Beginning Tuesday, October 3, the following library items will temporarily move into storage:

  • MOST MOVIES
  • ALL MUSIC CDs
  • ALL CHILDREN’S AUDIOBOOKS

This action is necessary as we prepare to move into the west side of the building. We believe that items moved to storage will remain unavailable for the next 2-4 weeks.

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Let Freedom Read Bingo

09/05/2023 @ 9:00am - 10/06/2023 @ 5:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)
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Let Freedom Read Bingo Banned Books Week is an annual event dedicated to honoring the freedom to read. This year, Banned Books Week will run from October 1-7. In celebration, you’re invited to participate in the Let Freedom Read Bingo Challen...
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe on the Bookmobile

All Day 9/18 - 10/31
Bookmobile
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Halloween Tic -Tac-Toe on the Bookmobile Visit the Bookmobile to play Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe! Gameboards will be available from 9/18-10/31, only on the Bookmobile. Players who complete a Tic-Tac-Toe board will receive a completion prize and will...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Support Your Freedom to Read

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
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Support Your Freedom to Read The freedom to read is a fundamental American right: you choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family. That right is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United Sta...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Books on Tap Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas.  Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to ch...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chills & Thrills with Author Stephen G. Jones

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
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Chills & Thrills with Author Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror, and more with horror expert Becky Spratford. Jones is the bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper in a...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Let Freedom Read Community Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Let Freedom Read Community Book Discussion Let's celebrate the freedom to read! Read one or more of the books from American Library Association's Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022 and arrive prepared to discuss it with others. Light r...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fall Concert Series: Mark Dvorak

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Fall Concert Series: Mark Dvorak Welcome the Fall with live music! Mark Dvorak, a seasoned performer and folk musician with a rich concert history spanning America, is set to give an unforgettable performance. His concert promises a delightful ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve a print copy of t...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fall Concert Series: Donna Herula Blues Trio

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Fall Concert Series: Donna Herula Blues Trio Welcome the Fall with live music! Playing a variety of blues and Americana music styles, the Donna Herula Trio tips the hat to the traditional while creating a fresh, contemporary perspective on blue...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Children's Author Grace Lin

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
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Food, Family, and Folktales: Children's Author Grace Lin Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator. Learn about her latest middle grade book, Chine...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
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The Fiction Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss Queen Of The Tiles by Hana Alkaf. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve a print copy of this month’s bo...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fall Concert Series: Kate Herald

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Fall Concert Series: Kate Herald Welcome the Fall with live music! Kate Herald is a dedicated storyteller with a PhD in English and a background in storytelling research. Recently, she has ventured into music, performing as a solo artist and le...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

English Language Conversation Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
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English Language Conversation Group A program designed for adults for whom English is a second language. Native English speakers are welcome as conversation partners to help others in the community. We work on conversation skills with ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pick the Right Medigap Plan

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Community Rm 2 & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 176
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Medicare Supplement Insurance: Pick the Right Medigap Plan for the Best Rate Weiss Financial Ratings can help you navigate through the Medicare & Medigap maze. Join us for a discussion about Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance. A Wei...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Retirement University

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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Retirement and Tax Planning Strategies Like it or not, retirement is approaching. Start being mindful of the future and discover what you need to know in order to retire responsibly. In this class, we will look closely at the impact of recent...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fall Concert Series: Barry Cloyd

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Fall Concert Series: Barry Cloyd Welcome the Fall with live music! Barry Cloyd, a singer/songwriter/historian, takes center stage in this edu-tainment adventure celebrating the evolution of Science Fiction literature. Join us for a concert that...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Springfield's Lincoln Colored Home

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
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Untold African American Stories: Springfield's Lincoln Colored Home As the capital of Illinois, Springfield has many well-known historical figures and landmarks. A closer look reveals a hidden history full of untold stories which define the Afric...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Unconquerable: Kickapoo of Central Illinois

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Unconquerable: Kickapoo of Central Illinois The Kickapoo, a fiercely independent people, inhabited this stretch of Central Illinois when the first Euro-American settlers arrived in the early 1820s. Join Bill Kemp as he explores who exactly the ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Books on Tap Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss There, There by Tommy Orange.  Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to che...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

History Reads Book Club (IN-PERSON)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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The in-person session of the History Book Club will meet at the McLean County Museum of History to discuss When Women Played Hardball by Susan E. Johnson.  Registration is required and can be completed online below. You may also register by c...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

History Reads Book Club (VIRTUAL)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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The History Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss When Women Played Hardball by Susan E. Johnson. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 to check out or reserve a print copy of this month’s book. Digital copies of this book ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Out of Range by C. J. Box. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve a print copy of the book. Digital copies of this ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

English Language Conversation Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
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English Language Conversation Group A program designed for adults for whom English is a second language. Native English speakers are welcome as conversation partners to help others in the community. We work on conversation skills with ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Fiction Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.o...