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Tales for Tails

Wednesday, April 8, 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:

Bloomington Reads: Mini-Book Keychain Craft

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

Celebrate Bloomington Reads with this hands-on, commemorative craft! Participants will create a miniature book inspired by this year’s spotlight title, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
:

Celebrate Bloomington Reads with this hands-on, commemorative craft! Participants will create a miniature book inspired by this year’s spotlight title, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore.

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.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, April 9, 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 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 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.

After School @ BPL

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Join us for after-school fun! Various activities will be offered depending on the date:

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

Join us 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.

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler

Swing 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, too.

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

Swing 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, too.

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.

Lego Construction

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Join us at the library for Lego Construction! The challenge is to build whatever you want and have your picture taken with your creation!

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 Lego Construction! The challenge is to build whatever you want and have your picture taken with your creation!

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.

BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
On-the-Go-Vehicle at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Have you heard about Bloomington Library's new On-the-Go vehicle? BPL On-the-Go allows library staff to travel to offsite locations, bringing with them library programs and services.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: On-the-Go-Vehicle
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Have you heard about Bloomington Library's new On-the-Go vehicle? BPL On-the-Go allows library staff to travel to offsite locations, bringing with them library programs and services.

Disability Insurance Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

At this free workshop presented by 

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

At this free workshop presented by 

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.

Slow Looking at 410 Sculpture Park

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Teens

In observation of Slow Art Day, participants will take a close look at larger-than-life artworks inspired by industrial materials before creating art in response to the work on display. 

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

In observation of Slow Art Day, participants will take a close look at larger-than-life artworks inspired by industrial materials before creating art in response to the work on display. 

Hide-n-Seek: Bookmobile Edition

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

The Bookmobile is "hiding" somewhere in Bloomington! Your job is to use posted clues to help you find the mobile library at its secret location.

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

The Bookmobile is "hiding" somewhere in Bloomington! Your job is to use posted clues to help you find the mobile library at its secret location.

Mini 3D-Printed Catapults

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen inventors and aspiring engineers! Join us as we learn to design, 3D print, and build our very own miniature catapults!

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

Calling all teen inventors and aspiring engineers! Join us as we learn to design, 3D print, and build our very own miniature catapults!

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Calling all culinary enthusiasts! At each Let's Dish gathering, we will explore a different food theme.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Calling all culinary enthusiasts! At each Let's Dish gathering, we will explore a different food theme.

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.

Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended 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: Story Time, In-Person Program
:

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended 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.

Estate Planning

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

This educational class explains how wills, trusts, and powers of attorney function, and the role they can play in helping protect your wishes and your loved ones.

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

This educational class explains how wills, trusts, and powers of attorney function, and the role they can play in helping protect your wishes and your loved ones.

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 Financial Literacy: Making Financial Decisions

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

During this Financial Literacy Month program, teens in grades 6-12 will learn about Financial Decisions from the

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

During this Financial Literacy Month program, teens in grades 6-12 will learn about Financial Decisions from the

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.

Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended 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: Story Time, In-Person Program
:

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended 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.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Z

Register
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
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Z

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
:

Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three different dates offered)

Tales for Tails

Wednesday, April 15, 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:

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, April 16, 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 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 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.

D&D for Kids

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in Grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in Grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

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.

Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler

Swing 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, too.

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

Swing 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, too.

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.