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 Jan 3 - 31 2026 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 1/3–1/31 Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bookmobile 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 Jan 3 - 31 2026 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 1/3–1/31 Bookmobile Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Get out of your winter blues and into a good book with the Bookmobile’s Winter Reading Bucket List! Pick up a Winter Reading Bucket List activity sheet on 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day: Self-Portraits! 10:00am–12:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day: Self-Portraits! 10:00am–12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : People of all ages are invited to join us at the library on this non-school day to help celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by creating a self-portrait! 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Teen MLK Jr Craft: Peace Candle Holder 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens Bloomington Public Library Register Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Teen MLK Jr Craft: Peace Candle Holder 2:00pm–4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Join us on this day without school to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by creating a DIY votive candle holder featuring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Bookmobile to Tracy Drive 3:30pm–4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Bookmobile to Tracy Drive 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Bookmobile to Grove 5:30pm–7:00pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Bookmobile to Grove 5:30pm–7:00pm 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 "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jan 19 2026 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 Jan 19 2026 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 : 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Bookmobile to Eagle View 7:45pm–8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Bookmobile to Eagle View 7:45pm–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 "Baby & Toddler" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jan 20 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: In-Person Program : Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Estate Planning & Wills 1:30pm–3:30pm Adult Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Estate Planning & Wills 1:30pm–3:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : Learn how wills, trusts, and powers of attorney work, and why they matter in protecting your family and your future. 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Bookmobile to Four Seasons 3:15pm–4:15pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Bookmobile to Four Seasons 3:15pm–4:15pm 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Bookmobile to Oakwood 5:30pm–6:45pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Bookmobile to Oakwood 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 "Baby & Toddler" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Lapsit Story Time 6:00pm–6:45pm Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jan 20 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: In-Person Program : Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play which strives 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Fiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Fiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Fiction Book Club will be reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Bookmobile to Laesch Acres 7:30pm–8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Bookmobile to Laesch Acres 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 "Child" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group Jan 21 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 "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bookmobile to Wine Way 3:15pm–4:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bookmobile to Wine Way 3:15pm–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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Bookmobile to North Pointe 5:30pm–6:45pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bookmobile to North Pointe 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Waitlist 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 "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bookmobile to Eagle Crest 7:30pm–8:30pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bookmobile to Eagle Crest 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 "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Jan 22 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 Jan 22 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 "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Book Brunch Club 10:00am–11:00am Adult Bloomington Public Library & Online Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Book Brunch Club 10:00am–11:00am 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 : 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! 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Bookmobile to Meadows 2:45pm–4:00pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Bookmobile to Meadows 2:45pm–4:00pm 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 "Everyone" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Bookmobile to Wingover 5:30pm–8:00pm Everyone Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Bookmobile to Wingover 5:30pm–8:00pm 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 "Child" group Jan 22 2026 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Jan 22 2026 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.