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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Name: BPL Leaf Hunters' Adventure
Start: 2021-09-07T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-10-23T00:00:00-05:00
Location: Bloomington Public Library

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Time	Sun (10/03)	Mon (10/04)	Tue (10/05)	Wed (10/06)	Thu (10/07)	Fri (10/08)	Sat (10/09)
All Day	This event is in the "Child" group. BPL Leaf Hunters' Adventure 09/07/2021 @ 10:00am - 10/23/2021 @ 12:00am Child This event is in the "Child" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : BPL Leaf Hunters' Adventure Find and record the number of colorful leaves found in four areas of our Children’s Department.
		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft: Clay Leaf Bowls All Day 10/4 - 10/31 Teens Full Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Teens Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided) Required Seats Remaining: 2 : Clay Leaf Bowls: Take & Make Craft By taking part in this take-and-make craft, teens can create fall-inspired decorative bowls.
8 am							This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Arrowsmith 8:45am - 9:45am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Arrowsmith The Bookmobile has reopened.
9 am
10 am				This event is in the "Child" group. Preschool Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Child Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Preschool Story Time Age Group: Child Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 4 : Preschool Story Time Join with your child for longer stories, flannel boards, music, and puppets which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. This story time and is recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. 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. Preschool Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Child Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Preschool Story Time Age Group: Child Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 1 : Preschool Story Time Join with your child for longer stories, flannel boards, music, and puppets which will help get your pre-readers ready for school. This story time and is recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. 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 "Baby & Toddler" group. Toddler Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Baby & Toddler Full Required This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Toddler Story Time Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Toddler Story Time Toddlers are always on the go! This interactive story time in the Story Room will encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Baby & Toddler Full Required This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Toddler Story Time Age Group: Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Toddler Story Time Toddlers are always on the go! This interactive story time in the Story Room will encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities.	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 Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Fun Friday Story Time Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Fun Friday Story Time! Join us every Friday in the Story Room for music and movement, stories, and fun! This program is intended 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. This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Wild Card Friday 10:00am - 10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler Virtual Event This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Online Program, : Wild Card Friday Wild Card Friday videos continue! This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Miller Park 10:00am - 11:30am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Miller Park The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Ellsworth 10:15am - 11:00am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Ellsworth The Bookmobile has reopened. This event is in the "Child" group. Lego Construction 10:30am - 11:30am Child Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Lego Construction Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 1 : Lego Construction Children ages 3-11 years are encouraged to build creative and independent projects using a wide variety of Lego bricks, books, and idea sheets that will be provided.
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East 12:00pm - 1:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East The Bookmobile has reopened.
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Plant Swap 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Teens This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program : Plant Swap Bring to the Library’s North Patio any plants, cuttings, and seeds you’d like to share; then take home some new plants for yourself! During the swap, you’ll be able to introduce your plant to its new parent. This event is in the "Child" group. Spider Plant Craft for Kids 2:00pm - 3:00pm Child Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Spider Plant Craft for Kids Just in time for Halloween, we’re offering a Not-So-Spooky Spider Plant Craft for Kids. Participants will learn about the different parts of a spider plant and how to care f				This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Irvin Apts 2:00pm - 3:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Irvin Apartments The Bookmobile has reopened.
3 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive 3:15pm - 4:15pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Holton Homes 3:30pm - 4:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Holton Homes The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Spring Ridge 3:00pm - 4:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Spring Ridge The Bookmobile has reopened.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South 5:30pm - 6:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Board Game Night 5:00pm - 8:45pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Board Game Night Age Group: Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Board Game Night Join us in the Community Room for a night of playing board games. Attendees will be able to learn new games, meet new people, or just hang out and play. Library staff will supply the games and teach attendees h This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle Creek 5:30pm - 6:45pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Eagle Creek The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park 5:30pm - 6:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge 5:30pm - 6:45pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge The Bookmobile has reopened.
6 pm				This event is in the "Child" group. Tales for Tails 6:00pm - 7:00pm Child Full Required This event is in the "Child" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Outside Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Tales for Tails This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Books on Tap Book Club 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adult Full Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Online Program Required Seats Remaining: 16 : Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet online to discuss The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Phillip Place 7:15pm - 8:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Phillip Place The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Stevenson School 7:30pm - 8:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Stevenson School The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Garling Heights 7:30pm - 8:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Garling Heights The Bookmobile has reopened.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge 7:30pm - 8:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop : Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge The Bookmobile has reopened.

Upcoming Library Closures

Week Calendar

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BPL Leaf Hunters' Adventure

Clay Leaf Bowls: Take & Make Craft

Bookmobile to Arrowsmith

Preschool Story Time

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Daycares

Preschool Story Time

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story Time

Fun Friday Story Time!

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares

Wild Card Friday

Bookmobile to Miller Park

Bookmobile to Ellsworth

Lego Construction

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East

Plant Swap

Spider Plant Craft for Kids

Bookmobile to Irvin Apartments

Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive

Bookmobile to Holton Homes

Bookmobile to Spring Ridge

Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South

Board Game Night

Bookmobile to Eagle Creek

Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park

Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge

Tales for Tails

Books on Tap Book Club

Bookmobile to Phillip Place

Bookmobile to Stevenson School

Bookmobile to Garling Heights

Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge