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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
19
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Shirley
9:00am - 10:00am
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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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.
Jul
15
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.
Jul
15
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.
Jul
17
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
18
2025
Fri
Bookmobile to Rowe Drive
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.
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Pepper Ridge
10:30am - 11:45am
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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11 am |
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
18
2025
Fri
Bookmobile to Spring Ridge
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
19
2025
Sat
Bookmobile to Phillip Place
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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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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.
Jul
14
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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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jul
17
2025
Thu
Mario Party Style Games IRL
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 2 & 3
Age Group:
Child
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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During this drop-in event, the library will offer Mario-themed, minute-to-win-it style games for the whole family. If you think you have what it takes to be the best, come on down and show off your skills - wahoo!
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
19
2025
Sat
Disability Insurance Workshop
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Learn how to navigate the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process at this free workshop presented by Chestnut Health Systems.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
19
2025
Sat
Robot Rube Goldberg Machines
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Innovation Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Get ready to move a golf ball in the most complicated way imaginable! In this hands-on workshop, teens will use VEX robotics parts to design and construct a Rube Goldberg machine.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
14
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
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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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Play Skibidi Games; Win Skibidi Prizes
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 1, 2, & 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Fight boredom! Teens are invited to come play silly games at the Bloomington Public Library for a chance to win even sillier prizes.
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
17
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Meadows
2:45pm - 4:00pm
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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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.
Jul
18
2025
Fri
CAST Presents: Journey of the Noble Gnarble
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 1 & 2
Age Group:
Child,
Adult,
Teens,
Everyone
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Crossroads Area Student Theatre (CAST) Summer Camp presents: Journey of the Noble Gnarble.
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
14
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Tracy 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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Four Seasons
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.
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Wine Way
3:15pm - 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.
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Grove
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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:
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Teen Trivia Night
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
TeenZone
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Join us for a night of trivia in the Teen Zone! You can bring friends to play as a group or play on your own. The team with the most points will receive a prize.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Oakwood
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.
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to North Pointe
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.
Jul
17
2025
Thu
Bookmobile to Wingover
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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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This event is in the "Child" group.
This event is in the "Child" group.
Jul
16
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.
Jul
16
2025
Wed
Concert on the Patio: The Amplifiers & The Empty Set
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.
Jul
17
2025
Thu
Investing and Retirement Planning
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bloomington Public Library
Library Branch:
Bloomington Public Library
Room:
Community Rm 3
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
In-Person Program
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Build a strong foundation of investment and retirement knowledge through this class presented by Matthias Pope from Dill Wealth Management Group.
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.
Jul
14
2025
Mon
Bookmobile to Eagle View
7:45pm - 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
15
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
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jul
15
2025
Tue
Bookmobile to Laesch Acres
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
16
2025
Wed
Bookmobile to Eagle Crest
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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