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D&D: A Murder in Sharn

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

While adventuring in the bustling city of Sharn, your party is drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and danger. You stumble upon a murder scene in one of the city’s labyrinthine al...

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Seats Remaining: 0
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While adventuring in the bustling city of Sharn, your party is drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and danger.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

  Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma.  Contact the Help Desk at...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Books on Tap Book Club

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma. 

FAFSA Application Workshop

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Join us for help filling out your FAFSA* for the 2025-2026 School Year. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at the library to assist students a...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for help filling out your FAFSA* for the 2025-2026 School Year. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at the library to assist students and their families.

True Colors Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite & Online at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

True Colors Book Club The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. Participants have the option to meet either in ...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Intro to Self Defense

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Learn the basic knowledge and skills of self-defense in this introduction class presented by the Illinois State University Police Department's Community Engagement Unit. This lectu...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Learn the basic knowledge and skills of self-defense in this introduction class presented by the Illinois State University Police Department's Community Engagement Unit.

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Let’s Dish! A Cookbook Club ​Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Half Baked Harvest: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals Every Day by Tieghan...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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Let’s Dish! A Cookbook Club

​Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Half Baked Harvest: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals Every Day by Tieghan Gerard.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
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Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Online Program
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Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all No. 1 bestsellers.

Book Ends

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Calling all readers! You're invited to share some favorite books that you've read this year. It doesn't matter if you read them for a book club, by recommendation, or by chance ......

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Calling all readers! You're invited to share some favorite books that you've read this year. It doesn't matter if you read them for a book club, by recommendation, or by chance ... if they've been around for a while or are newly published.

Handmade Holidays

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

In this adult crafting program, design your own custom ornament or bookmark using Canva design software and the library's Glowforge Pro laser cutter. Unleash your creativity and ta...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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In this adult crafting program, design your own custom ornament or bookmark using Canva design software and the library's Glowforge Pro laser cutter.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading? Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book? Join BPL's Silent Book Club! Bring your own book or find a new favorite ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

True Crime Book Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss Bitter Harvest by Ann Rule. Attendees will have the option to meet e...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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Lock Your Doors:

A True Crime Book Club

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss Bitter Harvest by Ann Rule.

Drop a BEAT!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Have you ever heard a song and said to yourself, "I wonder how they got this to sound like that!" Well, now is the time to find out! Adults are invited to join us for an exciti...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Have you ever heard a song and said to yourself, "I wonder how they got this to sound like that!"
Well, now is the time to find out!

Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Join us for a virtual screening of Little Women The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts. This recordin...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Online Program
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Join us for a virtual screening of Little Women The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery (5 Finance Drive) to discuss Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed.  Contact the Help Desk at 309.590....

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery (5 Finance Drive) to discuss Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. 

Foundation Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program

Silent Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading? Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book? Join BPL's Silent Book Club! Bring your own book or find a new favorite ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
:

Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

Chicago Pizza with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
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Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

CAST Presents: Charles Dickens

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation of Dickens' work.

CAST Presents: Charles Dickens

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation of Dickens' work.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom....

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

International Yumz

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Do you have an adventurous palate? Do you want to travel the world without leaving the library? If you answered "yes" to these questions, plan now to join us for an afternoon of...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Do you have an adventurous palate? Do you want to travel the world without leaving the library?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, plan now to join us for an afternoon of sampling snacks from various countries.  

Bloomington Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

The Fiction Book Club will discuss The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. Participants have the option to meet either in-person in the Conference Room (Second Floor...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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The Fiction Book Club will discuss The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore.

Explaining Veteran Affairs Caregiver Support Programs

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Veterans and their caregivers may be eligible for support services through the VA (Veterans Affairs Dept.). Join Debi Terfruchte, LCSW, General Caregiver Support Coordina...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Veterans and their caregivers may be eligible for support services through the VA (Veterans Affairs Dept.).