Upcoming Library Closures

In celebration of the holidays, the library will be closed on Tuesday & Wednesday, December 31 & January 1.

Week Calendar

Name: Take & Solve: Break-In Bags
Start: 2021-11-15
End: 2021-11-30
Location: Your House

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (11/14)	Mon (11/15)	Tue (11/16)	Wed (11/17)	Thu (11/18)	Fri (11/19)	Sat (11/20)
All Day		This event is in the "Teens" group. Take & Solve: Break-In Bags All Day 11/15 - 11/30 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: 1 : Break-In Bags: Take & Solve Puzzles (for teens) Think "escape room", except instead of trying to break out, you're trying to BREAK IN!
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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedul
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: 3 : 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 age 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: 2 : 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 age 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. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Toddler 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: Toddler Story Time Age Group: Child, 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. Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Toddler Story Time Age Group: Child, 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: 1 : 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 videos continue! What will we share? ... a Thanksgiving DIY?... a recorded story time? ... a travel update on Melvin's visits to new states and libraries? ... an installment of Book Smart Kids? 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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedu	This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Mini Explorers: Thankful for Friends 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: Mini Explorers: Thankful for Friends Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 2 : Mini Explorers: Thankful for Friends What are you thankful for? I'm thankful for my friends, yummy food, time to play outside, and my family. 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 "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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule
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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile s
1 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Learning Libby 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adult, Teens Full Required This event is in the "Adult" group. 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: Learning Libby Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 5 : Learning Libby Winter is coming, and what better way to spend a cold, dreary day than at home reading?
2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Discover Your Ancestor's Military History 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Online Program Required Seats Remaining: 42 : Discover Your Ancestor's Military History In recognition of Veteran's Day, the Library is honored to spotlight military connections in your family tree.				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 Apts Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedul		This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Sensory Story Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Sensory Story Time Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 1 : Sensory Story Time Sensory Story Time invites children of all ages and all abilities to engage their senses with specialized stories, music, and activities. This event is in the "Adult" group. Medicare Basics 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adult Full Required 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: Medicare Basics Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 17 : Medicare Basics In this presentation, you will learn basic information about Medicare in order to make an educated choice about how to sign up.
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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sched	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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sched	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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sched
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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile	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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedu	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park 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 Sunnyside Park Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sch	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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sch
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: Tales for Tails 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 "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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sche	This event is in the "Adult" group. Fiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Unlimited : Fiction Book Club The Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss *Brown Girl Dreaming* by Jacqueline Woodson. 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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile s	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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sc	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 Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Masks are required for entry. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile sched

Upcoming Library Closures

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Break-In Bags: Take & Solve Puzzles (for teens)

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

Bookmobile to Miller Park

Mini Explorers: Thankful for Friends

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares

Bookmobile to Ellsworth

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East

Learning Libby

Discover Your Ancestor's Military History

Bookmobile to Irvin Apts

Sensory Story Time

Medicare Basics

Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive

Bookmobile to Holton Homes

Bookmobile to Spring Ridge

Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South

Bookmobile to Eagle Creek

Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park

Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge

Tales for Tails

Bookmobile to Phillip Place

Fiction Book Club

Bookmobile to Stevenson School

Bookmobile to Garling Heights

Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge