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Endangered Animal Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/28 - 7/29
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

Endangered Animal Scavenger Hunt Find 15 endangered animals in our Children's Department to complete our Pete the Cat and Friends Endangered Animal Scavenger Hunt. When you're d...

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

Endangered Animal Scavenger Hunt

Find 15 endangered animals in our Children's Department to complete our Pete the Cat and Friends Endangered Animal Scavenger Hunt.

Boxes and Bubble Wrap Bash

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler
:

What could be better for the summer reading theme of "Read, Renew, Repeat" than a repeat of a favorite program -- another Boxes and Bubble Wrap Bash! Join us for free play with a b...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

What could be better for the summer reading theme of "Read, Renew, Repeat" than a repeat of a favorite program -- another Boxes and Bubble Wrap Bash! Join us for free play with a bunch of boxes and bubble wrap!

Ribbon Cutting: Celebrate the Expanded Library

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Activity Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

After two long years of construction, Bloomington Public Library is ready to introduce the public to its expanded and renovated building! This Ribbon Cutting with the McLean Cou...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

After two long years of construction, Bloomington Public Library is ready to introduce the public to its expanded and renovated building!

Soda Bottle Flying Airplane

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens will use recycled soda bottles and cardboard to construct a flying airplane that they will power with a DC motor and battery. Once assembled, they will have the choice to lea...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

Teens will use recycled soda bottles and cardboard to construct a flying airplane that they will power with a DC motor and battery.

End of Summer Reading Party for Teens

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teen End of Summer Reading Party If teens, as a group, read for 5,000+ hours this summer, they will earn a teen-only, after-hours party with pizza, snacks, and prizes. On Mon...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
:

Teen End of Summer Reading Party

If teens, as a group, read for 5,000+ hours this summer, they will earn a teen-only, after-hours party with pizza, snacks, and prizes.

Animals Around the World

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe. You will meet native animals from North America and...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe.

End of Summer & Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Celebrate the end of summer reading and explore our newly renovated building with a variety of activities for all ages!  Animals Around the World (including a sloth!), p...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
:

Celebrate the end of summer reading and explore our newly renovated building with a variety of activities for all ages! 

Animals around the World

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe. You will meet native animals from North America and...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

The Animals Around the World show, presented by Incredible Bats, Inc., will take you on a journey by continent across the globe.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss True Biz by Sara Novic.  Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168 ...

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:

Books on Tap Book Club

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss True Biz by Sara Novic. 

Summer Chess Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

Calling all knights of the square table! Come to the Children's Department for an informal chess drop-in event. All levels of chess skills are welcome! Bring a friend to play with ...

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

Calling all knights of the square table! Come to the Children's Department for an informal chess drop-in event. All levels of chess skills are welcome! Bring a friend to play with or come to meet a new checkmate (Ha ha!

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...

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: 20
:

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. 

Silent Book Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading? Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book? Join BPL's Silent Book Club! Bring your own book or find a new favorite ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

D&D: The Fortress of Fangclaw

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Every person in the Forgotten Realms knows the legend of the Fangclaw Fortress, a mythical castle nestled in the mountains that’s home to a powerful and malevolent dragon by the na...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

Every person in the Forgotten Realms knows the legend of the Fangclaw Fortress, a mythical castle nestled in the mountains that’s home to a powerful and malevolent dragon by the name of Vorketh.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Are you interested in some new-to-you jigsaw puzzles? Trade in your gently-used puzzles for "new" puzzles at this swap. For each puzzle that you bring in, you'll be able to take on...

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

Are you interested in some new-to-you jigsaw puzzles? Trade in your gently-used puzzles for "new" puzzles at this swap. For each puzzle that you bring in, you'll be able to take one home.

DONATING PUZZLES TO THE SWAP

"It Looked Like Spilt Milk" Activities

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

Activities based on the book "It Looked Like Spilt Milk" by Charles Shaw will be offered Children's Program Room 1. Questions about this program can be emailed to Lisa at childr...

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

Activities based on the book "It Looked Like Spilt Milk" by Charles Shaw will be offered Children's Program Room 1.

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Let’s Dish! A Cookbook Club Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Fresh Midwest: Modern Recipes from the Heartland by Maren Ellingboe King. Prepare a recip...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
:

Let’s Dish! A Cookbook Club

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Fresh Midwest: Modern Recipes from the Heartland by Maren Ellingboe King.

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...

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: 23
:

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

D&D: Fortress of Fangclaw

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Every person in the Forgotten Realms knows the legend of the Fangclaw Fortress, a mythical castle nestled in the mountains that’s home to a powerful and malevolent dragon by the na...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
:

Every person in the Forgotten Realms knows the legend of the Fangclaw Fortress, a mythical castle nestled in the mountains that’s home to a powerful and malevolent dragon by the name of Vorketh.

English Language Conversation

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

English Language Conversation The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second lang...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
:

English Language Conversation

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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...

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: Unlimited
:

Bits & Bites

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

During the first half of this program, teens will work together to assemble four game show buzzers while learning about circuitry. Teens will use components such as: 3D-Printed pie...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

During the first half of this program, teens will work together to assemble four game show buzzers while learning about circuitry. Teens will use components such as: 3D-Printed pieces, micro:bits, arcade buttons, bit boards, maker tape, etc.

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...

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
:

Super Saturday Story Time

Saturday, September 7, 2024 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, Everyone
:

Join us for an all-ages, raucous story time extravaganza. Swing by at 10am to dance, listen to music, read stories, and have a wondrous time. This story time is perfect for kiddos,...

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

Join us for an all-ages, raucous story time extravaganza. Swing by at 10am to dance, listen to music, read stories, and have a wondrous time. This story time is perfect for kiddos, age birth-11 years, and their caregivers. We'll see you there!

Custom Plywood Bookmarks

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens who register for this program will create custom plywood bookmark designs using Canva and the library's Glowforge Pro laser engraver. After the program ends, Library staff wi...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
:

Teens who register for this program will create custom plywood bookmark designs using Canva and the library's Glowforge Pro laser engraver.