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Sensory Story Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler
:

This inclusive story time offers stories, songs, and sensory-focused activities for children of all ages and abilities! After story time, stay for sensory play and socialization. I...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
:

This inclusive story time offers stories, songs, and sensory-focused activities for children of all ages and abilities! After story time, stay for sensory play and socialization.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are strong and capable;...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

Lego Construction

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

Join us for Lego Construction, and have your picture taken with your creation. The challenge is to build whatever you want! This program is suitable for children ages 3-11 years...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Join us for Lego Construction, and have your picture taken with your creation. The challenge is to build whatever you want!

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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

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...

Register
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
:

 

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
:

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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler
:

Does your child have a stuffed animal who would love to come to a sleepover at the library? Stuffed animals can be dropped off at the desk in the Children's Department any time ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
:

Does your child have a stuffed animal who would love to come to a sleepover at the library?

Drop a BEAT!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

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! Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
:

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!

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are strong and capable;...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

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 ...

Register
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
:

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
:

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...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
:

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 Watch Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Teens
:

Teens and older elementary-school-aged children are invited to join us for an in-person watch party featuring your favorite graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier! A light snack will be...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
:

Teens and older elementary-school-aged children are invited to join us for an in-person watch party featuring your favorite graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier!

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 ......

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: 9
:

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.

Duck Story Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

Ducks in December, a story time to remember - let's get quacking! We'll read some of our favorite duck-themed books, complete a duck-themed craft, color duck-themed coloring she...

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

Ducks in December, a story time to remember - let's get quacking!

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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

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

Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a different genre of book, giving each teen a broader choice of the book(s) they choose to read....

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a different genre of book, giving each teen a broader choice of the book(s) they choose to read.

Custom Plywood Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens who register for this program will create custom plywood holiday ornament designs using Canva and the library's Glowforge Pro laser engraver. After the program ends, Library ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
:

Teens who register for this program will create custom plywood holiday ornament designs using Canva and the library's Glowforge Pro laser engraver.

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...

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: 8
:

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.

Teen Writing Workshop

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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.

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
:

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!

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are strong and capable;...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

Winter Break Activities

All Day 12/21 - 12/23
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 20-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and ac...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 20-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and activities, as well as Penguin Bingo.  There is no need to regis