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Bookmobile to White Eagle

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
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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Cardboard Arcade

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Calling all school-aged creative engineers! You are invited to build your very own arcade game using cardboard and other recycled materials.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Calling all school-aged creative engineers! You are invited to build your very own arcade game using cardboard and other recycled materials.

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.

Crafternoon at BPL

Saturday, July 12, 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! 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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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.

Paws and Pages

Monday, July 14, 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.

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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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.

Monday Movie Musical Matinees for Teens

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Teenage musical fans, join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of June and July to enjoy a movie musical and snacks. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
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Teenage musical fans, join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of June and July to enjoy a movie musical and snacks. 

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 Tracy Drive

Monday, July 14, 2025 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 Grove

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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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Teen Trivia Night

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a night of trivia in the Teen Zone! You can bring friends to play as a group or play on your own.
The team with the most points will receive a prize.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for a night of trivia in the Teen Zone! You can bring friends to play as a group or play on your own.
The team with the most points will receive a prize.

Bookmobile to Eagle View

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:45pm - 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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Summer Reading Story Time

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler

Children of all ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and fun during our Summer Reading Story Time!

Questions about this program can be emailed to jessew@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
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Children of all ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and fun during our Summer Reading Story Time!

Questions about this program can be emailed to jessew@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

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.

Meet the Bookmobile!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outside at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

The bookmobile is ready to meet you! The Bookmobile will offer fun and games near the Olive Street entrance at the main library. While you're aboard, you'll be able to learn about the library's bookmobile services. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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The bookmobile is ready to meet you! The Bookmobile will offer fun and games near the Olive Street entrance at the main library. While you're aboard, you'll be able to learn about the library's bookmobile services. 

Play Skibidi Games; Win Skibidi Prizes

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Fight boredom! Teens are invited to come play silly games at the Bloomington Public Library for a chance to win even sillier prizes. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Fight boredom! Teens are invited to come play silly games at the Bloomington Public Library for a chance to win even sillier prizes. 

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 Four Seasons

Tuesday, July 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 Oakwood

Tuesday, July 15, 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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Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, July 15, 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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Bookmobile to Laesch Acres

Tuesday, July 15, 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 Wine Way

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:15pm - 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 North Pointe

Wednesday, July 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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Tales for Tails

Wednesday, July 16, 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:

Upcoming
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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 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:

Concert on the Patio: The Amplifiers & The Empty Set

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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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.

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest

Wednesday, July 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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Sensory Story Time

Thursday, July 17, 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.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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
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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)

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.

Mario Party Style Games IRL

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

During this drop-in event, the library will offer Mario-themed, minute-to-win-it style games for the whole family. If you think you have what it takes to be the best, come on down and show off your skills - wahoo!

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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During this drop-in event, the library will offer Mario-themed, minute-to-win-it style games for the whole family. If you think you have what it takes to be the best, come on down and show off your skills - wahoo!

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 Meadows

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
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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