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Toddler Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Sensory Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 20
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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.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fun Friday Story Time

10:00am - 10:00am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Everyone
Program Type: Story Time
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Join us every Friday from September 13 - November 22, for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in Children's Program Rooms 1-2. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN!

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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dune TTRPG: Harvesters of Dune for Adults

12:45pm - 4:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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Adults are invited to join us for an immersive Dune tabletop role-playing adventure set on the desert planet of Arrakis!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

STOP THE BLEED®

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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The leading cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Learning to STOP THE BLEED® is a lifesaving skill. With 3 quick actions, you can be trained and empowered to save a life.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Itsy Arts

10:00am - 11:00am
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Itsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 2-5 years and their families.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

English Language Conversation

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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English Language Conversation

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Lapsit Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, 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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Lapsit Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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
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Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Raise Your Voice with Author Jason Reynolds

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
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Welcome youth author Jason Reynolds, who has had No.

This event is in the "Child" group.

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 old -- will feature longer stories, flannel boards, music, puppets, and activities which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. Meet in Children's Program Room 2 at Bloomington Library.

Questions about this program can be emailed to Mr. Jesse at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

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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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

FAFSA Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for help filling out your FAFSA for the 2025-2026 School Year. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at the library to assist students and their families.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Tales for Tails

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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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.

Toddler Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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
:

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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Sensory Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 20
:

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.

This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Fun Friday Story Time

10:00am - 10:00am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Everyone
Program Type: Story Time
:

Join us every Friday from September 13 - November 22, for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in Children's Program Rooms 1-2. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN!

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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Child" group.

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
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Join us for Lego Construction, and have your picture taken with your creation. The challenge is to build whatever you want!

This event is in the "Child" group.

Not So Spooky Stories

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
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Enjoy “silly and chilly” tales as the Twin City Tale Spinners delight listeners with fun stories. Come dressed in your Halloween costume if you wish! After the stories, we’ll have crafts for kids to make in the Children’s Department!

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Lapsit Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Lapsit Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

This event is in the "Child" group.

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 old -- will feature longer stories, flannel boards, music, puppets, and activities which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. Meet in Children's Program Room 2 at Bloomington Library.

Questions about this program can be emailed to Mr. Jesse at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

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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 Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Get Podcasting!

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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In this hands-on workshop, teens will discover the art of creating compelling podcasts while integrating cutting-edge AI technology for inspiration.

This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Halloween Parade and Story Time

10:00am - 12:00pm
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
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Kids of all ages are invited to come to Bloomington Library in costume and join our annual Halloween Parade and Story Time.