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English Language Conversation Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Embroidered Tote Bags

5:30pm - 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: 8
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Using the Bernette 70 Embroidery Machine in the library's Innovation Lab, teens will explore embroidery by machine as they create an image which will then be embroidered onto a tote bag.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Art Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 25
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: TeenZone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craftivism

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: 20
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 25
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
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Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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 get them repaired -- for FREE -- thanks to the Fix It Friday volu

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Genre Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Bloomington Public Library
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

D&D: Whispers from the Desert Tomb

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 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library & Online
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Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room: Conference Room & Online
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program, Online Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
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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?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 25
:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 25
:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 20
:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program
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Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading?
Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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!