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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
21
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Crestwicke
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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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Bookworms
9:30am - 11:00am
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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Wiggle your way through some book-themed activities before spending time reading (or listening to your adult read to you) as you work your way toward completing your reading goals for the summer.
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
19
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Wingover
9:30am - 10:30am
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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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
17
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.
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
17
2025
Tue
Meet the Bookmobile!
10:30am - 12:00pm
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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The bookmobile is ready to meet you! The Bookmobile will offer fun and games near the Olive Street entrance at the main library. While you're aboard, you'll be able to learn about the library's bookmobile services.
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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
19
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.
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
19
2025
Thu
Juneteenth at BPL!
10:00am - 1:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, and is celebrated on June 19.
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
20
2025
Fri
Bookmobile to Angler's Manor
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
21
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Viking Brews
10:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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The Freedom Oil Bookmobile Stop has permanently moved to Viking Brews. 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 "Child" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Child,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
21
2025
Sat
CAST Presents: Sally Sells Seashells
11:30am - 12:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group:
Child,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Crossroads Area Student Theatre (CAST) Summer Camp presents: Sally Sells Seashells (And You Can Too!)
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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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Bookmobile to Somerset Court
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:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
21
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to White Eagle
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:
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Child" group.
Child
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Paws and Pages
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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This program, which takes place at the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal, pairs children in grades K-5 with shelter animals to practice reading aloud.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Adulting 101 (for Teens)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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There is a lot to learn when embarking into the “real world” as a young adult. During this program, staff from Illinois State Credit Union will discuss some financial aspects that should be considered.
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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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Arbors Apartments
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
17
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Traditions
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
18
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Evergreen
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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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
16
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
English Language Conversation Group
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2
Age Group:
Adult,
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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The English Language Conversations Group, offered in partnership with STAR Adult Literacy, is designed for adults for whom English is a second language.
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
17
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Golden Eagle
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
18
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Bohmer
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
19
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Eagle 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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6 pm |
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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
16
2025
Mon
Story Time for a Summer Night
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Rm 2
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
Story Time
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Join Mr. Cody and Ms. Lisa for an evening story time that will include books, songs, fingerplays and activities This story time is for kids of all ages.
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
18
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:
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
19
2025
Thu
Juneteenth Night Out (Movie)
6:00pm - 8:15pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Adult,
Teens
Program Type:
Movie,
In-Person Program
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Commemorate Juneteenth as you watch a film on our big screen!
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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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
16
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Old Farm Lakes
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
17
2025
Tue
Fiction Book Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Ponds Apts
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
18
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Rainbow Ave
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
19
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Ballybunion
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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