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History Reads Book Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 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
:

History Reads Book Club The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi by Timothy Pauketat.  Participants...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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History Reads Book Club

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi by Timothy Pauketat. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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
:

Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomingto...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Public Library

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Fiction Book Club he Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen. Participants have the option to meet either in-person in the Co...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

True Colors Book Club

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite & Online at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

True Colors Book Club The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss I Am Ace by Cody Daigle-Orians. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at the U...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 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
:

Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Don't Know Tough by Eli Cranor. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Publi...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
:

Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Don't Know Tough by Eli Cranor. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Public Library or onli

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Fiction Book Club In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as the upcoming Banned Books Week, the Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss Out of Dark...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Female Lighthouse Keepers of America

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
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When you think of lighthouses do you think of their Keepers – the hardworking folks who kept those lights on during the fiercest storms and worst conditions imaginable? Women have ...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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When you think of lighthouses do you think of their Keepers – the hardworking folks who kept those lights on during the fiercest storms and worst conditions imaginable?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

True Crime Book Club

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Rm 2 & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and t...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Community Rm 2 & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 175
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Recording Studio Basics Presentation

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Have you heard? Bloomington Public Library has added two brand new recording studios to its building! But what if you're unsure how to use the equipment or don't have experience us...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Computer Lab & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
:

Have you heard? Bloomington Public Library has added two brand new recording studios to its building! But what if you're unsure how to use the equipment or don't have experience using a studio?

No problem! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 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
:

Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at B...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
:

Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Public

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Being Imperfect with Erika Sanchez

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo. Regist...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Fiction Book Club The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner. Participants have the option to meet either in-pe...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Raise Your Voice with Author Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Welcome youth author Jason Reynolds, who has had No. 1 New York Times bestselling books and has won a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, a Carnegie Medal, an NAACP Image Awar...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
:

Welcome youth author Jason Reynolds, who has had No.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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
:

Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Secret Lives by Mark De Castrique. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Pu...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
:

Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Secret Lives by Mark De Castrique. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Public Library or o

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Detox Your Mind through Meditation

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

This world we live in is a stressful place and there are many factors that can have a negative impact on our daily lives. By befriending our mind, we can wipe the slate clean and d...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:

This world we live in is a stressful place and there are many factors that can have a negative impact on our daily lives. By befriending our mind, we can wipe the slate clean and detoxify our negative thought patterns to calm the body.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Fiction Book Club In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. Part...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chef Art Smith's Holiday Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

True Colors Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite & Online at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

True Colors Book Club The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. Participants have the option to meet either in-...

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Ends

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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
:

Book Ends Calling all readers! You're invited to share some favorite books that you've read this year. It doesn't matter if you read them for a book club, by recommendation, or ...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
:

Book Ends

Calling all readers! You're invited to share some favorite books that you've read this year. It doesn't matter if you read them for a book club, by recommendation, or by chance ...

This event is in the "Adult" group.

True Crime Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Rm 2 & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss Bitter Harvest by Ann Rule. Attendees will have the option to meet e...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Community Rm 2 & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 175
:

Lock Your Doors:

A True Crime Book Club

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss Bitter Harvest by Ann Rule.