This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Super Smash Brothers Tournament 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Super Smash Brothers Tournament 2:00pm–4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Join us in the TeenZone for a Super Smash Brothers Tournament! Teens who register for this program will face-off in a bracket-style tournament playing Super Smash Brothers on the Nintendo Switch.
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 Mar 8 2026 Sun Musical Bingo: Bloomington Reads Edition 2:00pm–3:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required 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 Mar 8 2026 Sun Musical Bingo: Bloomington Reads Edition 2:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program Registration Required : Using music inspired by the book The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore, we’ll play a rousing game of Musical Bingo! 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 Mar 9 2026 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm–5:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Mar 9 2026 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 "Teens" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Teen Craftivism 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Teen Craftivism 6:00pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : During Teen 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 9 2026 Mon The Practical Approach to Meditation 7:00pm–8:15pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 9 2026 Mon The Practical Approach to Meditation 7:00pm–8:15pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Online Program Registration Required : Meditation is a very simple practice, available to all. Utilizing this technique can reduce stress, increase calmness, and clarity as well as promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is so easy, and the benefits can come quickly.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Mar 10 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: Story Time, In-Person Program : Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended 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 "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 Mar 10 2026 Tue BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up 5:30pm–6:45pm 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up 5:30pm–6:45pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: On-the-Go-Vehicle Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Have you heard about Bloomington Library's new On-the-Go vehicle? BPL On-the-Go allows library staff to travel to offsite locations, bringing with them library programs and services.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 6:00pm–6:45pm Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Mar 10 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: Story Time, In-Person Program : Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Mystery Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 10 2026 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 All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom.
This event is in the "Child" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Mar 11 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 "Teens" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 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 "Child" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Mar 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Stream It Like You Mean It! 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Stream It Like You Mean It! 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 : If you're a teen or an adult who wants to start streaming like a pro, plan to join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), the powerful and free tool used by streamers around the world!
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Mar 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 Mar 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 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu After School @ BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Mar 12 2026 Thu After School @ BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm 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 for after-school fun! Various activities will be offered depending on the date: 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 Mar 12 2026 Thu True Colors Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 12 2026 Thu True Colors Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program Registration Required :
This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Fun Friday Story Time 10:00am–3:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Fun Friday Story Time 10:00am–3:30pm 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 : Swing 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, too. 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 Mar 13 2026 Fri Grown-Up Story Time 7:30pm–8:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Grown-Up Story Time 7:30pm–8:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Bloomington Public Library, Next to Normal, and Normal Public Library are joining forces to bring children’s stories to adults! While we may be forced to grow up, we’re not forced to grow out of our love for picture books.
This event is in the "Child" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Lego Construction 9:30am–11:30am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Lego Construction 9:30am–11:30am 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 Lego Construction! The challenge is to build whatever you want and have your picture taken with your creation! 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 "Teens" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Teen Genre Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 14 2026 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 Registration Required : The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly -- on various Saturdays -- 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat D&D for Teens: Wagon of Chaos 12:45pm–4:45pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 14 2026 Sat D&D for Teens: Wagon of Chaos 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 : What began as a routine escort mission has spiraled into disaster. Your employer has vanished without a trace, vital supplies have been stolen, and every clue points to a dangerous plot unfolding in the shadows.
This event is in the "Child" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Fun & Games ~ Family Game Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Mar 15 2026 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 varie
This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Bloomington Reads: Book to Movie 2:00pm–4:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Bloomington Reads: Book to Movie 2:00pm–4:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program : Our Bloomington Reads spotlight title comes to the 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 Mar 16 - 22 2026 Celebrate Mo Willems! All Day 3/16–3/22 Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Mar 16 - 22 2026 Celebrate Mo Willems! All Day 3/16–3/22 Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : During all the library's open hours from March 16 to March 22, celebrate the author Mo Willems with activities in the Children’s Department!