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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Child" group Sensory Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/6–4/30 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 : In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, there will be a Sensory Scavenger Hunt set up in the Children's Department. 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.
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.
11 am
12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 : Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion (three different dates offered)			This event is in the "Teens" group D&D for Teens: The Forge of Spells 12:45pm–4:45pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : The long-sought Forge of Spells has finally been discovered by a local mining company after centuries of searching by countless prospectors and adventurers alike.
1 pm	This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group Slow Looking at 410 Sculpture Park 1:00pm–3:00pm Child, Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : In observation of Slow Art Day, participants will take a close look at larger-than-life artworks inspired by industrial materials before creating art in response to the work on display.		This event is in the "Adult" group Estate Planning 1:30pm–3:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : This educational class explains how wills, trusts, and powers of attorney function, and the role they can play in helping protect your wishes and your loved ones. 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.
2 pm	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 Hide-n-Seek: Bookmobile Edition 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 : The Bookmobile is "hiding" somewhere in Bloomington! Your job is to use posted clues to help you find the mobile library at its secret location.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Financial Literacy: Making Financial Decisions 4:00pm–5:30pm Adult, Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : During this Financial Literacy Month program, teens in grades 6-12 will learn about Financial Decisions from the 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Mini 3D-Printed Catapults 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Innovation Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Calling all teen inventors and aspiring engineers! Join us as we learn to design, 3D print, and build our very own miniature catapults!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club 6:30pm–8:30pm 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: Book Club, In-Person Program Registration Required : Calling all culinary enthusiasts! At each Let's Dish gathering, we will explore a different food theme. 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 Mystery Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Z		This event is in the "Adult" group Bloomington Reads: A Classical Music Tribute 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 : Music plays an important role in the life of Clarice, one of the Supremes, in The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat. 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 "Adult" group ILP: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 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 : Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.