Retirement Planning with a Focus on Social Security The retirement process comes with many questions. Attend this presentation facilitated by an expert from the Institute for Financial Education to receive the answers to those questions. You'...

Dungeons & Dragons: Parnast Under Siege (Part 2) Join us online for a night of Dungeons and Dragons in which we'll explore the adventure: Parnast Under Siege. We will be playing 5E Dungeons and Dragons using Roll20 and Zoom. A mic...

Plant Swap Bring to the Library’s North Patio any plants, cuttings, and seeds you’d like to share; then take home some new plants for yourself! During the swap, you’ll be able to introduce your plant to its new parent. Be ready to share ...

Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet online to discuss The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check...

Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.  Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve a print cop...

History of Coca-Cola The Coca-Cola company is a well-known brand today, but how did it get there? Join us as Dick Volker, longtime employee with Coca-Cola, shares the history of the beloved soda company and its ties with colic, baseball, and WWII....

Fiction Book Club The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss Far From the Tree by Robin Benway. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve a print copy of the book. Digi...

The Art of Connecting Through Meditation “Connecting” – the universal human ability to build resilience by looking for people, places and things that provide comfort and joy during tough times.  Covid-19 altered life as we know it. As we a...

FAFSA Workshop If you're planning to head to college next year, register and join us in the Community Room for help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2022-2023 school year. A representative from the Illino...

Virtual Author Presentation with Chris Bohjalian Enjoy a live Zoom presentation with author Chris Bohjalian as he discusses his latest novel, The Hour of the Witch. Register at bit.ly/bplbohjalian to reserve your free seat for this present...

Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet to discuss The Guest List by Lucy Foley. 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 b...

History Reads Book Club The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss From Slave to State Legislature by David A. Joens. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 to check out or reserve a print copy of this month’s book. Dig...

Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Immoral by Brian Freeman.  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...

Fiction Book Club The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve a print copy of this m...

Books on Tap Book Club We will meet either online or in person (to be determined) Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets and Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@blo...