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 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 12/1–12/20 Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone 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 Dec 1 - 20 2025 Winter Reading Bucket List All Day 12/1–12/20 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 Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Bloomington Library’s Used Book Shop will host a book sale during which shoppers will be allowed to fill a bag for $5.
This event is in the "Child" group RC Cars for Kids 2:00pm–3:00pm Child Register Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Dec 13 2025 Sat RC Cars for Kids 2:00pm–3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Kids can work together repurposing cardboard boxes to build obstacles and ramps for Remote Control cars. They'll then take turns at the wheel maneuvering through their creations. Boxes and cars will be provided.
This event is in the "Child" group After School at BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm Child This event is in the "Child" group Dec 11 2025 Thu After School at BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us in Children’s Program Room 1 for after-school fun. Various activities will be offered depending on the date … 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 "Child" group D&D for Kids 4:00pm–5:30pm Child Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Dec 8 2025 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm–5:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Child" group Family Art Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Child This event is in the "Child" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Family Art Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us at the library for a relaxing evening of art making and creativity with your family! There will be a variety of art supplies available to create your family's masterpiece. 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 "Child" group Cozy Winter Crafts 6:00pm–7:00pm Child This event is in the "Child" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Cozy Winter Crafts 6:00pm–7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Save big money at the library! Join us to make classic low-budget (free to you) decor for the winter season. Kids will learn to make crafts such as decorative spiced oranges, popcorn strings, paper chains, paper ornaments, and paper snowflakes! 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.