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Sensory Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Child, Baby & Toddler
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Registration
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: 19
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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.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Child
Bloomington Public Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

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

Fun Friday Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Child, Baby & Toddler
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Story Time
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Join us every Friday from September 13 - November 22, for a 30-minute, all-ages story time in Children's Program Rooms 1-2. We'll enjoy music, lots of movement, stories, and FUN!

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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 "Child" group.

Lego Construction

9:30am - 11:30am
Child
Bloomington Public Library
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 for Lego Construction, and have your picture taken with your creation. The challenge is to build whatever you want!

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Child, Baby & Toddler
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
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: 25
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Does your child have a stuffed animal who would love to come to a sleepover at the library?

This event is in the "Child" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Child
Bloomington Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

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

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Watch Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Child, Teens
Bloomington Public Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 3
Age Group: Child, Teens
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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Teens and older elementary-school-aged children are invited to join us for an in-person watch party featuring your favorite graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier!

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.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all No. 1 bestsellers.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Duck Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Child
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program
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Ducks in December, a story time to remember - let's get quacking!

This event is in the "Child" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Child
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

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.

Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
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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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 event is in the "Child" group.

Winter Break Activities

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

This event is in the "Child" group.

Winter Break Activities

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

This event is in the "Child" group.

Sign and Sing Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Child
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: Story Time
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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.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Winter Break Activities

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

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

Kiddie Drive-In Movie

10:00am - 11:00am
Child, Baby & Toddler
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: Movie, In-Person Program
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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.

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

New(ish) Year's Party!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Child, Baby & Toddler
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler
Program Type: In-Person Program
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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. 

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

Super Saturday Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Child, Baby & Toddler
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
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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.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Child
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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This Dungeons & Dragons experience for kids in grades 3-5 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Fun & Games: Family Game Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Child
Bloomington Public Library
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 "Child" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

CAST Presents: Charles Dickens

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation of Dickens' work.

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.

CAST Presents: Charles Dickens

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group: Child, Adult, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: In-Person Program
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Do you love the classics? Come to the library and enjoy the literary genius of Charles Dickens as performed by the Crossroads Area Student Theatre! CAST presents a stage adaptation of Dickens' work.

This event is in the "Child" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Child
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.

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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 "Child" group.

Tales for Tails

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Child
Bloomington Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Child
Program Type: In-Person Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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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: