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Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive

Monday, January 26, 2026 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 Rollingbrook South

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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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Pixel Art

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab
Age Group:
Teens

During this program teens will learn about and create pixel art. Teens will make pixel art characters (called sprites) and simple animations using provided laptops.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab
Registration Required
:

During this program teens will learn about and create pixel art. Teens will make pixel art characters (called sprites) and simple animations using provided laptops.

Bookmobile to Harvest Pointe

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:15pm - 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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Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

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

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

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 Holton Homes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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 Eagle Creek

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
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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Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

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

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

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.

Crafting With Action

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to create cozy, no-sew throw blankets to donate to someone in need. While crafting, you’ll also make handwarmers to take home for yourself.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Join us to create cozy, no-sew throw blankets to donate to someone in need. While crafting, you’ll also make handwarmers to take home for yourself.

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 Tipton Trails

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
Preschool Story Time:

Help your child build independent listening skills while learning and having fun! This story time -- recommended for children ages 3-5 years -- will feature longer stories, flannel...

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

Preschool Story Time

Help your child build independent listening skills while learning and having fun! This story time -- recommended for children ages 3-5 years -- will feature longer stories, flannel boards, music, puppets, and activities which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. 

Questions about this program can be emailed to Mr. Jesse at childrensstaff@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.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschooled creative writers! 

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschooled creative writers! 

Bookmobile to Arcadia Drive

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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 Sunnyside Park

Wednesday, January 28, 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
:

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Tales for Tails

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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:

Bookmobile to Garling Heights

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler

Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities.

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

Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities.

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 Broadmoor

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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After School at BPL

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Join us in Children’s Program Room 1 for after-school fun. Various activities will be offered depending on the date …

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

Join us in Children’s Program Room 1 for after-school fun. Various activities will be offered depending on the date …

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 Cardinal Ridge

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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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Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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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Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 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

Stop by the Children’s Program Room on Fridays at 10am for 30 minutes of music, movement, giggles, and great stories! This playful and engaging story time is perfect for kids — from birth to age 11 years — and their grown-ups.

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

Stop by the Children’s Program Room on Fridays at 10am for 30 minutes of music, movement, giggles, and great stories! This playful and engaging story time is perfect for kids — from birth to age 11 years — and their grown-ups.

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 Waterford Estates

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 Brookridge Heights Apts

Friday, January 30, 2026 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.