This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon I'm a Poet and I Know It! All Day Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon I'm a Poet and I Know It! All Day Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program : Weave words together as we celebrate National Poetry Month! During any of the library's open hours, children are invited to join us in the Children's Department for activities based on writing and enjoying poems.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Bloomington Public Library 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 evening of stories, laughs, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! This story time is for all ages. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Lapsit Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Lapsit Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Bloomington Public Library 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. Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Lapsit Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Lapsit Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Bloomington Public Library 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. Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Preschool Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Preschool Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Bloomington Public Library 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. . 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. Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Registration This event is in the "Child" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 : 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:
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Toddler Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Toddler Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Toddler Time 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 children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers, but all are welcome to attend. Questions about this program can be emailed to Ms. Alex at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org. 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. Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Sensory Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library Registration This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Sensory Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Registration 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. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Fun Friday Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Fun Friday Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Bloomington Public Library 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 for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in the Children's Program Rooms. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN! This program is perfect for children -- ages birth to 11 years -- and their caregivers. 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. Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun El día de los niños/El día de los libros 2:00pm - 4:00pm Child, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun El día de los niños/El día de los libros 2:00pm - 4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Child, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : English
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration 2:00pm - 4:00pm Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration 2:00pm - 4:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1, 2, & 3 Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Whether you’re a needlework novice who's thinking about a new hobby or a seasoned crafter who is looking for new techniques, this program will allow you to explore the world of fiber arts with demonstrations of spinning, knitting, crocheting, quil Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. May 1 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Registration This event is in the "Child" group. May 1 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 : This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. May 3 2025 Sat RC Cars for Kids 2:00pm - 3:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library Registration This event is in the "Child" group. May 3 2025 Sat RC Cars for Kids 2:00pm - 3:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 : Kids will need to work together as they repurpose cardboard boxes to build obstacles and ramps for RC (remote control) cars. Then, they'll take turns at the wheel maneuvering through their creation. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:30pm Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Bloomington Public Library Virtual Event This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Online Program : Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of more than 100 books for young people.
This event is in the "Child" group. May 5 2025 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Registration This event is in the "Child" group. May 5 2025 Mon D&D for Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 : This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 7 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 7 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Child" group. May 8 2025 Thu Sign and Sing Story Time 10:00am - 11:00am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. May 8 2025 Thu Sign and Sing Story Time 10:00am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library 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. We will be signing, singing, and reading books! Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. May 10 2025 Sat Ghost in the Opera House 10:00am - 11:00am Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. May 10 2025 Sat Ghost in the Opera House 10:00am - 11:00am Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Community Rm 1 & 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : Prairie Fire Theatre Children's Opera Presents Ghost in the Opera House! Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. May 12 2025 Mon School-Age Crafts 3:00pm - 7:00pm Child Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. May 12 2025 Mon School-Age Crafts 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 1 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : School-age children are invited to join us on the following afternoons/evenings to create the following crafts. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 14 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Child, Teens Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 14 2025 Wed 5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: TeenZone Age Group: Child, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Calling all graduating 5th graders! School will soon be out, and starting in the summer (May 27) you are considered a Teen by the library! So, how about getting a TeenZone preview before the summer begins?
This event is in the "Child" group. May 15 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Child Bloomington Public Library Registration This event is in the "Child" group. May 15 2025 Thu D&D for Kids 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bloomington Public Library Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Program Rm 2 Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 : This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. May 19 2025 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Child, Baby & Toddler Bloomington Public Library This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. May 19 2025 Mon Singing, Swinging Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm Bloomington Public Library 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 evening of stories, laughs, fingerplays, and songs accompanied by guitar! This story time is for all ages. Disclaimer(s) Hearing Device Assistance To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.