Upcoming Library Closures

In celebration of the holidays, the library will be closed on the following dates:

-Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 & 25
-Tuesday & Wednesday, December 31 & January 1

 

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Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Online Program
Age Group:
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
:

Join us for a virtual screening of Little Women The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts. This recordin...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Online Program
:

Join us for a virtual screening of Little Women The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts.

Winter Break Activities

All Day 12/21 - 12/23
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 21-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and ac...

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

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 21-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and activities, as well as Penguin Bingo.  There is no need to regis

Bookmobile to Shirley

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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 Pepper Ridge

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
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 Phillip Place

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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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Teen Winter Break Craft

All Day
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Are you a teen who's looking for a fun activity this winter break? Join us in TeenZone during any of the library's open hours from December 23-January 6 to make coffee filter snowf...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Are you a teen who's looking for a fun activity this winter break? Join us in TeenZone during any of the library's open hours from December 23-January 6 to make coffee filter snowflakes!

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.

Teen Winter Break Craft

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Are you a teen who's looking for a fun activity this winter break? Join us in TeenZone during any of the library's open hours from December 23-January 6 to make coffee filter snowf...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Are you a teen who's looking for a fun activity this winter break? Join us in TeenZone during any of the library's open hours from December 23-January 6 to make coffee filter snowflakes!

Winter Break Activities

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 21-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and ac...

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

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 21-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and activities, as well as Penguin Bingo.  There is no need to regis

No-School Craft for Teens

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a different craft on each of the no-school days listed below. December 27 - salt ornaments January 20 - MLK inspir...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a different craft on each of the no-school days listed below.

Sign and Sing Story Time

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Child
:

Join Communication Junction at Bloomington Public Library for a 30-minute Sign + Sing Story Time with a Bedtime theme. We will be signing, singing, and reading books! This story ti...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: Story Time
:

Join Communication Junction at Bloomington Public Library for a 30-minute Sign + Sing Story Time with a Bedtime theme. We will be signing, singing, and reading books! This story time is geared for children ages 0-5 years old.

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.

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.

Teen Winter Break Craft

All Day 1/2 - 1/6
TeenZone at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

Are you a teen who's looking for a fun activity this winter break? Join us in TeenZone during any of the library's open hours from December 23-January 6 to make coffee filter snowf...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
:

Are you a teen who's looking for a fun activity this winter break? Join us in TeenZone during any of the library's open hours from December 23-January 6 to make coffee filter snowflakes!

Winter Break Activities

All Day 1/2 - 1/6
Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child
:

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 20-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and ac...

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

During any of the library's open hours from Friday, December 20-Monday, January 6, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for winter-themed crafts and activities, as well as Penguin Bingo.  There is no need to regis

Kiddie Drive-In Movie

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Rm 2 & 3 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler
:

It's chilly outside, so why not warm up with a "drive-in" movie at the library?!Don't have wheels of your own yet? That's okay. Bring a box with you, and we'll provide supplies to ...

Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program
:

It's chilly outside, so why not warm up with a "drive-in" movie at the library?!

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.

New(ish) Year's Party!

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Child, Baby & Toddler
:

We're doubling the fun as we celebrate both the New Year and Ms. Alex's birthday! There will be a variety of activities for kids ages 0-11, snacks, party favors, and take home c...

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

We're doubling the fun as we celebrate both the New Year and Ms. Alex's birthday!

There will be a variety of activities for kids ages 0-11, snacks, party favors, and take home crafts. 

Bookmobile to Crestwicke

Saturday, January 4, 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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Super Saturday Story Time

Saturday, January 4, 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 for an all-ages, raucous story time extravaganza. Come to the Children's Program Rooms the first Saturday of January and February at 10am to dance, listen to music, read st...

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 for an all-ages, raucous story time extravaganza. Come to the Children's Program Rooms the first Saturday of January and February at 10am to dance, listen to music, read stories, and have a wondrous time.

Bookmobile to Viking Brews

Saturday, January 4, 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. 

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

Bookmobile to White Eagle

Saturday, January 4, 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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D&D: Follow the Lights (for teens)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room at Bloomington Public Library
Program Type:
In-Person Program
Age Group:
Teens
:

In this program, teens will play through a D&D adventure full of twists and turns! Players will need to create a Level 3 character using D&D Beyond or use a provided premad...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

In this program, teens will play through a D&D adventure full of twists and turns!

Bookmobile to Tracy Drive

Monday, January 6, 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
:

Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile: