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Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe

All Day 9/23 - 11/2
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Play Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe with the Bookmobile!*

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Take & Make Craft: Haunted Mini Library

All Day 10/2 - 10/31
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Unleash your creativity with our Haunted Mini Library Take-and-Make Craft!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Books on Tap Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Books on Tap Book Club

 

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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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

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
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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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
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Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

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

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem - Movie Screening

10:00am - 12:00pm
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program
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Join us for a family movie screening. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem (PG) will be shown at 10am in the Community Room. Bring a stuffy, pillow, or blanket and settle in for a turtle-tastic time!

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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Let’s Dish! A Cookbook Club

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico by Rick Martínez.

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

Introduction to SketchUp

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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Adults and high school teens (age 15+) will have the opportunity to learn the basics of SketchUp, a very popular 3D modeling program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Get Podcasting!

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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In this hands-on workshop, adults will discover the art of creating compelling podcasts while integrating cutting-edge AI technology for inspiration.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dune TTRPG: Harvesters of Dune for Adults

12:45pm - 4:45pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Adults are invited to join us for an immersive Dune tabletop role-playing adventure set on the desert planet of Arrakis!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

STOP THE BLEED®

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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The leading cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Learning to STOP THE BLEED® is a lifesaving skill. With 3 quick actions, you can be trained and empowered to save a life.

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

English Language Conversation

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
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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.

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

Raise Your Voice with Author Jason Reynolds

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
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Welcome youth author Jason Reynolds, who has had No.

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

FAFSA Application Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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CANCELED.

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

FAFSA ID Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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In preparation for the opening day of FAFSA* filing season (December 1) this workshop will help students create their FAFSA ID. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be onsite to assist.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

History Reads Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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History Reads Book Club

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Tinder Box: The Iroquois Theater Disaster 1903 by Anthony Hatch. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at B

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

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
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Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

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

Local Author Fair

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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McLean County boasts a wealth of writers. At the library's Local Author Fair, you'll meet authors who have published their work, either on their own, with an independent publisher, or with a mainstream publisher.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tax Planning Strategies

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Learn how not to outlive your money and how taxes and inflation impact retirement. Discuss factors for successful money management and how to budget for economic change. Learn methods of tax avoidance and options of ta

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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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

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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.

Sustainable Kitchen

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for an insightful program dedicated to promoting sustainable kitchen practices.