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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jan-Feb
2022
All Day 1/10 - 2/6
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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The Mitten Seek & Find
Visit the Children's Department where you'll seek and find the 8 animals from Jan Brett’s book The Mitten.
Then, return your completed mitten answer sheet to a librarian at the Children’s Desk.
This program is offe...
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
All Day 2/7 - 2/28
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Melvin's Olympic Seek & Find
During any of the library’s open hours, visit the Children’s Desk and ask for Melvin’s Olympic Riddle Sheet. After solving the riddles, you’ll be able to find Melvin the Giraffe competing in the Winter Olympics. Vo...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
01/10/2022 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2022 @ 9:00pm
Full
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan-Feb
2022
01/10/2022 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2022 @ 9:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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:
4
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Sock Snowman: Take & Make Craft
Teens who register for this take & make craft will create a winter-inspired snowman decoration.
Kits will be reserved for the first 40 teens who register. An email with details about picking up the k...
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
All Day 2/1 - 2/14
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Snail Mail for Snails
To celebrate National Thank A Mail Carrier Day on February 4, we'll be accepting snail mail (handwritten or typed letters (no postage or envelopes necessary) on behalf of the snails in our fish tank. Letters will be accepted ...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
02/01/2022 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2022 @ 10:00pm
Full
This event is in the "Teens" group.
02/01/2022 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2022 @ 10:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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: 0
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Snow Globes: Take & Make Craft
By taking part in this take-and-make craft, teens can create a winter-inspired snow globe.
Kits will be reserved for the first 9 teens who register. An email with details about picking up the kit -- including ...
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
12
2022
Sat
8:45am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Arrowsmith
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
10:00am - 10:30am
Bloomington Public Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Toddler Story Time
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Toddler Story Time
Toddlers are always on the go! This interactive story time in the Story Room will encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and lots of movement activities. This program is intended for toddlers, age 19-35 mon...
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
10:30am - 11:00am
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Toddler Story Time
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Toddler Story Time
Toddlers are always on the go! This interactive story time in the Story Room will encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and lots of movement activities. This program is intended for toddlers, age 19-35 mon...
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Feb
11
2022
Fri
10:00am - 10:30am
Bloomington Public Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Online Program,
Facebook (Pre-recorded)
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Wile Card Friday
What will we share? ... a craft project?... a recorded story time? ... a travel update on Melvin's visits to new states and libraries? ... an installment of Book Smart Kids?
At 10am, this pre-recorded progr...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
11
2022
Fri
10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Miller Park
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
12
2022
Sat
10:00am - 1:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Monthly Donation Day
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Monthly Donation Day
2nd Saturday of each month
10am-1pm; Community Room
Bloomington Public Library volunteers accept donations of gently used books, audio books, DVDs, CDs, and Blu-ray discs on the second Saturday of each month from 10a...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
12
2022
Sat
10:15am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Ellsworth
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Feb
12
2022
Sat
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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African American History through Storytelling
Celebrate African American history together with local storyteller Pamela Purnell and drummer Austin Cook. People of all ages are welcome. We will hold this celebration in the Child...
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
12
2022
Sat
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Irvin Apts
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Feb
12
2022
Sat
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Sensory Story Time
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
2
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Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time invites children of all ages and all abilities to engage their senses with specialized stories, music, and activities. During each Sensory Story Time, some time will be reserved for sensory play and socializat...
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
7
2022
Mon
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
8
2022
Tue
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Holton Homes
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
9
2022
Wed
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Spring Ridge
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
7
2022
Mon
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
8
2022
Tue
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Eagle Creek
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
9
2022
Wed
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Feb
9
2022
Wed
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Tales for Tails
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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Tales for Tails
This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.
On the night of the program, there will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup in t...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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DIY Electronic Greeting Cards
Using copper tape and LED lights, teens will learn to create interactive greetings cards which can be customized for any occasion. On Thursday, February 3, each teen registered for the program will need to visit the C...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Tax Planning Strategies
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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Tax Planning Strategies for 2022
Learn valuable financial tips for 2022 in this session that focus on taxes.
The presenter, Tyler Wrezinski, is from the Institute of Financial Education, a group of local financial planners who offer free, publi...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
7
2022
Mon
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
14
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Books on Tap Book Club
The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse (602 N. Main St., Bloomington) to discuss The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell by Kamau Bell.
Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
7
2022
Mon
7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Phillip Place
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
8
2022
Tue
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
9
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Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit.
Online registration for this program can be completed below. You may also register by calling 309.590.6168 or by visiting th...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
8
2022
Tue
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Stevenson School
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
9
2022
Wed
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teens
Program Type:
Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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From Slave to State Legislator
John W. E. Thomas was born a slave in Alabama in 1847. After migrating to Illinois after the Civil War, he became a successful teacher, attorney, and politician. Eventually, Thomas became the first African American t...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
9
2022
Wed
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Garling Heights
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge
Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse.
Masks are required for entry.
Capacity is limited.
Text questions to 309.446.8398
View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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