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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
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Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile
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The Library is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, December 1, 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 Starter Villain by John Scalzi.  Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168 or refe...

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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 Starter Villain by John Scalzi. 

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, December 8, 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 Preppy Kitchen Super Easy by Joh Kanell. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share....

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book Preppy Kitchen Super Easy by Joh Kanell. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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 Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw. This book club meets in person at the Uni...

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 Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw.

Teen Genre Book Club

Saturday, December 13, 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.

True Crime Book Club

Monday, December 15, 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 League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin.  At...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
:

Lock Your Doors: A True Crime Book Club will meet to discuss League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin.  Attendees will have the option to meet eith

Bloomington Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 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

The Library will be closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve

The Library will be closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Library Closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Library Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.  

Closing
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Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.  

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

The Library will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for the Independence Day Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for the Independence Day Holiday.

LIBRARY CLOSES EARLY AT 5:00 PM FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile

The Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will close early at 5:00 p.m. for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Library will be closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve

The Library will be closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Library Closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Eve.

Library Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.  

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's Day.  

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

The Library will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday

All Day
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile

The Library is closed for the Independence Day Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington Public Library & Online, Bookmobile
Description:

The Library is closed for the Independence Day Holiday.