

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

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Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

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

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: