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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...