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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Book World Scavenger Hunt
All Day 7/5 - 7/28
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.
Jul
12
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Wingover
9:30am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
:
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.
Jul
12
2025
Sat
StoryWalk® at the Glorious Garden Festival
9:00am - 1:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert as you walk through Sarah's Garden at the David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Dr. This StoryWalk® is one of several free events included in the 2025 Glorious Garden Festival and will be&n
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Itsy Bitsy Arts
10:00am - 10:45am
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Itsy Bitsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 0-2 years and their families.
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.
Jul
8
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.
Jul
10
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.
Jul
11
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 "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.
Jul
12
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.
Jul
12
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 "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Itsy Arts
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Itsy Arts with the Illinois Art Station offers hands-on, transformative artmaking for young artists ages 2-5 years and their families.
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.
Jul
12
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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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
9
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
11
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.
Jul
12
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.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jul
10
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 "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.
Jul
11
2025
Fri
StoryWalk® at the Glorious Garden Festival
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert as you walk through Sarah's Garden at the David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Dr. This StoryWalk® is one of several free events included in the 2025 Glorious Garden Festival and will be&n
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This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Baby & Toddler" group.
Jul
10
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 "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jul
12
2025
Sat
Cardboard Arcade
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 school-aged creative engineers! You are invited to build your very own arcade game using cardboard and other recycled materials.
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.
Jul
7
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.
Jul
8
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.
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Evergreen
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
:
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.
Jul
10
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jul
12
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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Royal Pointe Road
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
:
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.
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Golden Eagle
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bookmobile
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.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jul
8
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.
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Bohmer
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
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.
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.
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Offsite Event
Age Group:
Child,
Baby & Toddler,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Join us for Pride Night at Miller Park Zoo, a free, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community! This event is being held in conjunction with the Prairie Pride Coalition, and Normal Public Library.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Eagle Ridge
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
:
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 "Adult" group.
Adult
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Books on Tap Book Club
6:00pm - 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 Books on Tap Book Club will meet at Lil Beaver Brewery to discuss How Can I Help You by Laura Sims.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Teen Craftivism
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Teen Craftivism will meet monthly in June, July, and August. During Craftivism, teens will learn a new craft and the history behind it, focusing on both historical and modern uses of arts and crafts.
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.
Jul
9
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 "Adult" group.
Jul
10
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Estates & Taxes: What Most Retirees Overlook
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Retirement can often bring financial shifts that catch people off guard. During this program, we’ll take a closer look at how estate considerations and taxes may affect your overall plan.
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.
Jul
7
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.
Jul
8
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 A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. 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.
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Ponds Apts
7:15pm - 8:30pm
Bookmobile
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
:
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.
Jul
9
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.
Jul
10
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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