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April 2020
Brick by Brick Duplo Story Time
Let’s read, build, and play together! Children age 5 years old and younger are encouraged to join in story time, create key characters and scenes from that story time with Duplo blocks, and tell their own imaginative stories with blocks. Pictures of projects are encouraged since brick projects will not be able to go home. This program is intended to be a child and adult shared experience. Meet in the Bloomington Library Story Room. Due to limited space in the…
Find out more »Poetry Writing Workshop
Teens and adults are welcome to attend this poetry writing workshop which will be presented by Duriel Harris, PhD., a poet and Creative Writing professor at Illinois State University. This program is offered in conjunction with the 2020 Bloomington Reads programming series.
Find out more »Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails pairs trained and certified therapy dogs with children in grades K-5 who want to practice reading aloud. The dogs are with their handlers at all times. They love the attention and listen to stories without judgment. Kids can drop in with a favorite book or use a library book to read to them. On the day of the program, interested students should sign up at Bloomington Library’s Children’s Desk. After signing up, each child will be assigned…
Find out more »Toddler Time
10am & 10:30am; Story Room Toddlers are always on the go! This interactive story time will encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music, and lots of movement activities. Caregivers should plan to accompany toddlers to this program. Meet in the Story Room at Bloomington Library. Due to limited space in the story time room, groups, such as daycares, interested in story times need to make arrangements by contacting Melissa Robinson by phone at 557-8960 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org
Find out more »No-School DIY Series for Teens
There’s no school today, and teens are invited to the library where they will create Zen gardens. All supplies will be provided, and there is no need to sign up in advance. Meet in the Community Room at Bloomington Library.
Find out more »D.E.A.R. Bingo
Today is the last day teens in grades 6-12 can trade completed Bingo sheets for entries into our drawing for a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble.
Find out more »Donation Day
Bloomington Public Library volunteers accept donations of gently used books, audio books, DVDs, CDs, and Blu-ray discs on the second Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm in the Library’s Community Room. Those wishing to donate are asked to bring the materials to the Community Room or pull into the Library’s main parking lot, take an immediate left, and drive under the overhang. There, volunteers will help unload the materials from the donor’s vehicle. Items will be sold with proceeds benefitting…
Find out more »Where the Wild Things Read
Children are always up for an adventure! This interactive story time will encourage exploration, confidence, and imagination using books, rhymes, music, and dancing. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Meet in the Story Room at Bloomington Library. Due to limited space in the story time room, groups, such as daycares, interested in story times need to make arrangements by contacting Melissa Robinson by phone at 557-8960 or e-mail at melissar@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
Find out more »With You There is Light
Author Alexandra Lehmann has researched the White Rose group by traveling to Germany and reviewing primary sources, including letters written between Sophie Scholl and her boyfriend, Captain Fritz Hartnagel. Lehmann’s book, With You There is Light, is a compilation and examination of the letters. See the battles these heroes fought from both sides of the war. Lehmann will present a program about her book, joining us from the East Coast via Skype. Meet in the Community Room at Bloomington Library.…
Find out more »Evening Lapsit
For infants (newborn to 18 months) and their caregivers Lapsit is an activity-driven story time geared for babies (newborn to 18 months), and their caregivers. Bring a blanket and stuffed toy for an evening full of fun. We will read, sing, rhyme, move, play, and pop bubbles! Meet in the Story Room at Bloomington Library. Due to limited space in the story time room, groups, such as daycares, interested in story times need to make arrangements by contacting Melissa Robinson…
Find out more »Mystery Book Club
Bloomington Library’s Mystery Book Club will meet in the William C. Wetzel Reading Room to discuss The Expats by Chris Pavone.
Find out more »Dance the Night Away
Ages 9-109 Enjoy free dance lessons with Bloomington Library and Next Step Dance Studio. Arrive with a group, in pairs, or as singles to be partnered with another attendee. On April 15, we’ll focus on Wedding Dances. These classes are appropriate for ages 9 through 109!
Find out more »State of Illinois Employment Workshops
The State of Illinois is seeking candidates to fill positions at multiple agencies. Presented by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, these workshops at Bloomington Library provide an overview of state employment opportunities, application criteria, hiring procedures, and tips for preparing for state testing and interviewing.
Find out more »GUNS N’ HOSES HOCKEY FOR SPECIAL OLYPMICS
Guns and Hoses Hockey is back in 2020 at Grossinger Motors Arena to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Find out more »Indoor Farmers’ Market
The Indoor Farmers' Market takes place in the Front Street Corridor of the Grossinger Motors Arena. Parking is available across the street in the Butler lot. Emily Hope will be performing from 10 am - 12 pm. Support your local vendors throughout the year.
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