Today is #LibraryGivingDay!

This Library Giving Day, Bloomington Library is raising funds to help support its 2025 Summer Reading Program. 

During the summer of 2024, a record-breaking 5,330 kids, teens, and adults completed the program, exceeding the library’s previous record by a whopping 16.9 percent. To donate, please visit bloomingtonlibrary.org/donate.

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Teen Art Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. 

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.

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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Registered teens are invited to join us in the TeenZone for a Mario Kart Tournament! Participants will put their pedals to the metal in a bracket-style tournament playing Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch.

Teen Craftivism

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in March, April, and May. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and 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.

Teen Art Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. 

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.

Fix It Friday

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Celebrate Earth Day and keep your clothes out of the landfill by getting them repaired -- for FREE -- thanks to the Fix It Friday

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.

Teen Genre Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

D&D: Whispers from the Desert Tomb

12:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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In A Fair Row, the players are drawn into a perilous situation when a caravan carrying mysterious and valuable artifacts is attacked by a band of ruthless brigands.

Sound & Story: ADR & Foley

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
:

Calling all aspiring filmmakers, sound designers, and storytellers! Have you ever wondered how movies and video games come to life with their amazing sound effects and dialogue?

Teen Art Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. 

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.

No-School Day Crafts for Teens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a different craft on each of the no-school days listed below.

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.

English Language Conversation Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 2
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.

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.

Teen Writing Workshop

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for homeschoolers! Drop by the TeenZone for tips, tricks, and to talk about the art of prose.

Teen Art Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
:

Illinois State University Art Education students will lead our Teen Art Nights on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project. 

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.

Pins and Needles: A Fiber Arts Celebration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
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
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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.

Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Bloomington Public Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Online Program
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Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of more than 100 books for young people.

Teen Craftivism

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
:

Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in March, April, and May. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and 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.

5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Child, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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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?

5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Child, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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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?

Houseplant Swap

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Calling all plant people! 

Custom Sublimated T-Shirts

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Innovation Lab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Using Canva, registered teens will design a full-color sublimation print which will be pressed onto a white t-shirt. The library's sublimation printer and press will bring their project to life!

5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Child, Teens
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?

5th Grade TeenZone Preview Nights

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Child, Teens
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?

Teen Genre Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
:

The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.

D&D: Escape from the Pirate's Hold!

12:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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In Escape from the Pirate's Hold, you find yourself trapped in a dangerous hideout controlled by ruthless pirates and criminals.