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Oct-Nov
1
2025
Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe
All Day
10/1–11/1
Bookmobile
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Bookmobile
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It’s spooky season! Come play Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe on the Bookmobile!
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Diwali Scavenger Hunt
All Day
10/6–10/25
Bookmobile
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Bookmobile
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From Monday, October 6, to Saturday, October 25, visit any of the library's Bookmobile stops to take part in a fun, Diwali-themed scavenger hunt which will teach you about the Festival of Lights!
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Oct
23
2025
Thu
Book Brunch Club
10:00am–11:00am
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room:
Conference Room & Online
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Adult
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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!
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Oct
25
2025
Sat
Celebration of India
10:00am–2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Bloomington Public Library
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Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
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Join us for "Celebration of India", a vibrant event honoring the rich cultural heritage of our local Indian community!
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Oct
19
2025
Sun
Puzzle Party: Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
1:00pm–2:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Bloomington Public Library
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Community Rm 1
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-- -- -- Puzzle Dropoff: 9am on Mon., Oct. 13-noon on Sat., Oct. 18 -- -- -- Puzzle Exchange: 1-2pm on Sun., Oct. 19
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Oct
19
2025
Sun
Puzzle Party: Team Puzzle Challenge
1:00pm–3:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2 & 3
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On Sunday, October 19, there will be an all-day PARTY FOR PUZZLE PEOPLE at BPL!
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Hearing Device Assistance
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Oct
20
2025
Mon
English Language Conversation Group
5:30pm–6:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2
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The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.
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Oct
22
2025
Wed
Bird World: Hands-On Photography
6:00pm–7:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2
Age Group:
Adult
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Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could capture it as a picture? Or wondered how to take better photos in your garden? Or maybe you've wanted to document the birds that visit your yard.
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Oct
23
2025
Thu
Grand Prairie Bird Alliance Opening Reception
6:00pm–8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
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Oct
21
2025
Tue
Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation w/ Marissa Bode
7:00pm–8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
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Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Online Program
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Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode who made her feature film debut as Nessarose in the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
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Oct
21
2025
Tue
Fiction Book Club
7:00pm–8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Conference Room & Online
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Adult
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The Fiction Book Club will be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle.
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