Week Calendar

Make a Mason-Jar-Lid Pumpkin Take & Make Craft By taking part in this take-and-make craft, teens can create a fall-inspired pumpkin decoration. Kits will be reserved for the first 50 teens who register. An email with details about picking u...

This October, Bloomington Public Library is issuing a challenge to any teen who would like to develop or improve their digital art skills. Each week throughout October, participants will receive a prompt that they can then draw using digital art soft...

In the Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library, there are 4 pictures of Melvin the Giraffe (BPL's unofficial mascot) in different Halloween costumes.  Kids can vote for their favorite Melvin costume, and then draw a picture of the...

Bookmobile to Crestwicke Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Wingover Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Join us every Tuesday in October at the McLean County Museum of History for music and movement, stories, and fun! This program is intended for children ages birth to 11 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and is limited to 20 fami...

Join us on Thursdays in October at The Junction (301 E Oakland Ave) for music and movement, stories, and fun! This program is intended for children ages birth to 11 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and is limited to 8 families....

Join us on Thursday mornings in October at The Junction (301 E Oakland Ave) for music and movement, stories, and fun! This program is intended for children ages birth to 11 years and their caregivers. Registration is required and is limited to 8 f...

This month, join Melvin on his space adventures as he travels around the Earth, the moon, the sun, and Mercury! Every Friday at 10am, a new pre-recorded video will be posted to the Children's Services at Bloomington Public Library Facebook Gr...

Bookmobile to Angler's Manor Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Children ages 3-11 years are encouraged to build creative and independent projects using a wide variety of Lego bricks and books that will be provided. STEM challenges will also be presented throughout the program to inspire creative t...

Bookmobile to Freedom Oil Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Fleetwood Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to White Eagle Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Arbors Apts. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Traditions Bloomington Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Evergreen Park Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Rd Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Golden Eagle Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

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: 5-5:10pm 5:15-5:25pm 5:30-5:40pm 5:45-5...

Bookmobile to Bohmer Drive Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Eagle Ridge Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

During the Digital Artober Kickoff event, participants will receive an overview of GIMP and be given a chance to create their own artwork. Images created during this kickoff program will count toward the first prompt entry of the month-long Digital A...

Teens who register for this program will join us on Zoom to create 3D-printed Jack-O-Lantern lamps using Tinkercad. After the program ends, Library staff will print the designs. When teens pick up their printed pieces at the library, they will receiv...

Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss In the Woods by Tana French. Contact the Adult Services Desk at 309.590.6168 or reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org to check out or reserve...

Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Ponds Apts. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...

Join author William Anderson as he tells the dramatic true story of the von Trapp family, which fled Hitler's Austria to start new lives in America as the Trapp Family Singers. Their story inspired the musical The Sound of Music. The von Trapp's s...

Bookmobile to Ballybunion Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 ...