LIBRARY CLOSURE

Bloomington Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 13 through 5pm on Thursday, May 16.

  • The library will be closed ALL DAY from May 13-15.
  • The library will open at 5pm on May 16.

The Bookmobile will make its stops during these closures. Find the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bookmobileschedule.

The closure will allow us to begin to bring back and shelve 3,500 boxes of books which were moved to storage when our construction project began. Additional closures will be necessary and will be announced as details develop. Some collections may not be available until the move is complete.

During open hours, call 309.590.6120 or text 309.446.8398 with questions.

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Bookmobile to Eagle Crest

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Tales for Tails

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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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:

Succulent Pot Painting for Teens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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Succulent Pot Painting for Teens

Teens will paint a small terracotta pot, complete with a succulent plant, to take home! Create a unique summer memory.

Bookmobile to Wingover

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Sign & Sing Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: Story Time
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Join Communication Junction at Bloomington Public Library for a 30-minute Sign + Sing Story Time. We will be signing, singing, and reading books! This story time is geared for children ages 0-5 years.

Bookmobile to Rowe Drive

10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Spring Ridge

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Shirley

9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Boxes and Bubble Wrap Bash

10:00am - 12:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
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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!

Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge

10:30am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Phillip Place

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Harvest Pointe

7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Holton Homes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Eagle Creek

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Tipton Trails

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Arcadia Drive

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Garling Heights

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Ribbon Cutting: Celebrate the Expanded Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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After two long years of construction, Bloomington Public Library is ready to introduce the public to its expanded and renovated building!

Bookmobile to Broadmoor

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Soda Bottle Flying Airplane

6:00pm - 8:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Teens will use recycled soda bottles and cardboard to construct a flying airplane that they will power with a DC motor and battery.