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: Make a Mason-Jar-Lid Pumpkin
Start: 2022-09-27T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-10-28T17:00:00-05:00
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Time	Sun (10/02)	Mon (10/03)	Tue (10/04)	Wed (10/05)	Thu (10/06)	Fri (10/07)	Sat (10/08)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Make a Mason-Jar-Lid Pumpkin 09/27/2022 @ 10:00am - 10/28/2022 @ 5:00pm 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: 11 : Make a Mason-Jar-Lid Pumpkin Take & Make Craft By taking part in this take-and-make craft, teens can create a fall-inspired pumpkin decoration. Kits will be reserved for the first 50 teens who register.
		This event is in the "Teens" group. Digital Artober Contest All Day 10/3 - 10/30 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) : This October, Bloomington Public Library is issuing a challenge to any teen who would like to develop or improve their digital art skills.
		This event is in the "Child" group. Vote for Melvin's Costume All Day 10/3 - 10/31 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 : In the Children's Department at Bloomington Public Library, there are 4 pictures of Melvin the Giraffe (BPL's unofficial mascot) in different Halloween costumes.
8 am							This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Crestwicke 8:30am - 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 Crestwicke Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
9 am					This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Wingover 9:30am - 10:30am 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 Wingover 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: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 15 : Join us every Tuesday in October at the McLean County Museum of History for music and movement, stories, and fun!		This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Story Time @ The Junction 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: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 3 : Join us on Thursdays in October at The Junction (301 E Oakland Ave) for music and movement, stories, and fun! This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Story Time @ The Junction 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 5 : Join us on Thursday mornings in October at The Junction (301 E Oakland Ave) for music and movement, stories, and fun!	This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Melvin's Space Adventures 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: Story Time, Online Program, : This month, join Melvin on his space adventures as he travels around the Earth, the moon, the sun, and Mercury! This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Angler's Manor 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 Angler's Manor 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 "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: 9 : Children ages 3-11 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 Freedom Oil 10:15am - 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 Freedom Oil 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 Fleetwood 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 Fleetwood Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to White Eagle 12:15pm - 1:15pm 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 White Eagle Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
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3 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Arbors Apts. 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 Arbors Apts. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Traditions 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 Traditions Bloomington Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Evergreen Park 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 Evergreen Park 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 Royal Pointe Rd 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 Royal Pointe Rd Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Child" group. Tales for Tails @ Miller Park 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: 0 : This program pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in Grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud. There will be 4 time slots available for kids to meet and read to a pup: This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Bohmer Drive 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 Bohmer Drive Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Eagle 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 Eagle Ridge Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Digital Artober Kickoff 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: 16 : During the Digital Artober Kickoff event, participants will receive an overview of GIMP and be given a chance to create their own artwork.			This event is in the "Teens" group. 3D Printed Jack-O-Lantern Lamps 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: 2 : Teens who register for this program will join us on Zoom to create 3D-printed Jack-O-Lantern lamps using Tinkercad. After the program ends, Library staff will print the designs.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Books on Tap Book Club 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adult Full Required Offsite 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: Offsite Event Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 15 : Books on Tap Book Club The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss In the Woods by Tana French. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes 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 Old Farm Lakes Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Ponds Apts 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 Ponds Apts. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbookmobile112021	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave 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 Rainbow Ave 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. The World of the von Trapp Family 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: 58 : Join author William Anderson as he tells the dramatic true story of the von Trapp family, which fled Hitler's Austria to start new lives in America as the Trapp Family Singers. Their story inspired the musical The Sound of Music. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Ballybunion 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 Ballybunion Patrons are allowed to board the Bookmobile and browse. Capacity is limited. Text questions to 309.446.8398 View the Bookmobile schedule at

Upcoming Library Closures

Week Calendar

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Make a Mason-Jar-Lid Pumpkin

Take & Make Craft

Bookmobile to Crestwicke

Bookmobile to Wingover

Bookmobile to Angler's Manor

Bookmobile to Freedom Oil

Bookmobile to Fleetwood

Bookmobile to White Eagle

Bookmobile to Arbors Apts.

Bookmobile to Traditions Bloomington

Bookmobile to Evergreen Park

Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Rd

Bookmobile to Golden Eagle

Bookmobile to Bohmer Drive

Bookmobile to Eagle Ridge

Books on Tap Book Club

Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes

Bookmobile to Ponds Apts.

Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave

Bookmobile to Ballybunion