Upcoming Library Closures

In celebration of the holidays, the library will be closed on 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 (10/09)	Mon (10/10)	Tue (10/11)	Wed (10/12)	Thu (10/13)	Fri (10/14)	Sat (10/15)
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.
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: Story Time, In-Person Program Required Seats Remaining: 18 : 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: 0 : 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. 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 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 "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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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 "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 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 "Teens" group. Introduction to SketchUp 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: 8 : Teens will have the opportunity to learn the basics of one of the most popular 3D modeling programs, SketchUp. The free version that teens will use is robust, easy to use, and an ideal place to start learning about the software.			This event is in the "Adult" group. Pick the Right Medigap Plan 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: 72 : Medicare Supplement Insurance: How to Pick the Right Medigap Plan & Get the Best Rate Weiss Financial Ratings can help you navigate through the Medicare & Medigap maze.
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 "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: 10 : Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss *Collecting the Dead* by Spencer Kope. 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 "Adult" group. Cancelled An Evening with Jesmyn Ward 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Virtual Event 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Online Program : THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A FAMILY EMERGENCY. Award-winning author Jesmyn Ward will discuss how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice. 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

Upcoming Library Closures

Week Calendar

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Make a Mason-Jar-Lid Pumpkin

Take & Make Craft

Bookmobile to Shirley

Bookmobile to Mecherle Drive

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

Medicare Supplement Insurance: How to Pick the Right Medigap Plan & Get the Best Rate

Bookmobile to Eagle View

Mystery Book Club

Bookmobile to Park Place

Bookmobile to Eagle Crest