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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
Feb-Mar
2026
The Wonderful Works of Women
All Day
2/23–3/14
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Visit any of the library's Bookmobile stops to play a matching game that celebrates the accomplishments of women throughout history. This game is in honor of Women's History Month.
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This event is in the "Child" group
This event is in the "Child" group
Mar
14
2026
Sat
Lego Construction
9:30am–11:30am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Join us at the library for Lego Construction! The challenge is to build whatever you want and have your picture taken with your creation!
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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| 10 am |
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This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
Mar
10
2026
Tue
Lapsit Story Time
10:00am–10:45am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.
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
Mar
11
2026
Wed
Preschool Story Time
10:00am–10:30am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
Preschool Story Time
Help your child build independent listening skills while learning and having fun! This story time -- recommended for children ages 3-5 years -- will feature longer stories, flannel boards, music, puppets, and activities which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. Questions about this program can be emailed to Mr. Jesse at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
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
Mar
12
2026
Thu
Toddler Story Time
10:00am–10:30am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and movement activities.
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
Mar
13
2026
Fri
Fun Friday Story Time
10:00am–3:30pm
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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Swing by the Children’s Program Room on Fridays at 10am for 30 minutes of music, movement, giggles, and great stories! This playful and engaging story time is perfect for kids — from birth to age 11 years — and their grown-ups, too.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
14
2026
Sat
Teen Genre Book Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
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The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly -- on various Saturdays -- to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.
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| 12 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
11
2026
Wed
Teen Writing Workshop
12:00pm–1:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
TeenZone
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschooled creative writers!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
14
2026
Sat
D&D for Teens: Wagon of Chaos
12:45pm–4:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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What began as a routine escort mission has spiraled into disaster. Your employer has vanished without a trace, vital supplies have been stolen, and every clue points to a dangerous plot unfolding in the shadows.
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| 1 pm |
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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
Mar
8
2026
Sun
Musical Bingo: Bloomington Reads Edition
2:00pm–3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
Bloomington Reads,
In-Person Program
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Using music inspired by the book The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore, we’ll play a rousing game of Musical Bingo!
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
Mar
12
2026
Thu
After School @ BPL
3:30pm–5:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Join us 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.
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This event is in the "Child" group
This event is in the "Child" group
Mar
9
2026
Mon
D&D for Kids
4:00pm–5:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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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.
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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
Mar
10
2026
Tue
BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up
5:30pm–6:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
On-the-Go-Vehicle
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Have you heard about Bloomington Library's new On-the-Go vehicle? BPL On-the-Go allows library staff to travel to offsite locations, bringing with them library programs and services.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
9
2026
Mon
Teen Craftivism
6:00pm–7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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During Teen Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts.
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 "Baby & Toddler" group
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group
Mar
10
2026
Tue
Lapsit Story Time
6:00pm–6:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, art, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.
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
Mar
11
2026
Wed
Tales for Tails
6:00pm–7:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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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 in the Children's Department:
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
Mar
11
2026
Wed
Stream It Like You Mean It!
6:00pm–8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adult,
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program,
Online Program
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If you're a teen or an adult who wants to start streaming like a pro, plan to join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), the powerful and free tool used by streamers around the world!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Adult,
Teens
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
12
2026
Thu
True Colors Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Adult,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club,
In-Person Program
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Adult,
Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
9
2026
Mon
The Practical Approach to Meditation
7:00pm–8:15pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Teens
Program Type:
Online Program
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Meditation is a very simple practice, available to all. Utilizing this technique can reduce stress, increase calmness, and clarity as well as promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is so easy, and the benefits can come quickly.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Mar
10
2026
Tue
Mystery Book Club
7:00pm–8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library & Online
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room:
Conference Room & Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
In-Person Program,
Online Program
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Mar
13
2026
Fri
Grown-Up Story Time
7:30pm–8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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Bloomington Public Library, Next to Normal, and Normal Public Library are joining forces to bring children’s stories to adults! While we may be forced to grow up, we’re not forced to grow out of our love for picture books.
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