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 (6/26)	Mon (6/27)	Tue (6/28)	Wed (6/29)	Thu (6/30)	Fri (7/01)	Sat (7/02)
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.					This event is in the "Child" group. Enter to Win Brookfield Zoo Tickets All Day 7/1 - 7/31 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 : Enter to Win Brookfield Zoo Tickets Children and their families can enter a drawing for a chance to win (2) general admission passes to Brookfield Zoo!
	This event is in the "Teens" group. Felt Ice Cream Cone Magnet All Day 6/20 - 7/29 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: 0 : Felt Ice Cream Cone Magnet: Take & Make Craft With this take-and-make craft kit, teens will create a summer-inspired ice cream cone magnet.
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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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: 0 : 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 "Teens" group. Fireworks in a Jar 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: 1 : Fireworks in a Jar Teens will work on a circuitry project which, upon completion, will resemble fireworks in a jar. Conductive thread combined with LED lights will be used to create the firework effect. 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 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. Story Time @ the Farmers' Market 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Story Time, In-Person Program : Story Time @ the Farmers' Market Join us @ the Farmers' Market in Downtown Bloomington for a fun, all-ages, 30-minute story time. We'll sing, dance and be silly together outside in the sunshine! This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge 10:30am - 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 Pepper Ridge Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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2 pm
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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Sapphire Lake 3:15pm - 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 Sapphire Lake Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Hot Grill Summer! (with sampler) 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Online Program, At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided) Required Seats Remaining: 6 : It's Hot Grill Summer! Back by popular demand, Traci Howe, owner of The Olive Bin, will provide a fun, at-home experience which will introduce heart-healthy oils an This event is in the "Adult" group. Hot Grill Summer! (without sampler) 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Online Program, At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided) Required Seats Remaining: 48 : It's Hot Grill Summer! Back by popular demand, Traci Howe, owner of The Olive Bin, will provide a fun, at-home experience which will introduce heart-healthy oils and vinegar	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Lotus Flower Lantern Craft 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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, At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided) Required Seats Remaining: 0 : Lotus Flower Lantern Craft Create your own lotus flower lantern while learning about Korean culture. This virtual program will take place on Zoom and will be led by staff from the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project.
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 Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	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 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 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 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. An Evening with Author Michelle Zauner 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult, Teens Virtual Event 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult, Teens Program Type: Online Program : Join a conversation with author and musician Michelle Zauner. Her 2021 memoir Crying in H Mart is a moving testament to the struggles of living in the U.S.

Upcoming Library Closures

Week Calendar

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Teens Geocaching with Instagram Contest

PRIDE Bracelet: Take & Make Craft

Felt Ice Cream Cone Magnet: Take & Make Craft

Bookmobile to Shirley

Pop-Up Story Time @ MCMH

Fireworks in a Jar

Bookmobile to Mecherle Drive

Story Time @ the Farmers' Market

Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge

Bookmobile to Franklin Park

Bookmobile to Heartland Hills

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

It's Hot Grill Summer!

Lotus Flower Lantern Craft

Bookmobile to Eagle View

Bookmobile to Park Place

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest