This event is in the "Child" group Jul 5 - 28 2025 Book World Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/5–7/28 Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Jul 5 - 28 2025 Book World Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/5–7/28 Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Visit the Children's Desk to request a Book World Scavenger Hunt Sheet.Then compete the following:
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Summer Reading Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Summer Reading Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Children of all ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and fun during our Summer Reading Story Time!Questions about this program can be emailed to jessew@bloomingtonlibrary.org. 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 "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Reality Fair for Teens 2:00pm–4:30pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Reality Fair for Teens 2:00pm–4:30pm Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Join representatives from the Illinois State Credit Union for a life-size game of 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 "Everyone" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Holton Homes 3:30pm–4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Holton Homes 3:30pm–4:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Eagle Creek 5:30pm–6:45pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Eagle Creek 5:30pm–6:45pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Child" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Family Art Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Family Art Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us at the library for a relaxing evening of art making and creativity with your family! There will be a variety of art supplies available to create your family's masterpiece. 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 "Everyone" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Tipton Trails 7:30pm–8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Tipton Trails 7:30pm–8:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.
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 Jul 23 2025 Wed Storm Science! 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 Jul 23 2025 Wed Storm Science! 1:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Explore the fundamentals of extreme weather! 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 "Everyone" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Arcadia Drive 3:30pm–4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Arcadia Drive 3:30pm–4:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park 5:30pm–6:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park 5:30pm–6:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Child" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup in the Children's Department:
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 Jul 23 2025 Wed Concert on the Patio: Davenport, Dish, Mish & Kerry Myers 6:30pm–8:00pm 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 Jul 23 2025 Wed Concert on the Patio: Davenport, Dish, Mish & Kerry Myers 6:30pm–8:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Patio Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Garling Heights 7:30pm–8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Garling Heights 7:30pm–8:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Book Brunch Club 10:00am–11:00am Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 24 2025 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!
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Sensory Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Sensory Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Registration Required : This inclusive story time offers stories, songs, and sensory-focused activities for children of all ages and abilities! After story time, stay for sensory play and socialization. Disclaimer(s) Daycares Due to limited space in the Children's Program Rooms, groups (such as daycare centers) interested in story times need to make arrangements in advance by contacting the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org. 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 Jul 24 2025 Thu Tales for Tails 1:00pm–2:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Tales for Tails 1:00pm–2:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup in the Children's Department:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Broadmoor 3:30pm–4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Broadmoor 3:30pm–4:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge 5:30pm–6:45pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge 5:30pm–6:45pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 24 2025 Thu How to Run D&D for Your Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 24 2025 Thu How to Run D&D for Your Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : If you are interested in running a Dungeons and Dragons game for your kids but aren't sure where to start -- we can help! 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Meditation for a More Peaceful & Healthier Life 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Meditation for a More Peaceful & Healthier Life 7:00pm–8:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Online Program Registration Required : Many people all over the world are turning to meditation to help them lead a more peaceful and healthier lifestyle.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park 7:30pm–8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park 7:30pm–8:30pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Bookmobile to Waterford Estates 10:30am–11:30am Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Bookmobile to Waterford Estates 10:30am–11:30am Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts 12:15pm–1:15pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts 12:15pm–1:15pm Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:309.590.6120 (call)309.446.8398 (text)Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule online.