Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/15)	Mon (3/16)	Tue (3/17)	Wed (3/18)	Thu (3/19)	Fri (3/20)	Sat (3/21)
All Day		This event is in the "Child" group Celebrate Mo Willems! All Day 3/16–3/22 Child This event is in the "Child" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : During all the library's open hours from March 16 to March 22, celebrate the author Mo Willems with activities in the Children’s Department!
		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 Count the Clovers Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/16–4/4 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 Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Visit any of the library's Bookmobile stops and test your luck as you hunt for four-leaf clovers hidden on the Bookmobile. Once you’ve located all the four-leaf clovers, see the Bookmobile driver for a small completion prize.
9 am							This event is in the "Adult" group National Quilt Day Quilt-In 9:00am–4:00pm Adult Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Celebrate National Quilt Month with a one-day quilting retreat! Build community with your fellow quilters, be inspired by your fellow creatives, and enjoy some uninterrupted sewing time free from distractions.
10 am			This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Lapsit Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : 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) 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 Preschool Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child This event is in the "Child" group 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) 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 This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Toddler Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and movement activities. 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 This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Fun Friday Story Time 10:00am–3:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : 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) 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 This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Super Saturday Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : Get ready to dance, sing, and dive into magical stories at our all-ages story time! Perfect for caregivers and kids from birth to 11 years old, this event is packed with music, movement, and read-aloud fun. Come share in the joy and wonder. 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 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 BPL On-the-Go Pop-Up 10:15am–11:30am 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 Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: On-the-Go-Vehicle Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : 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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2 pm	This event is in the "Child" group Fun & Games ~ Family Game Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Child This event is in the "Child" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Join us in the Children's Department for classic board games, card games, and puzzles. Game masters from Red Raccoon Games will join us on site to demonstrate how to play a varie This event is in the "Adult" group Bloomington Reads: Book to Movie 2:00pm–4:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program : Our Bloomington Reads spotlight title comes to the big screen! 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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5 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Language Conversation Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult, Teens This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 3 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Are you looking to practice your language skills in a friendly and relaxed setting? Come join our Language Conversation Group! 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : This story time for people of all ages will deliver an evening of stories, laughter, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! 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 "Baby & Toddler" group Lapsit Story Time 6:00pm–6:45pm Baby & Toddler This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program : 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) 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 Tales for Tails 6:00pm–7:00pm Child Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : 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 "Child" group D&D for Kids 6:00pm–7:30pm Child Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Upcoming 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Fiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Register Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online Room: Conference Room & Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program Registration Required : The Fiction Book Club will be reading In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume.		This event is in the "Adult" group ILP: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Online Program : Industrious, irreverent, humble – though he may deny the accusation – Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.