Bloomington Library will be CLOSED Monday-Thursday, May 20-23.
The Bookmobile will make its stops during these closures. The Bookmobile schedule is available at bit.ly/bookmobileschedule.
This closure will allow us to continue to unbox 107,000 books (which were moved to storage when our construction project began) and to shelve 262,000 books. Some collections and areas of the library will not be available until the library reopens on Friday, May 24.
During open hours leading up to the closure, call 309.590.6120 or text 309.446.8398 with questions.
While visiting Bloomington Public Library, patrons can use the Library’s Wi-Fi, desktop computers, and laptop computers for free. Those wishing to use the Library’s computers must have a valid library card or an eCard.
Patrons who wish to use the Library’s computers or the Library’s Wi-Fi agree to abide by Library policies pertaining to computer and Wi-Fi use.
The Library’s Wi-Fi can be accessed 24/7 from inside the building or from the parking lot. Patrons can bring their wireless-enabled laptop or wireless device to the library and connect to the Library’s wireless network without entering a password. Patrons are responsible for knowing how to configure their own equipment.
Patrons age 17 years and older may use the desktop computers or borrow laptops found in the Adult Services Department.
Patrons age 12-18 years may borrow a laptop from teenZone or use a desktop computer in the Adult Services Department.
Patrons age 11 and younger may use the desktop computers found in the Children’s Department.
Patrons are limited to 120 minutes of computer use per person, per day.
Library staff are unable to provide extensive training on the use of computers and/or software. In advance, patrons who may require minimal assistance are encouraged to make a 1-on-1 appointment with a member of the Library’s staff.
Library computers are shut down 15 minutes prior to closing. Computer appointments will not be accepted within 25 minutes of the Library’s set closing time.
Wireless printing is available from desktop computers, laptop computers, and wireless devices, regardless of who owns the computer or device — the Library or the patron. For information about wireless printing, visit Copy, Print, Scan, & Fax.