Bloomington Reads: Book Discussions

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

205 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 | Bloomington, IL

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Bloomington Reads: Book Discussion
(three dates offered)
--- Thursday, April 9; 7-8pm; Online and in the Conference Room (registration required)
--- Wednesday, April 15, 12-1pm (in person in Community Rooms 2 & 3; no registration)
--- Sunday, April 19, 2-3pm (in person in Community Rooms 2 & 3; no registration)
Join us to discuss "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" by Edward Kelsey Moore, the 2026 Bloomington Reads spotlight title.
Participants of the April 9 book discussion have the option to meet either in person or online via Zoom. Registration for the April 9 session is required and can be completed online at bit.ly/blmreads0409, by visiting the Help Desk on the library’s second floor, or by calling 309.590.6168. Attendees of the April 15 and April 19 sessions do not need to register.
Please select the discussion time that fits with your schedule.
Questions about this program can be emailed to Marcie at [email protected].
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During Bloomington Reads, the library provides many copies of a featured book title in multiple formats. Area residents are encouraged to read the title, discuss it with their peers, and attend corresponding programs which will focus on themes found in the book. The 2026 programming series will culminate with an author presentation on Thursday, April 23, at 6pm at the library.
Visit bit.ly/blmreads2026 to read all about our 2026 community reading program series.
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