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Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Fun Friday Story Time

Friday, February 7, 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
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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
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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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Waterford Estates

Friday, February 7, 2025 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts

Friday, February 7, 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 online.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Arrowsmith

Saturday, February 8, 2025 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Ellsworth

Saturday, February 8, 2025 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East

Saturday, February 8, 2025 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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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Super Smash Brothers Tournament

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
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Join us in the TeenZone for a Super Smash Brothers Tournament! Teens who register for this program will face-off in a bracket-style tournament playing Super Smash Brothers on the N...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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Join us in the TeenZone for a Super Smash Brothers Tournament! Teens who register for this program will face-off in a bracket-style tournament playing Super Smash Brothers on the Nintendo Switch.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Fun & Games: Family Game Day

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
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Join us in the Children’s Department for classic board games, card games, and puzzles for children and their families. Representatives from Red Raccoon Games will also be on site t...

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 in the Children’s Department for classic board games, card games, and puzzles for children and their families.

This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Itsy Arts

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
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Itsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists (age 2-5 years) and their families. Attendees will enjoy story time and thematic...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Itsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists (age 2-5 years) and their families.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments

Monday, February 10, 2025 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road

Monday, February 10, 2025 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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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Creating Quilted Hearts

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Adult, Teens
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Teens and adults will learn how to sew small, quilted hearts. The library will provide participants with an assortment of fabrics, sewing tools, and thread. Completed hearts can be...

Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab, In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Teens and adults will learn how to sew small, quilted hearts. The library will provide participants with an assortment of fabrics, sewing tools, and thread.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Rm 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
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Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan. Copies of the spotlight cookbook will be available to borrow from the Help Desk o...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
:

Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes

Monday, February 10, 2025 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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This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, February 11, 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
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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
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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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Traditions

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Golden Eagle

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
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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...

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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
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This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.

Lapsit Story Time

Tuesday, February 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, February 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
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or onli...

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 A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Ponds Apts

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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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This event is in the "Child" group.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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 the Children's Services Desk by phone at 309.590.6155 or e-mail at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Evergreen

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile to Bohmer

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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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