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Bookmobile to Harvest Pointe

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Holton Homes

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Eagle Creek

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Creating a Machine-Embroidered Image

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
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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 framed. Teens will fir...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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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 framed. Teens will first learn how to thread the machine and install the bobbin.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 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
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Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Secret Lives by Mark De Castrique. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Pu...

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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: 24
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Mystery Book Club

The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Secret Lives by Mark De Castrique. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomington Public Library or o

Bookmobile to Tipton Trails

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
Preschool Story Time:

Help your child build independent listening skills while learning and having fun! This story time -- recommended for children ages 3-5 years old -- will feature longer stories, fla...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program

Preschool Story Time

Help your child build independent listening skills while learning and having fun! This story time -- recommended for children ages 3-5 years old -- will feature longer stories, flannel boards, music, puppets, and activities which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. Meet in Children's Program Room 2 at Bloomington Library.

Questions about this program can be emailed to Mr. Jesse at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

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Disclaimer(s)

Daycares

Due to limited space in the Children's Program Rooms, groups (such as daycare centers) interested in story times need to make arrangements in advance by contacting Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

Bookmobile to Arcadia Drive

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
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The Teen Genre Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
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The Teen Genre Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

Tales for Tails

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
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This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud. There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet ...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.

There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup in the Children's Department:

Bookmobile to Garling Heights

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
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Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities. This program is intended for childr...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
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Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares

Due to limited space in the Children's Program Rooms, groups (such as daycare centers) interested in story times need to make arrangements in advance by contacting Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, November 14, 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
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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...

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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: 20
:

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.

Bookmobile to Broadmoor

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Detox Your Mind through Meditation

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
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This world we live in is a stressful place and there are many factors that can have a negative impact on our daily lives. By befriending our mind, we can wipe the slate clean and d...

Register
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Online Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
:

This world we live in is a stressful place and there are many factors that can have a negative impact on our daily lives. By befriending our mind, we can wipe the slate clean and detoxify our negative thought patterns to calm the body.

Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler
:

Join us every Friday from September 13 - November 22, for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in Children's Program Rooms 1-2. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN! T...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
:

Join us every Friday from September 13 - November 22, for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in Children's Program Rooms 1-2. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN!

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares

Due to limited space in the Children's Program Rooms, groups (such as daycare centers) interested in story times need to make arrangements in advance by contacting Melissa Robinson by phone at 309.590.6154 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

Bookmobile to Waterford Estates

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Arrowsmith

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:45am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Ellsworth

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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