This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 25 2025 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. Apr 25 2025 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 : Join us every Friday for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in the Children's Program Rooms. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN! This program is perfect for children -- ages birth to 11 years -- and their caregivers. 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat QPR Suicide Prevention Training 10:00am - 11:30am Adult Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat QPR Suicide Prevention Training 10:00am - 11:30am Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : During this life-saving training session attendees will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action. 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 "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun El día de los niños/El día de los libros 2:00pm - 4:00pm Child, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun El día de los niños/El día de los libros 2:00pm - 4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Child, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : English
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration 2:00pm - 4:00pm Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration 2:00pm - 4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Whether you’re a needlework novice who's thinking about a new hobby or a seasoned crafter who is looking for new techniques, this program will allow you to explore the world of fiber arts with demonstrations of spinning, knitting, crocheting, quil 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. May 1 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. May 1 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Waitlist 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. May 3 2025 Sat RC Cars for Kids 2:00pm - 3:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. May 3 2025 Sat RC Cars for Kids 2:00pm - 3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Kids will need to work together as they repurpose cardboard boxes to build obstacles and ramps for RC (remote control) cars. Then, they'll take turns at the wheel maneuvering through their creation. 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. May 5 2025 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. May 5 2025 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm Bloomington Public Library Waitlist 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. May 5 2025 Mon Teen Craftivism 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 5 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 March, April, and May. 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 "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 7 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 7 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Estate Planning and Wills 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Estate Planning and Wills 6:00pm - 8:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : An estate plan is vital for any individual, couple or family that owns a home and has assets. 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. May 8 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program : Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?
This event is in the "Child" group. May 10 2025 Sat Ghost in the Opera House 10:00am - 11:00am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. May 10 2025 Sat Ghost in the Opera House 10:00am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Prairie Fire Theatre Children's Opera Presents Ghost in the Opera House! 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. May 10 2025 Sat Houseplant Swap 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 10 2025 Sat Houseplant Swap 11:00am - 12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all plant people!
This event is in the "Child" group. May 12 2025 Mon School-Age Crafts 3:00pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. May 12 2025 Mon School-Age Crafts 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : School-age children are invited to join us on the following afternoons/evenings to create the following 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 "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Mystery Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 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 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 "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 14 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 14 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Meet Prairie State Legal Services 6:00pm - 7:15pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Meet Prairie State Legal Services 6:00pm - 7:15pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us for a program led by Prairie State Legal Services, a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to individuals who cannot afford a private attorney. 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. May 15 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group. May 15 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Waitlist 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. May 17 2025 Sat Teen Genre Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 17 2025 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, In-Person Program Registration Required : The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly 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. May 17 2025 Sat D&D: Escape from the Pirate's Hold! 12:45pm - 4:45pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 17 2025 Sat D&D: Escape from the Pirate's Hold! 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 : In Escape from the Pirate's Hold, you find yourself trapped in a dangerous hideout controlled by ruthless pirates and criminals.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 19 2025 Mon English Language Conversation Group 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult, Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 19 2025 Mon English Language Conversation Group 5:30pm - 6:30pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language. 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. May 19 2025 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. May 19 2025 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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 : Join us for an evening of stories, laughs, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! This story time is for all ages. 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.