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.
		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 Meet the Seed Library! All Day 4/20–5/17 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 : Meet the Seed Library!
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 "Adult" group Book Brunch Club 10:00am–11:00am 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 : Start your day right with Book Brunch Club, a cozy book club where you bring your coffee and snacks, we provide the books, and together we dive into lively discussions! 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 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 Instrument Playground 10:00am–12:00pm 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 : The Illinois Symphony Orchestra Guild of Bloomington-Normal will present an INSTRUMENT PLAYGROUND at Bloomington Public Library. 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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12 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschooled creative writers!
1 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Bloomington Reads: Mini-Book Keychain Craft 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Teens This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 2 & 3 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Bloomington Reads, In-Person Program : Celebrate Bloomington Reads with this hands-on, commemorative craft! 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 "Adult" group Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 : Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion (three different dates offered) 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 "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 Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration 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: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Whether you’re a needlework novice who's thinking about a new hobby or a seasoned crafter who is looking for new techniques, this program will allow you to explore the world of fiber arts with demonstrations of spinning, knitting, crocheting,
3 pm					This event is in the "Child" group After School @ BPL 3:30pm–5:30pm 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 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 RC Cars for Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm Child Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Upcoming 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. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teens" group Educación Financiera para Adolescentes: Tomando Decisiones Financieras 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 3 Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Durante este programa del Mes de la Educación Financiera, los adolescentes de los grados 6 a 12 aprenderán sobre decisiones financieras con la ayuda de la Cooperativa de 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 Marbled Paper-Covered Journals 4:00pm–5:30pm Child Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Child" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required : Children in Grades 3-5 will make a marbled paper-covered journals. Marbling paper is a historic art form that creates unique, decorative paper. 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.
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. This event is in the "Teens" group Custom Sublimated Tumblers 5:30pm–7:30pm 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: Innovation Lab Registration Required : Using Canva, registered teens will design a full-color sublimation print which will be pressed onto a tumbler cup. The library's sublimation printer and sublimation oven will then bring the projects to life!
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 "Adult" group Bloomington Reads: An Evening with Edward Kelsey Moore 6:00pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Bloomington Reads : Our 2026 Bloomington Reads program series concludes with an evening with Edward Kelsey Moore, author of 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.
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 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.