Upcoming Library Closures

In celebration of the holidays, the library will be closed on the following dates:

-Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 & 25
-Tuesday & Wednesday, December 31 & January 1

 

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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
:

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

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?

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: 25
:

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. 

Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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 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.

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: 9
:

The Fiction Book Club will discuss The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, February 3, 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 to discuss Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb. Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168 or&nb...

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

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.

History Reads Book Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room & Online at Bloomington Public Library & Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Abe and Fido: Lincoln's Love of Animals and the Touching Story of His Favorite Canine Companion by Matthew Algeo. Pa...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
:

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Abe and Fido: Lincoln's Love of Animals and the Touching Story of His Favorite Canine Companion by Matthew Algeo. Participants have the option to meet either

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan. Copies of the spotlight cookbook will be available to borrow from the Help Desk o...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, February 11, 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 A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or onli...

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: 30
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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 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.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 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?

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, February 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 Book Lovers by Emily Henry.  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: 12
:

The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry. 

True Crime Book Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers by Frank Figliuzzi. Attendees will have the option to meet eithe...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
:

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, March 3, 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 to discuss When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill.  Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168&n...

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

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. 

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 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 Deep Into the Dark by P. J. Tracy. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via...

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: 30
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Deep Into the Dark by P. J. Tracy. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

Silent Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 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?

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.

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
:

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, April 7, 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 to discuss Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad. Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168 or re...

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

The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, April 8, 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 Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or ...

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: 30
:

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose.

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.

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book The Mediterranean Dish by Suzy Karadsheh. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book The Mediterranean Dish by Suzy Karadsheh. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.