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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Dragon Eye Magnet Craft 08/02/2021 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2021 @ 9:00pm Full Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Teens Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided) Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 : Dragon Eye Magnet: Take & Make Craft Teens in Grades 6-12 can create an awesome Dragon Eye magnet with this clay craft. Kits will be reserved for registered teens. Registration can be completed online below, by calling 309.590.6168, or in p...
	This event is in the "Child" group. BPL Seek & Find All Day 8/3 - 8/30 This event is in the "Child" group. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : BPL Seek & Find Seek and find 4 pictures of Pete the Cat in the Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library. A list of clues / answer sheet is available at the Children's Desk. Return your completed answer sheet to a librarian to...
9 am							This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Shirley 9:00am - 10:00am This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Shirley The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...
10 am				This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Itsy Arts 10:00am - 10:30am Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 14 : Itsy Arts The Illinois Art Station returns to Bloomington Public Library to offer Itsy Arts for all artists age 1-5 years! Participate with your child to explore the visual arts through hands-on art making opportunities and imaginative pla...		This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Wild Card Friday 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, Facebook (Pre-recorded) : Wild Card Friday Wild Card Friday videos are back! What will we share? ... a recorded story time? ... a travel update on Melvin's visits to new states and libraries? ... a DIY craft video? ... an installment of Book Smart Ki... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Mercherle Drive 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Mercherle Drive The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Hilltop 10:30am - 11:45am This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Court The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...
11 am				This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Itsy Arts 11:00am - 11:30am Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Itsy Arts The Illinois Art Station returns to Bloomington Public Library to offer Itsy Arts for all artists age 1-5 years! Participate with your child to explore the visual arts through hands-on art making opportunities and imaginative pla...
12 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Franklin Park 12:00pm - 1:00pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Franklin Park The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Heartland Hills 12:30pm - 1:00pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Heartland Hills The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. Minecraft on Discord 1:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Online Program : Minecraft on Discord Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on our Minecraft server for open gaming. The server will be open from 3-7pm every Monday and 1-5pm every Saturday during the month of August. Registration is not necessary, but ...
2 pm						This event is in the "Child" group. DIY Pet Cactus Rocks 2:00pm - 3:00pm Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 5 : DIY Pet Cactus Rocks Have you ever seen a craft and just HAD to make your own version? That was how we felt when we first saw pet cactus rocks! We'll provide the supplies and help with assembly, although kids will need their grown-u...
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Minecraft on Discord 3:00pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Online Program : Minecraft on Discord Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on our Discord server for open gaming. The server will be open from 3-7pm every Monday and 1-5pm every Saturday during the month of August. There's no need to register, but part... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Waterford Estates 3:30pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Waterford Estates The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Four Seasons 3:15pm - 4:15pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Four Seasons The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Sapphire Lake 3:15pm - 4:30pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Sapphire Lake The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...
4 pm					This event is in the "Child" group. DIY Pet Cactus Rocks 4:00pm - 5:00pm Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Waitlist Seats Remaining: 4 : DIY Pet Cactus Rocks Have you ever seen a craft and just HAD to make your own version? That was how we felt when we first saw pet cactus rocks! We'll provide the supplies and help with assembly, although kids will need their grown-up's help too. ...
5 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to The Grove 5:30pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to The Grove The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Oakwood 5:30pm - 6:45pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Oakwood The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to North Pointe 5:30pm - 6:45pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to North Pointe The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Wingover 5:30pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Wingover The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. D&D: Parnast Under Siege (Part 1) 5:30pm - 9:00pm Full Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Online Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 : Dungeons & Dragons: Parnast Under Siege (Part 1) Join us online for a night of Dungeons and Dragons in which we'll explore the adventure: Parnast Under Siege. We will be playing 5E Dungeons and Dragons using Roll20 and Zoom. A mic...
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Astrology 101 7:00pm - 8:00pm Full Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Online Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited : Astrology 101 There is more to Astrology than horoscopes! Join us online via Zoom for an introduction to astrology with Jez Layman. Our presenter will cover astrology-related topics -- the sun, moon, rising signs, planets, and houses. Attendees... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle View 7:45pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Eagle View The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Adult" group. Fiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Full Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Online Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited : Fiction Book Club The Fiction Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve a print ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Park Place 7:30pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Park Place The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle Crest 7:30pm - 8:30pm This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Eagle Crest The Bookmobile has reopened. Patrons are again allowed to board and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity will be limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 ...	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Meditation as Medication: A Doctor's Perspective 7:00pm - 8:00pm Full Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Online Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 46 : Meditation as Medication - A Doctor’s Perspective Can meditation improve high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, or pain? Learn how meditation can have a profound effect on your life with Matthew Raider, MD, a clinical physician and coordinating...