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 Dec 1 - 20 2025 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 12/1–12/20 Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bookmobile 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 Dec 1 - 20 2025 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 12/1–12/20 Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Get out of your winter blues and into a good book with the Bookmobile’s Winter Reading Bucket List! Pick up a Winter Reading Bucket List activity sheet on the Bookmobile.
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 Dec 5 2025 Fri University High School Madrigal Singers 2:00pm–2:30pm Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library 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 Dec 5 2025 Fri University High School Madrigal Singers 2:00pm–2:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : The sounds of the University High School Madrigal Singers signal the start of the holiday season with a capella songs in the style of 16th century England. You won't want to miss this stop on their holiday caroling tour of Bloomington-Normal! 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 "Adult" group Dec 7 2025 Sun Watercolor Snowman Bookmarks 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 7 2025 Sun Watercolor Snowman Bookmarks 2:00pm–3:30pm Bloomington Public Library Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Participants will use watercolor paints to create a seasonal snowman bookmark. Instructions and all supplies 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 "Adult" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club 6:30pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required : Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Preppy Kitchen Super Easy by Joh Kanell. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program : 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 "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu True Colors Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu True Colors Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required : The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw.
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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Bloomington Library’s Used Book Shop will host a book sale during which shoppers will be allowed to fill a bag for $5.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Handmade Holidays 12:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Handmade Holidays 12:00pm–2:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Innovation Lab Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program : It’s the season of giving! During Handmade Holidays you can create one, two, or even three unique handmade gifts for friends and loved ones. Design jewelry with GlowForge-cut pieces or add color to a 3D-printed stained-glass design.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Holiday Hits: Musical Bingo 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Holiday Hits: Musical Bingo 2:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : If you can't get enough holiday music, you'll not want to miss the library’s first ever Holiday Hits edition of Musical Bingo! 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 "Adult" group Dec 15 2025 Mon True Crime Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 15 2025 Mon True Crime Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online Room: Conference Room & Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required : Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin. Attendees will have the option to meet eith
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 Dec 20 2025 Sat "Elf" Movie Matinee 1:30pm–3:30pm Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat "Elf" Movie Matinee 1:30pm–3:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program : Come to the library in your most festive attire to kick off the holiday week watching Elf, enjoying a popcorn bar, and making hot chocolate. Some items from Elf's favorite food groups may also appear on the menu. 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 Jan 3 - 31 2026 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 1/3–1/31 Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bookmobile 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 Jan 3 - 31 2026 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 1/3–1/31 Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Get out of your winter blues and into a good book with the Bookmobile’s Winter Reading Bucket List! Pick up a Winter Reading Bucket List activity sheet on the Bookmobile.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Midweek Movie 1:00pm–3:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Midweek Movie 1:00pm–3:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program : Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the library while watching a film on our big screen. It's a great way to unwind and enjoy a variety of movies in a comfortable setting. Snacks and drinks 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 "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Disability Insurance Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Disability Insurance Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : At this free workshop presented by Chestnut Health Systems, participants will learn how to navigate the application processes for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Soci 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 "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue IL Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue IL Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Online Program : Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Mystery Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Mystery Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online Room: Conference Room & Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program Registration Required : The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Sourdough Breadmaking Essentials 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Sourdough Breadmaking Essentials 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Discover the secrets behind turning simple ingredients -- such as flour, water, and salt -- into delicious, crusty sourdough bread using wild yeasts and bacteria. 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 "Adult" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Estate Planning & Wills 1:30pm–3:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Estate Planning & Wills 1:30pm–3:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : Learn how wills, trusts, and powers of attorney work, and why they matter in protecting your family and your future. 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 "Adult" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Fiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Fiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online Room: Conference Room & Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program Registration Required : The Fiction Book Club will be reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Book Brunch Club 10:00am–11:00am Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Book Brunch Club 10:00am–11:00am Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online Room: Conference Room & Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program Registration Required : Start your day right with Book Brunch Club, a cozy book club where you bring your coffee and snacks, we provide the books, and together we dive into lively discussions! 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 "Adult" group Jan 25 2026 Sun STOP THE BLEED® 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 25 2026 Sun STOP THE BLEED® 2:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : The leading cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Learning to STOP THE BLEED® is a lifesaving skill. With three quick actions, you can be trained and empowered to save a life. 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 "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Crafting With Action 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Crafting With Action 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Join us to create cozy, no-sew throw blankets to donate to someone in need. While crafting, you’ll also make handwarmers to take home for yourself. 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 31 2026 Sat A Sherlock Holmes Radio Mystery 10:00am–11:00am Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat A Sherlock Holmes Radio Mystery 10:00am–11:00am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Crime may be elementary, dear Watson, but feelings are much more complicated in this radio play adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s short story, A Scandal in Bohemia.
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 Feb 2 - 21 2026 Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/2–2/21 Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bookmobile 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 Feb 2 - 21 2026 Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/2–2/21 Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : From Monday, February 2 to Saturday, February 21, skate on over to any of the library's Bookmobile stops for a fun scavenger hunt based on the Winter Olympic Games!