This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Super Saturday Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Super Saturday Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Join us for an all-ages story time extravaganza where we'll dance, listen to music, read stories, and have a wondrous time. This story time is perfect for kiddos, age birth-11 years, and their caregivers. We'll see you there! 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. Jun 14 2025 Sat Teen Genre Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Teen Genre Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program Registration Required : The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat So You Want To Be A DM? 2:00pm - 3:15pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat So You Want To Be A DM? 2:00pm - 3:15pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : An Introduction to Running Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Crafternoon at BPL 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Crafternoon at BPL 3:00pm - 4:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us at the library for a creative meetup for adults! 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. Jun 16 2025 Mon Bookworms 9:30am - 11:00am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Bookworms 9:30am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Wiggle your way through some book-themed activities before spending time reading (or listening to your adult read to you) as you work your way toward completing your reading goals for the summer. 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. Jun 16 2025 Mon Paws and Pages 1:00pm - 3:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Paws and Pages 1:00pm - 3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : This program, which takes place at the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal, pairs children in grades K-5 with shelter animals to practice reading aloud.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon English Language Conversation Group 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon English Language Conversation Group 5:30pm - 6:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language. 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. Jun 17 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. Jun 17 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 "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. Jun 17 2025 Tue Meet the Bookmobile! 10:30am - 12:00pm 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. Jun 17 2025 Tue Meet the Bookmobile! 10:30am - 12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : The bookmobile is ready to meet you! The Bookmobile will offer fun and games near the Olive Street entrance at the main library. While you're aboard, you'll be able to learn about the library's bookmobile services.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Adulting 101 (for Teens) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Adulting 101 (for Teens) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : There is a lot to learn when embarking into the “real world” as a young adult. During this program, staff from Illinois State Credit Union will discuss some financial aspects that should be considered. 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. Jun 17 2025 Tue Fiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 17 2025 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 meet to discuss The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd.
This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Sensory Story Time 10:00am - 11:00am Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Sensory Story Time 10:00am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library Upcoming 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. 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth at BPL! 10:00am - 1:00pm 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth at BPL! 10:00am - 1:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, and is celebrated on June 19. 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth Night Out (Movie) 6:00pm - 8:15pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth Night Out (Movie) 6:00pm - 8:15pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program : Commemorate Juneteenth as you watch a film on our big screen! 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. Jun 21 2025 Sat CAST Presents: Sally Sells Seashells 11:30am - 12:30pm 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. Jun 21 2025 Sat CAST Presents: Sally Sells Seashells 11:30am - 12:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Crossroads Area Student Theatre (CAST) Summer Camp presents: Sally Sells Seashells (And You Can Too!) 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. Jun 22 2025 Sun Fun & Games: Family Game Day 2:00pm - 4:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 22 2025 Sun Fun & Games: Family Game Day 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 in the Children's Department for classic board games, card games, and puzzles. Game masters from Red Raccoon Games will join us on site to demonstrate how to play a variety of hand-picked games, all appropriate for your family gaming 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. Jun 23 2025 Mon Trash Tunes: Building Instruments from Trash 10:00am - 11:00am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Trash Tunes: Building Instruments from Trash 10:00am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Join the Ecology Action Center as we explore the true story behind Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood. 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. Jun 24 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. Jun 24 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 "Child" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Family Art Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 24 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 "Teens" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 25 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. Jun 25 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming 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. Jun 25 2025 Wed Concert on the Patio: Kate Herald 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. Jun 25 2025 Wed Concert on the Patio: Kate Herald 6:30pm - 8:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside 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 "Adult" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Book Brunch Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 26 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!