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

Week Calendar

Name: Digital Artober Contest
Start: 2022-10-03
End: 2022-10-30
Location: Your Home

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 (10/30)	Mon (10/31)	Tue (11/01)	Wed (11/02)	Thu (11/03)	Fri (11/04)	Sat (11/05)
All Day	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.				Closing Closed Due to Construction All Day Branches: Bloomington Public Library Description: Due to construction, the library will be without water and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 3, and for part of the day on Friday, November 4, when the library will open at 1pm.	This event is in the "Child" group. Find Melvin's Space Buddies All Day 11/4 - 11/22 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 : Find Melvin's Space Buddies Melvin the Giraffe, Bloomington Public Library's unofficial mascot, has teamed up with the canines from the movie Space Buddies.
	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.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. Halloween Digital Escape Room All Day 10/24 - 10/31 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: Unlimited : Teens will use their investigation skills to solve puzzles and unlock clues as they investigate a treasure map which will take them on a virtual hunt of Downtown Bloomington, Illinois.
9 am						Closing Closure Due to Construction 9:00am - 1:00pm Branches: Bloomington Public Library Description: Due to construction, the library will be without water and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 3, and for part of the day on Friday, November 4, when the library will open at 1pm.	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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
10 am		This event is in the "Child" group. This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group. Drop-In Halloween Activities 10:00am - 12:00pm Child, Baby & Toddler 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: Children's Department Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler Program Type: In-Person Program : Children of all ages can stop by the Children's Services Desk between 10am-12pm on Monday, October 31, 2022, to participate in Halloween-themed activities and crafts (while supplies last). Also, visit the bookmobile at Marie Litta Park (dire	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: 14 : Pop-Up Story Time @ MCMH Join us 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: 1 : Join us 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 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 Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the International Space Station! 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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:	This event is in the "Child" group. Virtual Lego Construction 10:00am - 11:00am Child Full Required Virtual 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Child Program Type: Online Program Required Seats Remaining: 21 : Virtual Lego Construction 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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
11 am
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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile to Heartland Hills 12:30pm - 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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
1 pm
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 3:30pm - 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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:	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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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 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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:	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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:	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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
6 pm
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. History Book Club (IN PERSON) 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: 5 : History Book Club The in-person session of the History Book Club will meet at the McLean County History Museum (Courtroom, 2nd floor) to discuss Trapped: the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster by Karen Tintori. This event is in the "Adult" group. History 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 Required Seats Remaining: 88 : History Book Club The History Book Club will meet online via Zoom to discuss Trapped: The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster by Karen Tintori. 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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:	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 : Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:	This event is in the "Adult" group. Avoiding Identity Theft & Consumer Scams 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: 67 : Did you know that you're at a higher risk of becoming a victim of identity theft during the holiday season?

Upcoming Library Closures

Week Calendar

Primary tabs

Find Melvin's Space Buddies

Pop-Up Story Time @ MCMH

Bookmobile to Waterford Estates

Bookmobile to The Grove

Bookmobile to Eagle View

History Book Club

History Book Club