Name: Summer Reading Program
Start: 2023-05-30
End: 2023-07-31
Location: Your House

All Day

Summer Reading Program

All Day 5/30 - 7/31

Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Offsite Event

Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler, Adult, Teens, Everyone

Program Type: At Home (supplies and/or written instructions provided)

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The 2023 Summer Reading Program at Bloomington Public Library will run from Tuesday, May 30 to Monday, July 31.

Enter to Win Brookfield Zoo Tickets

All Day 7/1 - 7/31

Child

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Child

Program Type: In-Person Program

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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!

Felt Keychain: Take & Make Craft

07/05/2023 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2023 @ 9:00pm

Teens

Full

Required

Offsite Event

Full

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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

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Felt Ice Cream Cone Keychain: Take & Make Craft

Teens will use this craft kit to create a summer-inspired ice cream cone keychain. Keychain supply kits will be reserved for the first 36 teens who register.

Beginning Cross-Stitch

07/10/2023 @ 9:00am - 08/04/2023 @ 9:00am

Adult, Teens

Full

Required

Virtual Event

Full

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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

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Beginning Cross-Stitch

Get started with cross-stitching and make a cute design to hang in your home or give as a gift. This fun class -- suitable for teens and adults -- will be led by

8 am

Bookmobile to Crestwicke

8:45am - 9:45am

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

9 am

Bookmobile to Wingover

9:30am - 10:30am

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

10 am

Bookmobile to Angler's Manor

10:30am - 11:30am

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Summer Reading Finale Party!

10:00am - 12:00pm

Child, Baby & Toddler

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Offsite Event

Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler

Program Type: Story Time, In-Person Program

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Summer Reading Finale Party!

Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with us! We'll offer games, crafts, prizes, and snacks.

Bookmobile to Freedom Oil

10:15am - 11:30am

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

11 am

12 pm

Bookmobile to Holiday Park

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

On-The-Go Story Time

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Child, Baby & Toddler

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Offsite Event

Age Group: Child, Baby & Toddler

Program Type: In-Person Program

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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.

Bookmobile to White Eagle

12:15pm - 1:15pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

1 pm

2 pm

D&D for Kids - Character Creation

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Child

Full

Required

Virtual Event

Full

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Child

Program Type: Online Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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D&D for Kids: Character Creation

Are you in Grades 3-5 and interested in learning how to play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons?

First, you'll need an adventurer!

3 pm

Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Bookmobile to Traditions

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Bookmobile to Evergreen

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

4 pm

5 pm

Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

English Language Conversation Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Adult, Teens

Full

Required

Offsite Event

Full

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Offsite Event

Age Group: Adult, Teens

Program Type: In-Person Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 23

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English Language Conversation Group

Bookmobile to Golden Eagle

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Tales for Tails @ Miller Park

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Child

Full

Required

Offsite Event

Full

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Offsite Event

Age Group: Child

Program Type: In-Person Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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Tales for Tails @ Miller Park

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:

Bookmobile to Bohmer

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Bookmobile to Eagle Ridge

5:30pm - 6:45pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Murder Mystery Party for Teens

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Teens

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bloomington Public Library

Room: Offsite Event

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: In-Person Program

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Murder Mystery Party for Teens @ Normal Public Library

There’s been a murder at the Normal Public Library, and it is up to you to solve it! Come examine the scene, find clues, and discover the culprit.

6 pm

7 pm

Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes

7:15pm - 8:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Bookmobile to Ponds Apts

7:15pm - 8:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave

7:15pm - 8:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:

309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

Bookmobile to Ballybunion

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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309.590.6120 (call)
309.446.8398 (text)

View the Bookmobile schedule at bit.ly/bplbkmschedule.

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Felt Ice Cream Cone Keychain: Take & Make Craft

Beginning Cross-Stitch

Summer Reading Finale Party!

On-the-Go Story Time

D&D for Kids: Character Creation

Tales for Tails @ Miller Park

Murder Mystery Party for Teens @ Normal Public Library