This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 2 2026 Sat Houseplant Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 2 2026 Sat Houseplant Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Patio Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all plant people!
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 2 2026 Sat Macrame Plant Hanger 11:00am–12:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 2 2026 Sat Macrame Plant Hanger 11:00am–12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Create a charming piece of handmade décor in this beginner-friendly workshop! Participants will learn basic macramé knots and techniques so they can make a mini plant hanger, perfect for small pots or air plants. 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.
This event is in the "Child" group May 5 2026 Tue Make a Mother’s Day Gift 4:00pm–5:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group May 5 2026 Tue Make a Mother’s Day Gift 4:00pm–5:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Children are invited to come to the Children’s Department where they'll be able to make a small gift and card for Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 10). All materials will be provided by the library. Disclaimer(s) Daycares Due to limited space in the Children's Program Rooms, groups (such as daycare centers) interested in story times need to make arrangements in advance by contacting the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org. 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 5 2026 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 5 2026 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders!
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders!
This event is in the "Child" group May 7 2026 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group May 7 2026 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Child" group May 11 2026 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm–5:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group May 11 2026 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm–5:30pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 12 2026 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 12 2026 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders!
This event is in the "Child" group May 13 2026 Wed Sign and Sing Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group May 13 2026 Wed Sign and Sing Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: Story Time : Join Communication Junction at Bloomington Public Library for a 30-minute Sign + Sing Story Time. 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders!
This event is in the "Child" group May 14 2026 Thu After School @BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group May 14 2026 Thu After School @BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm Bloomington Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 16 2026 Sat Prairie Fire Theatre Presents Quack-a-Doodle-Doo 10:00am–11:00am Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 16 2026 Sat Prairie Fire Theatre Presents Quack-a-Doodle-Doo 10:00am–11:00am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Prairie Fire Theatre's Children's Opera presents Quack-a-Doodle-Doo. 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group May 18 2026 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group May 18 2026 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm Bloomington Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders!
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders!
This event is in the "Child" group May 21 2026 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group May 21 2026 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group May 23 2026 Sat Super Saturday Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group May 23 2026 Sat Super Saturday Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Get ready to dance, sing, and dive into magical stories at our all-ages story time! Perfect for caregivers and kids from birth to 11 years old, this event is packed with music, movement, and read-aloud fun. Come share in the joy and wonder. 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 23 2026 Sat BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up 10:15am–11:30am Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 23 2026 Sat BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up 10:15am–11:30am Bloomington Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Child" group May 23 2026 Sat RC Cars for Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group May 23 2026 Sat RC Cars for Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Kids can work together repurposing cardboard boxes to build obstacles and ramps for Remote Control cars. They'll then take turns at the wheel maneuvering through their creations. Boxes and cars will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 28 2026 Thu BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up 5:30pm–8:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 28 2026 Thu BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up 5:30pm–8:00pm Bloomington Public Library 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.