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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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
:

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
:

Toddlers are always on the go! Come to story time to encourage their emerging skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities.

Explaining Veteran Affairs Caregiver Support Programs

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Veterans and their caregivers may be eligible for support services through the VA (Veterans Affairs Dept.). Join Debi Terfruchte, LCSW, General Caregiver Support Coordina...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Veterans and their caregivers may be eligible for support services through the VA (Veterans Affairs Dept.).

Sensory Story Time

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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
:

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...

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 Eagle Ridge

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Rm 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

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
:

This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Adult
:

Comedian, actor, and author Michelle Buteau will have you rolling with laughter as she discusses her work and her life. Her collection of essays Survival of the Thickest, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Online Program
:

Comedian, actor, and author Michelle Buteau will have you rolling with laughter as she discusses her work and her life.

Bookmobile to Ballybunion

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler
:

Join us every Friday from January 17-February 28, for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in Children's Program Room. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN! This progr...

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

Join us every Friday from January 17-February 28, for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in Children's Program Room. 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 the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

Bookmobile to Angler's Manor

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Bookmobile to Somerset Court

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Bookmobile to Crestwicke

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:45am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Bookmobile to Viking Brews

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

The Freedom Oil Bookmobile Stop has permanently moved to Viking Brews.  Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (t...

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

The Freedom Oil Bookmobile Stop has permanently moved to Viking Brews. 

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Bookmobile to White Eagle

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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School-Age Crafts

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

Join us in Children’s Program Room 1 for the following crafts: January 27: Beaded Lizards (This craft contains smaller beads which could be a choking hazard for young child...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join us in Children’s Program Room 1 for the following crafts:

Bookmobile to Tracy Drive

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Bookmobile to Grove

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Bookmobile to Eagle View

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:45pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
:

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development. This program is intended...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

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 the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

Infant Safe Sleep Presentation

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
:

Join us in Children's Program Rooms 1-2 immediately after Lapsit Story Time for an Infant Safe Sleep Presentation. This conversation about safe sleep practices will be led by Brigh...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join us in Children's Program Rooms 1-2 immediately after Lapsit Story Time for an Infant Safe Sleep Presentation. This conversation about safe sleep practices will be led by Brightpoint*.

Bookmobile to Four Seasons

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Bookmobile to Oakwood

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

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Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
:

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development. This program is intended...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join us at Lapsit Story Time for stories, music, movement, and play intended to help develop and enhance early literacy skills and your baby's development.

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 the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

Infant Safe Sleep Presentation

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
:

Join us in Children's Program Rooms 1-2 immediately after Lapsit Story Time for an Infant Safe Sleep Presentation. This conversation about safe sleep practices will be led by Brigh...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Join us in Children's Program Rooms 1-2 immediately after Lapsit Story Time for an Infant Safe Sleep Presentation. This conversation about safe sleep practices will be led by Brightpoint*.

Bookmobile to Laesch Acres

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: 309.590.6120 (call) 309.446.8398 (text) Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule onli...

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

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: