Come together with fellow readers at our Banned Book Discussion, a program dedicated to discussing any banned book you've read.

Have you heard? Bloomington Public Library has added two brand new recording studios to its building! But what if you're unsure how to use the equipment or don't have experience using a studio?

No problem! 

With book challenges at an all-time high, library staff, educators, and authors often face stressful situations.

Teens are invited to join us this fall on three days without school to relieve their boredom at home.

Wait! Don't rake up all those leaves!

Teens will have the opportunity to learn a bit about sewing and will be introduced to the Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machines which can be reserved for use in the Innovation Lab.

Teens who register for this program will use a wax melting pot to create their own candles and will use the Innovation Lab's Cricut machine to create stickers to add to their candle jars.

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

Teens are invited to join us for an immersive Dune tabletop role-playing adventure set on the desert planet of Arrakis!

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!

Teens are invited to join us this fall on three days without school to relieve their boredom at home.

Adults and high school teens (age 15+) will have the opportunity to learn the basics of SketchUp, a very popular 3D modeling program.

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.

Welcome youth author Jason Reynolds, who has had No.

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.

In this hands-on workshop, teens will discover the art of creating compelling podcasts while integrating cutting-edge AI technology for inspiration.

Teens are invited to join us on Halloween for a Murder Mystery Party. There will be snacks, drinks, candy, and MURDER!

In this program, participants will use a sewing pattern to create an apron. They will get to choose from four one-size apron styles and learn about operating a sewing machine. Participants will leave with their own apron.

Teens are invited to join us this fall on three days without school to relieve their boredom at home.