This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East 12:00pm - 1:00pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 "Baby & Toddler" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Itsy Bitsy Arts 10:00am - 10:45am Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Itsy Bitsy Arts 10:00am - 10:45am Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Itsy Bitsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 0-2 years and their families. 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 "Baby & Toddler" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Itsy Arts 11:00am - 12:00pm Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Itsy Arts 11:00am - 12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Itsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 2-5 years and their families. 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 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments 3:30pm - 4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments 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 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road 5:30pm - 6:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road 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. Jul 7 2025 Mon Books on Tap Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Books on Tap Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required : The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss How Can I Help You by Laura Sims.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Teen Craftivism 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Teen Craftivism 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in June, July, and August. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts. 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 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes 7:15pm - 8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes 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 8 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 8 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 "Everyone" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Traditions 3:30pm - 4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Traditions 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 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Golden Eagle 5:30pm - 6:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Golden Eagle 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 8 2025 Tue Summer Chess Club 5:30pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Chess Club 5:30pm - 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 : Calling all knights of the square table! 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. Jul 8 2025 Tue Mystery Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Mystery Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Ponds Apts 7:15pm - 8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Bookmobile to Ponds Apts 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 "Teens" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 9 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 "Everyone" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Evergreen 3:30pm - 4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Evergreen 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 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Bohmer 5:30pm - 6:45pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Bohmer 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. 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 9 2025 Wed Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo 5:30pm - 7:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Offsite Event 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 9 2025 Wed Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us for Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo, a free, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community! This event is being held in conjunction with the Prairie Pride Coalition, and Normal Public Library.
This event is in the "Child" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. Jul 9 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 "Everyone" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave 7:30pm - 8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave 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 10 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Wingover 9:30am - 10:30am Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Bookmobile to Wingover 9:30am - 10:30am 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 "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jul 10 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 10 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. Jul 10 2025 Thu Tales for Tails 1:00pm - 2:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Tales for Tails 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 "Baby & Toddler" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Tummy Time Play 2:00pm - 3:00pm Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Tummy Time Play 2:00pm - 3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us for this relaxed, interactive program designed to encourage fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and socialization skills through play for our youngest library patrons! 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.