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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jun-Jul
2025
Book World Scavenger Hunt
All Day 6/1 - 7/3
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Visit the Children's Desk to request a Book World Scavenger Hunt Sheet. Then compete the following:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Arrowsmith
8:45am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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9 am |
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Summer Reading Story Time
10:00am - 10:45am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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Children of all ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and fun during our Summer Reading Story Time! Questions about this program can be emailed to jessew@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Sensory Story Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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This inclusive story time offers stories, songs, and sensory-focused activities for children of all ages and abilities! After story time, stay for sensory play and socialization.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
13
2025
Fri
Bookmobile to Waterford Estates
10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Super Saturday Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time,
In-Person Program
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Join us for an all-ages story time extravaganza where we'll dance, listen to music, read stories, and have a wondrous time. This story time is perfect for kiddos, age birth-11 years, and their caregivers. We'll see you there!
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Ellsworth
10:15am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Teen Genre Book Club
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club,
In-Person Program
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The Teen Genre Book Club will meet monthly to discuss a different genre of book, giving you more choice of what to read. Pick any book that fits the month's genre.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Teen Writing Workshop
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
TeenZone
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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This writing workshop is for teens in Grades 6-12 and is perfect for creative writers! Drop by the TeenZone for writing tips and tricks and to talk about the art of prose.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2025
Fri
SuperHot Showdown: VR Face-Off
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
TeenZone
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Get ready for an action-packed showdown in SuperHot VR!
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
13
2025
Fri
Bookmobile to Brookridge Heights Apts
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
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)
Find more information about the Bookmobile and schedule online.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Eagle Crest East
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Tales for Tails
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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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 in the Children's Department:
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
8
2025
Sun
Meditative Watercolor
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Watercolor painting is a wonderful way to meditate by relaxing our ever-busy minds and bodies. The colors, the textures we can create, and the creative freedom all help to release emotions and focus intentions.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Monday Movie Musical Matinees for Teens
2:00pm - 4:45pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Movie,
In-Person Program
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Teenage musical fans, join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of June and July to enjoy a movie musical and snacks.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Tummy Time Play
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Join us for this relaxed, interactive program designed to encourage fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and socialization skills through play for our youngest library patrons!
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
So You Want To Be A DM?
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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An Introduction to Running Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Ekstam Drive
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Holton Homes
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Arcadia Drive
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Teen Artists in Action
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Illinois Art Station will lead our teen art afternoons on the dates listed below. Each class will feature a different project.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Broadmoor
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
14
2025
Sat
Crafternoon at BPL
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Join us at the library for a creative meetup for adults!
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Rollingbrook South
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Embroidered Tote Bags
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Innovation Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Innovation Lab
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Using the Bernette 70 Embroidery Machine in the library's Innovation Lab, teens will explore embroidery by machine as they create an image which will then be embroidered onto a tote bag.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Eagle Creek
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Summer Chess Club
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Calling all knights of the square table!
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Sunnyside Park
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Cardinal Ridge
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Let's Dish! A Cookbook Club
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
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Calling culinary enthusiasts! Join us in exploring the book The Woks of Life by Bill Leung. Prepare a recipe of your choosing from the cookbook and bring it to share.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows. If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.
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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Tales for Tails
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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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 in the Children's Department:
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Concert on the Patio: The Rusty Pickups
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Outside
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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After a multi-year hiatus, the library’s beloved outdoor concert series is returning, once again bringing to the community free live music from talented local musicians and bands.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Silent Book Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
In-Person Program
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Are you looking for a book club without assigned reading? Do you need a peaceful hour with a good book?
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
True Colors Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
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The True Colors Book Club will meet to discuss He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters by Schuyler Bailar.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Harvest Pointe
7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Mystery Book Club
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bloomington Public Library & Online
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library & Online
Room:
Conference Room & Online
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
In-Person Program,
Online Program
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The Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss In The Deep by Loreth Ann White. Participants have the option to meet either in person at Bloomington Public Library or online via Zoom.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Tipton Trails
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
11
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Garling Heights
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
12
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Hilltop Mobile Home Park
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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Call or text if you have questions about the Bookmobile:
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