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True Colors Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Singlets and Secrets by Joe Chianakas. This book club meets in person at the Unitarian Church (1613 E. Emerson Street, Bloomin...

Register
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Offsite Event
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:

The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss Singlets and Secrets by Joe Chianakas.

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre. If you'd like su...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

D&D: Shadow Over Greymoor

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

In Shadow Over Graymoor, the players find themselves in a hamlet where a recent string of murders has left the villagers on edge. It’s up to them to investigate, gather information...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
:

In Shadow Over Graymoor, the players find themselves in a hamlet where a recent string of murders has left the villagers on edge.

HER Story Histories

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Women's History Month comes alive during this unique, immersive pop-up event! Local playwrights and actors from Nomad Theatre will perform scenes involving famous women throug...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Women's History Month comes alive during this unique, immersive pop-up event! 

HER Story Histories

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Women's History Month comes alive during this unique, immersive pop-up event! Local playwrights and actors from Nomad Theatre will perform scenes involving famous women throug...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Women's History Month comes alive during this unique, immersive pop-up event! 

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language. The group works on co...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 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 meet to discuss The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson.  Participants have the option to meet either in-per...

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: 12
:

Embroidered Tote Bags

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab
Age Group:
Teens
:

Using the Bernette 70 Embroidery Machine in the library's Innovation Lab, teens will explore embroidery by machine as they create an image which will then be embroidered onto a tot...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
:

Using the Bernette 70 Embroidery Machine in the library's Innovation Lab, teens will explore embroidery by machine as they create an image which will then be embroidered onto a tote bag.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschoolers! Drop by the TeenZone for tips, tricks, and to talk about the art of prose. Essay help and p...

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 homeschoolers! Drop by the TeenZone for tips, tricks, and to talk about the art of prose.

No-School Day Crafts for Teens

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a different craft on each of the no-school days listed below.March 27 - Fuse BeadsApril 18 - MagnetsMay 29 - Diamond ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a different craft on each of the no-school days listed below.

Teen Art Night

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. Details about the different p...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project.

Teen Art Night

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. Details about the different p...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project.

Mario Kart Tournament

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Registered teens are invited to join us in the TeenZone for a Mario Kart Tournament! Participants will put their pedals to the metal in a bracket-style tournament playing Mario Kar...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
:

Registered teens are invited to join us in the TeenZone for a Mario Kart Tournament! Participants will put their pedals to the metal in a bracket-style tournament playing Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch.

Teen Craftivism

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in March, April, and May. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses o...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
:

Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in March, April, and May. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts.

Teen Art Night

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. Details about the different p...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 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?

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre. If you'd like su...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

D&D: Whispers from the Desert Tomb

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

In A Fair Row, the players are drawn into a perilous situation when a caravan carrying mysterious and valuable artifacts is attacked by a band of ruthless brigands. The true nature...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
:

In A Fair Row, the players are drawn into a perilous situation when a caravan carrying mysterious and valuable artifacts is attacked by a band of ruthless brigands.

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 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 meet to discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  Participants have the option to meet either in-person in the Con...

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: 12
:

The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. 

Sound & Story: ADR & Foley

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Calling all aspiring filmmakers, sound designers, and storytellers! Have you ever wondered how movies and video games come to life with their amazing sound effects and dialogue? Jo...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
:

Calling all aspiring filmmakers, sound designers, and storytellers! Have you ever wondered how movies and video games come to life with their amazing sound effects and dialogue?

Teen Art Night

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. Details about the different p...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project.

No-School Day Crafts for Teens

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a different craft on each of the no-school days listed below.March 27 - Fuse BeadsApril 18 - MagnetsMay 29 - Diamond ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a different craft on each of the no-school days listed below.

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
:

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language. The group works on co...

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

The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschoolers! Drop by the TeenZone for tips, tricks, and to talk about the art of prose. Essay help and p...

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 homeschoolers! Drop by the TeenZone for tips, tricks, and to talk about the art of prose.