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Stream It Like You Mean It!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
:

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!

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, March 12, 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, March 12, 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.

True Colors Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
Register
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
:

Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, March 13, 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.

Grown-Up Story Time

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Bloomington Public Library, Next to Normal, and Normal Public Library are joining forces to bring children’s stories to adults! While we may be forced to grow up, we’re not forced to grow out of our love for picture books.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
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Bloomington Public Library, Next to Normal, and Normal Public Library are joining forces to bring children’s stories to adults! While we may be forced to grow up, we’re not forced to grow out of our love for picture books.

Lego Construction

Saturday, March 14, 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.

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly -- on various Saturdays -- to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly -- on various Saturdays -- to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

D&D for Teens: Wagon of Chaos

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens

What began as a routine escort mission has spiraled into disaster. Your employer has vanished without a trace, vital supplies have been stolen, and every clue points to a dangerous plot unfolding in the shadows.

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

What began as a routine escort mission has spiraled into disaster. Your employer has vanished without a trace, vital supplies have been stolen, and every clue points to a dangerous plot unfolding in the shadows.

Fun & Games ~ Family Game Day

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

Join us in the Children's Department for classic board games, card games, and puzzles. Game masters from Red Raccoon Games will join us on site to demonstrate how to play a varie

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

Join us in the Children's Department for classic board games, card games, and puzzles. Game masters from Red Raccoon Games will join us on site to demonstrate how to play a varie

Bloomington Reads: Book to Movie

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult

Our Bloomington Reads spotlight title comes to the big screen! 

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program
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Our Bloomington Reads spotlight title comes to the big screen! 

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.

Celebrate Mo Willems!

All Day 3/16 - 3/22
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child

During all the library's open hours from March 16 to March 22, celebrate the author Mo Willems with activities in the Children’s Department!

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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During all the library's open hours from March 16 to March 22, celebrate the author Mo Willems with activities in the Children’s Department!

Count the Clovers Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/16 - 4/4
Bookmobile
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Visit any of the library's Bookmobile stops and test your luck as you hunt for four-leaf clovers hidden on the Bookmobile. Once you’ve located all the four-leaf clovers, see the Bookmobile driver for a small completion prize. 

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

Visit any of the library's Bookmobile stops and test your luck as you hunt for four-leaf clovers hidden on the Bookmobile. Once you’ve located all the four-leaf clovers, see the Bookmobile driver for a small completion prize. 

Language Conversation Group

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens

Are you looking to practice your language skills in a friendly and relaxed setting? Come join our Language Conversation Group!

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

Are you looking to practice your language skills in a friendly and relaxed setting? Come join our Language Conversation Group!

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.

Singing, Swinging Story Time

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler

This story time for people of all ages will deliver an evening of stories, laughter, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! 

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

This story time for people of all ages will deliver an evening of stories, laughter, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! 

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, March 17, 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.

Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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

The Fiction Book Club will be reading In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume.            

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 Fiction Book Club will be reading In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume.            

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

Tales for Tails

Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 19, 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, March 19, 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.

ILP: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult

Industrious, irreverent, humble – though he may deny the accusation – Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
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Industrious, irreverent, humble – though he may deny the accusation – Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, March 20, 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.