Upcoming Library Closures

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

Week Calendar

Name: Penguin Seek and Find
Start: 2022-01-02
End: 2022-01-09
Location: Bloomington Public Library

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 (1/09)	Mon (1/10)	Tue (1/11)	Wed (1/12)	Thu (1/13)	Fri (1/14)	Sat (1/15)
All Day	This event is in the "Child" group. Penguin Seek and Find All Day 1/2 - 1/9 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 : Penguin Seek and Find Tacky the Penguin (created by Helen Lester) is searching for his band. Help Tacky find his fellow band members by following the colored carpet swirls in the Children’s Department.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Tea Time with Bloomington Spice Works All Day 1/10 - 1/31 Adult, Teens Full Required Offsite Event 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: Offsite Event Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided) Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Tea Time with Bloomington Spice Works: An At-Home Experience If you've got the winter blues, nothing is more cheerful than a good cup of tea. Celebrate National Hot Tea Month by registering up to receive a Tea
		This event is in the "Child" group. The Mitten Seek & Find All Day 1/10 - 2/6 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 : The Mitten Seek & Find Visit the Children's Department where you'll seek and find the 8 animals from Jan Brett’s book The Mitten.
9 am							This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Shirley 9:00am - 10:00am 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 Shirley 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 a
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: 6 : 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: 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 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. Cancelled Toddler Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler Required This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Cancelled 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 : 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. Cancelled Toddler Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Child, Baby & Toddler Required This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Cancelled 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 : 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: 4 : 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 What will we share? ... a winter-themed 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 Mecherle Drive 10:30am - 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 Mecherle 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 sch	This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Mini Explorers 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: Mini Explorers Story Time Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 2 : Mini Explorers Story Time: Brrr ... It's Cold Outside Brrrr ... it's cold outside. Why not come into the library to warm up with a good book? 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 Hilltop 10:45am - 11:45am 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 Hilltop 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 a
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12 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Franklin Park 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 Franklin 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 sche	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Heartland Hills 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 Heartland Hills 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
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled History of McLean County (IN PERSON) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: History of McLean County (IN PERSON) Age Group: Adult Program Type: In-Person Program : UPDATE: The program will be offered virtually. The in-person session of this program has been cancelled due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases in our area. The planned in-person book signing will take pl This event is in the "Adult" group. History of McLean County (VIRTUAL) 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited : UPDATE: The program will be offered virtually. The in-person session of this program has been cancelled due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases in our area. The planned in-person book signing will take pl
3 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Waterford Estates 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 Waterford Estates 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 Four Seasons 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 Four Seasons 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 Sapphire Lake 3:15pm - 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 Sapphire Lake 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
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to The Grove 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 The Grove 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	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Oakwood 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 Oakwood 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 a	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to North Pointe 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 North Pointe 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 Wingover 5:30pm - 8:00pm 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 Wingover 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
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Back to Work: Resume 101 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Back to Work: Resume 101 Age Group: Adult Program Type: , In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 11 : Back to Work: Resume 101 Whether you have a resume you need to update, or you've never had one at all, this class will help you create one.			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Manga and Anime Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Full Required Virtual 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club, Online Program Required Seats Remaining: 25 : Teen Manga and Anime Club Hang out with fellow manga and anime fans virtually on Zoom and continue watching the TV series, Haikyu!! (TV14). This event is in the "Adult" group. Back to Work: Brainfuse JobNow 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Back to Work: Brainfuse JobNow Age Group: Adult Program Type: , In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 15 : Back to Work: Brainfuse JobNow The Brainfuse JobNow database helps job searchers prepare for interviews, receive resume help, and apply for jobs. This event is in the "Teens" group. Introduction to Python 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Full Required Virtual 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Online Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Introduction to Python Teens will learn the basics of the Python programming language and have an opportunity to create a basic interactive application.
7 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle View 7:45pm - 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 Eagle View 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 "Adult" group. Cancelled Mystery Book Club (IN PERSON) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Mystery Book Club (IN PERSON) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program : UPDATE: While the Mystery Book Club will meet virtually in January, the in-person session of the January's Mystery Book Club has been cancelled. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mystery Book Club (VIRTUAL) 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: 3 : Mystery Book Club (VIRTUAL) The Mystery Book Club will meet online to discuss *One Small Sacrifice* by Hilary Davidson. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Park Place 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 Park 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 schedul	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle Crest 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 Eagle Crest 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

Upcoming Library Closures

Week Calendar

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Penguin Seek and Find

Tea Time with Bloomington Spice Works: An At-Home Experience

The Mitten Seek & Find

Bookmobile to Shirley

Preschool Story Time

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Daycares

Preschool Story Time

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Daycares

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story Time

Fun Friday Story Time!

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Daycares

Wild Card Friday

Bookmobile to Mecherle Drive

Mini Explorers Story Time: Brrr ... It's Cold Outside

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Daycares

Bookmobile to Hilltop

Bookmobile to Franklin Park

Bookmobile to Heartland Hills

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Bookmobile to Waterford Estates

Bookmobile to Four Seasons

Bookmobile to Sapphire Lake

Bookmobile to The Grove

Bookmobile to Oakwood

Bookmobile to North Pointe

Bookmobile to Wingover

Back to Work: Resume 101

Teen Manga and Anime Club

Back to Work: Brainfuse JobNow

Introduction to Python

Bookmobile to Eagle View

Mystery Book Club (VIRTUAL)

Bookmobile to Park Place

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest