Upcoming Library Closures

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

Week Calendar

Name: Drop-In for Summer Fun
Start: 2022-05-31
End: 2022-08-01
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 (6/12)	Mon (6/13)	Tue (6/14)	Wed (6/15)	Thu (6/16)	Fri (6/17)	Sat (6/18)
All Day	This event is in the "Child" group. Drop-In for Summer Fun All Day 5/31 - 8/1 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 : Drop-In for Summer Fun During any of the library's open hours, kids can drop into the Children’s Department and enjoy activities.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Geocaching & Instagram Contest All Day 6/5 - 7/29 Teens Offsite Event 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: Offsite Event Age Group: Teens Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided) : Teens Geocaching with Instagram Contest Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which participants use a mobile device and other navigational techniques to either hide and/or find (and then leave behind) containers called geoca
		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. PRIDE Bracelet Craft (Adults & Teens) 06/13/2022 @ 9:00am - 06/30/2022 @ 9:00pm 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 : PRIDE Bracelet: Take & Make Craft Adults and Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to celebrate Pride Month with this take-and-make LGBTQ+ inspired craft.
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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
9 am
10 am			This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Pop-Up Story Time @ MCMH 10:00am - 10:30am Child, Baby & Toddler Full Required Offsite Event 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: Offsite Event Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 4 : Pop-Up Story Time @ MCMH Join us every Tuesday in June at the McLean County Museum of History for music and movement, stories, and fun!	This event is in the "Child" group. STEAM: Lego Construction 10:00am - 11:00am Child Offsite Event 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: Offsite Event Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program : In this workshop, youth will be encouraged to participate in Lego building challenges combined with learning STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) while using a wide variety of Lego bricks, books, materials, and idea sheet		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Miller Park 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 Miller Park Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021 This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. On-The-Go Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Child, Baby & Toddler Offsite 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: Offsite Event Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program : On-The-Go Story Time Join us for an On-The-Go Story Time! Children’s Services staff will partner with the Bookmobile to bring stories, music & movement, activities, and fun to a Bookmobile stop near you!	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Juneteenth Pop-Up Library @ MCMH 10:00am - 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: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program : Juneteenth Pop-Up Library @ the McLean County Museum of History Celebrate Juneteenth with us at the McLean County Museum of History. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated holiday commemorating the end of slavery. This event is in the "Child" group. Pop-Up Lego Construction 10:00am - 11:00am Child Full Required Offsite Event 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: Offsite Event Age Group: Child Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 5 : Pop-Up Lego Construction Children ages 5-11 years are encouraged to build creative and independent projects using a wide variety of Lego bricks and books that will be provided. 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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
11 am
12 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to John Kane Homes 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 Irvin Apts Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bike Care 101 2:00pm - 3:00pm Everyone Full Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library Room: Offsite Event Age Group: Everyone Program Type: In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 3 : Bike Care 101 with WBRP Bike Co-Op Learn how to maintain your ride this summer when you attend our workshop at the West Bloomington Revitalization Project's Bike Co-Op! Their experts will teach you how to make sure your bike is in	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. 3D-Printed Wind Spinners 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: 7 : 3D-Printed Wind Spinner Teens who register for this program will join us on Zoom to create 3D-Printable Wind Spinners using Tinkercad. After the program ends, Library staff will print the designs.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Andrea Elliott - 2022 Nonfiction Pulitzer Winner 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. 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 : Author Presentation with Andrea Elliott -- 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Nonfiction Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear a newly-minted Pulitzer Prize winner speak about her work. 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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Adult" group. Mystery 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: 7 : Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica. 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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Transgender 101: Explaining Concepts & Terminology 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult, Teens Full Required Virtual 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Online Program Required Seats Remaining: 64 : Transgender 101 In recent years, visibility of transgender identities and issues have skyrocketed. However, finding reliable and easy-to-understand information can be difficult. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Hilltop 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 Hilltop Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021

Upcoming Library Closures

Week Calendar

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Teens Geocaching with Instagram Contest

PRIDE Bracelet: Take & Make Craft

Bookmobile to Arrowsmith

Pop-Up Story Time @ MCMH

Bookmobile to Miller Park

On-The-Go Story Time

Juneteenth Pop-Up Library @ the McLean County Museum of History

Pop-Up Lego Construction

Bookmobile to Ellsworth

Bookmobile to Irvin Apts

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East

Bike Care 101 with WBRP Bike Co-Op

Bookmobile to Irvin Apts

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

3D-Printed Wind Spinner

Author Presentation with Andrea Elliott -- 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Nonfiction

Bookmobile to Phillip Place

Mystery Book Club

Bookmobile to Stevenson School

Bookmobile to Garling Heights

Transgender 101

Bookmobile to Hilltop