LIBRARY CLOSURE - May 20-23

Bloomington Library will be CLOSED Monday-Thursday, May 20-23.

The Bookmobile will make its stops during these closures. The Bookmobile schedule is available at bit.ly/bookmobileschedule.

  • Monday’s English Conversation Group will meet at STAR Literacy (201 E. Grove St.)
  • Tuesday’s Fiction Book Club will meet online via Zoom. Visit bit.ly/fiction521 to register for this program and receive the Zoom link.

This closure will allow us to continue to unbox 107,000 books (which were moved to storage when our construction project began) and to shelve 262,000 books. Some collections and areas of the library will not be available until the library reopens on Friday, May 24.

During open hours leading up to the closure, call 309.590.6120 or text 309.446.8398 with questions.

Home Delivery

Bloomington residents and residents of the Golden Prairie Public Library District who are unable to visit the Library, either temporarily or permanently, are eligible to receive Home Delivery. Examples of those eligible for the service include, but are not limited to:

  • Homebound individuals
  • Pregnant women on bed rest
  • Persons undergoing treatment for serious illness
  • Seniors who are unable to use public transportation in the winter

How does it work?

Patrons can visit the library’s website and select the titles they want to receive, or materials can be selected for patrons based on their interests or needs. Library staff will deliver the materials on a specified day each month.

What items can be delivered?

Library staff will deliver any item that the library circulates!
Enjoy books, large print books, magazines, movies, audiobooks, CDs, and more.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

For more information about this free service, contact the Home Delivery Coordinator by phone at 309.590.6117 or by filling out our contact form below.

How do I apply to receive Home Delivery?

To apply to receive Home Delivery, fill out the form below.

 

Home Delivery Application

The Home Delivery Service is available to patrons of the Bloomington Public Library or Golden Prairie districts and cannot visit the library due to their physical condition or mobility issues.

If you can make it into the library on a regular basis (more than once per month), this service is not for you.

General Information

Service Duration
Your Name
Do you have a library card from us?
Your Preferred Contact Method
Your Address

Emergency/Additional Point of Contact

Additional Contact Name
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