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Bloomington Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 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

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, October 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 be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle.  Participants have the option to meet either in person in the Conference Room (Second Floo...

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 be reading Lone Women by Victor Lavalle. 

Books on Tap Book Club

Monday, November 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 Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.  Contact the Help Desk at 309.590.6168 o...

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 Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. 

History Reads Book Club

Tuesday, November 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 Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul by Scott Berg. Participants have the opti...

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

The History Reads Book Club will meet to discuss Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul by Scott Berg. Participants have the option to meet either in-person at Bloomingto

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, November 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 The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library o...

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 The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.

Foundation Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program

Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the m...

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 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.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, November 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?

English Language Conversation Group

Monday, November 17, 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.

Bloomington Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 18, 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

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, November 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 be reading Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune.  Participants have the option to meet either in person in the Conference Room (Sec...

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
:

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

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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 11/27 - 11/28
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.

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...

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 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....

Register
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.

Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the m...

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 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.

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.

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.