Easter Closure

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20, in observance of Easter.

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Dogs of Chernobyl

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Nearly 39 years after the nuclear accident, Stephen Quandt reflects on his recent trip to Chernobyl, now part of Ukraine, to participate in a spay/neuter and research campaign for the dogs descended from the pets left behind after the disaster.

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This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Bloomington Public Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Online Program
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Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of more than 100 books for young people.

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Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
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Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

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Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 27
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 10
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The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss In The Deep by Loreth Ann White. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 11
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The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd. 

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Book Brunch Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 11
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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 "Adult" group.

The Henney Kilowatt: Bloomington's "Car of Tomorrow"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
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Long before Rivian become one of the hottest electric automakers on the planet, the Twin Cities were center stage for another battery-powered vehicle -- the Henney Kilowatt -- a project of the National Union Electric Co., a conglomerate whose hold

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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.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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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 "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 12
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Book Brunch Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 11
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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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Meditation for a More Peaceful & Healthier Life

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 30
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Many people all over the world are turning to meditation to help them lead a more peaceful and healthier lifestyle.

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

Stream It Like You Mean It with OBS

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 15
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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 "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 29
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Raven Black by Ann Cleeves. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Brunch Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 11
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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 "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 29
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 12
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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 29
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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The Fiction Book Club will be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
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Seats Remaining: 29
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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