This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 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 homeschooled creative writers!
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Valentine's Day Cards 4:30pm–6:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Valentine's Day Cards 4:30pm–6:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Innovation Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program : Make Valentine's Day cards to share with friends, family, loved ones, even yourself! Materials, pre-cut by staff using the Innovation Lab's Cricut machine, will be available to participants to assemble and create their own special design.
This event is in the "Child" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Toddler 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Toddler Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities. 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu After School at BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Feb 12 2026 Thu After School at BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : After School at BPL 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Fun Friday 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Fun Friday 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 : Stop by the Children’s Program Room on Fridays at 10am for 30 minutes of music, movement, giggles, and great stories! This playful and engaging story time is perfect for kids — from birth to age 11 years — and their grown-ups. 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Ramadan Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Ramadan Story Time 10:00am–11:00am 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 : Come celebrate as we prepare for Ramadan with a lively, all-ages story time! We’ll read books, sing songs, get creative with crafts, and learn about the significance of this special time of year. 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat D&D: Breakout at Blackstone Keep 12:45pm–4:45pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 14 2026 Sat D&D: Breakout at Blackstone Keep 12:45pm–4:45pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : You’ve been trapped, stripped of your gear, and thrown into the deepest cell beneath the city, where prisoners are meant to be forgotten. Whether your sentence was earned or unjust, escape is now your only option.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Teens Behind the Scenes 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Teens Behind the Scenes 1:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Have you ever wondered what's going on behind the scenes at the library? Whether you're just curious or investigating a potential career, this teens-only guided tour through the staff areas of the library will answer all your questions!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Language Conversation Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Language Conversation Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Are you looking to practice your language skills in a friendly and relaxed setting? Come join our Language Conversation Group! 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Lunar New Year Crafts 9:00am–9:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Lunar New Year Crafts 9:00am–9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Happy Lunar New Year! Join us at the library to welcome in a prosperous year as we make crafts in the Children's Department.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development. 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 "Baby & Toddler" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 6:00pm–6:45pm Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 6:00pm–6:45pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development. 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 "Adult" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Fiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 17 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 Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert.
This event is in the "Child" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Preschool Story Time Help your child build independent listening skills while learning and having fun! This story time -- recommended for children ages 3-5 years -- will feature longer stories, flannel boards, music, puppets, and activities which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. Questions about this program can be emailed to Mr. Jesse at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org. 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Toddler 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Toddler Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities. 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Feb 19 2026 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in Grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Fun Friday 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Fun Friday 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 : Stop by the Children’s Program Room on Fridays at 10am for 30 minutes of music, movement, giggles, and great stories! This playful and engaging story time is perfect for kids — from birth to age 11 years — and their grown-ups. 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 Feb 21 2026 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 Feb 21 2026 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 : Get ready to dance, sing, and dive into magical stories at our all-ages story time! Perfect for caregivers and kids from birth to 11 years old, this event is packed with music, movement, and read-aloud fun. Come share in the joy and wonder. 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat Recording Studio Basics 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Recording Studio Basics 3:00pm–4:30pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program Registration Required : Bloomington Public Library offers two recording studios which are available for public use! If you're leery to reserve time in the studios because you don't know how to use the equipment and software, this is your chance to learn!
This event is in the "Child" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Craftivism for Kids: Mental Health Kits 5:30pm–6:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Craftivism for Kids: Mental Health Kits 5:30pm–6:30pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : A combination of crafts and activism, "craftivism" is a way to explore historical and modern examples of arts and crafts being used to convey a message.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Teen Trivia Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Teen Trivia Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us for a night of trivia in the Teen Zone! You can bring friends to play as a group or play on your own. Teams of 6 people or less can compete to win a prize. The team with the most points wins!
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 23 2026 Mon True Crime Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 23 2026 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, In-Person Program, Online Program Registration Required : Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will discuss In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America's Child by Kim Cross. As an added bonus, the book's author will join our discussion