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Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 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
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Fiction Book Club In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. Part...

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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: Unlimited
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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 20, 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.

Tales for Tails

Wednesday, November 20, 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:

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, November 21, 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 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
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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...

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: 20
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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.

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
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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
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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
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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! 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
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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...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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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 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Event at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
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  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...

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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
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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
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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
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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.

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
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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
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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
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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...

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Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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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.

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
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Book Ends 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 ...

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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: 12
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Book Ends

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 ...

Teen Genre Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

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
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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
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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
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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...

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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: 11
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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.