This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Bookmobile to Phillip Place 12:30pm–1:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Bookmobile to Phillip Place 12:30pm–1:30pm 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 19 2025 Sat Disability Insurance Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Disability Insurance Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : Learn how to navigate the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process at this free workshop presented by Chestnut Health Systems. 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 19 2025 Sat Robot Rube Goldberg Machines 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Robot Rube Goldberg Machines 1:00pm–4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Innovation Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Get ready to move a golf ball in the most complicated way imaginable! In this hands-on workshop, teens will use VEX robotics parts to design and construct a Rube Goldberg machine.
This event is in the "Child" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Bookworms 9:30am–11:00am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Jul 21 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 "Everyone" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive 3:15pm–4:15pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive 3:15pm–4:15pm 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 21 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South 5:30pm–6:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 21 2025 Mon English Language Conversation Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Cancelled Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Cancelled English Language Conversation Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Bloomington Public Library Full 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 Jul 21 2025 Mon Story Time for a Summer Night 6:00pm–6:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Story Time for a Summer Night 6:00pm–6:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time : Join Mr. Cody and Ms. Lisa for an evening story time that will include books, songs, fingerplays and activitiesThis story time is for kids of all ages. 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 21 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Harvest Pointe 7:15pm–8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Harvest Pointe 7:15pm–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 "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 Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Reality Fair for Teens 2:00pm–4:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Jul 23 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 Jul 23 2025 Wed Concert on the Patio: Davenport, Dish and Mish 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 and Mish 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 "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 Upcoming 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 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.