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This event is in the "Teens" group
12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–01/02/2026 @ 5:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec-Jan
2025
Teen Tiny Art Show!
12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–01/02/2026 @ 5:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)
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Beginning December 1, teens may pick up a mini canvas to take home and transform or use provided supplies in the TeenZone to create a tiny masterpiece!
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This event is in the "Child" group
This event is in the "Child" group
Reading Land
All Day
12/26–12/30
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!
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.
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Dec
31
2025
Wed
Closing
Library Closed for New Year's Eve
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library,
Bloomington Public Library & Online,
Bookmobile
Description:
The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.
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Jan
1
2026
Thu
Closing
Library Closed for New Year's Day
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library,
Bloomington Public Library & Online,
Bookmobile
Description:
The Library is closed for New Year's Day.
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This event is in the "Child" group
This event is in the "Child" group
Reading Land
All Day
1/2–1/7
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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During all the library's open hours from December 22 to January 7, you'll be able to visit the Children's Department and play Reading Land!
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.
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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
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
Winter Reading Bucket List
All Day
1/3–1/31
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Bookmobile to Shirley
9:00am–10:00am
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Child" group
This event is in the "Child" group
Dec
29
2025
Mon
Sign and Sing
10:00am–10:30am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
Story Time
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Join Communication Junction at Bloomington Public Library for a 30-minute Sign + Sing Story Time. We will be signing, singing, and reading books all about cookies and jammies!
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.
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This event is in the "Child" group
This event is in the "Child" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Galactic Guardians: An Eco Expedition with Wall-E!
10:00am–11:00am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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.
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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
Jan
2
2026
Fri
New Year's Story Time and Party
10:00am–11:00am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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Was one of your New Year's resolutions to attend more story times? If so, that's perfect! The library is hosting a celebratory, all-ages story time with fun books, songs, dancing, and bubbles.
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge
10:30am–11:45am
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan
3
2026
Sat
Bookmobile to Phillip Place
12:30pm–1:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Teen DIY Personalized Mugs
2:00pm–4:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Join us at 2pm on this day without school to relieve your boredom at home by painting a ceramic mug.
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