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Digital Vision Boards for Success

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a teen who's interested in creating a digital vision board?

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Are you a teen who's interested in creating a digital vision board?

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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 Traditions

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Bookmobile to Golden Eagle

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Bookmobile to Ponds Apts

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Bookmobile to Evergreen

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Bookmobile to Bohmer

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone
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Stream It Like You Mean It with OBS

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

If you're a teen or an adult who wants to start streaming like a pro, plan to join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), the powerful and free tool used by streamers around the world!

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
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If you're a teen or an adult who wants to start streaming like a pro, plan to join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), the powerful and free tool used by streamers around the world!

Concert on the Patio: Kevin & Cassie Hart and Friends

Wednesday, July 30, 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 Rainbow Ave

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone
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Bookmobile to Wingover

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone
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Bookmobile to Eagle Ridge

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Bookmobile to Ballybunion

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Bookmobile to Angler's Manor

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Bookmobile to Somerset Court

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone
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Time Capsule Celebration

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Children's Program Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

What will people in the future think of the year 2025? 
You'll have to wait 25 year to find out! That's when Bloomington Public Library's 2025 Time Capsule will next be opened. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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What will people in the future think of the year 2025? 
You'll have to wait 25 year to find out! That's when Bloomington Public Library's 2025 Time Capsule will next be opened. 

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 Comic-Con: End of Summer Party

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

If teens collectively read for 5,000 hours this summer, they will earn a Teens-only, after-hours, end-of-summer party. 

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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If teens collectively read for 5,000 hours this summer, they will earn a Teens-only, after-hours, end-of-summer party. 

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 Crestwicke

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 8:45am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone
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Bookmobile to Viking Brews

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

The Freedom Oil Bookmobile Stop has permanently moved to Viking Brews. 

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Age Group: Everyone
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The Freedom Oil Bookmobile Stop has permanently moved to Viking Brews. 

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Bookmobile to White Eagle

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Paws and Pages

Monday, August 4, 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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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.

Bookmobile to Tracy Drive

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone
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Bookmobile to Grove

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone
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Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, August 4, 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 Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces that Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health  by Anupam B.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
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The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces that Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health  by Anupam B.

Teen Craftivism

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in June, July, and August. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts.

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
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Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in June, July, and August. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts.

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.