Children’s Department

  • For more information about the services that we offer, contact the Children's Department at 309-454-4668.

    Book for Every Baby

    Every child born at the two Bloomington-Normal hospitals receives a free board book!  Parents also receive a packet of information about the Normal Public Library and Bloomington Public Library and a coupon for a free gift at their first visit.

    Bloomington Public Library co-sponsors this project.

    Computers

    Our Children's Computers feature Internet access, educational games, reference materials, and word processing programs.

    Children may log in to the computers for up to three hours a day using their library card or a guest pass.  You can pick up a guest pass at the Children's Desk or Front Desk.

    To access the Internet, children will need a parent's approval.  If you gave your child permission to use the Internet when you registered him or her for a library card, then you are all set!

    Otherwise, you may give verbal permission and we can print a guest pass that allows one-time Internet access.  You will need to give verbal permission each time that your child uses the Internet.

    Discovery Room

    Come enjoy this parent/child interaction center, which offers puppets, puzzles, a dress-up center, and more!

    Homeschoolers

    The library has lots of services and resources that can help homeschoolers.

    Check out our homeschooling resources here.

    Off-Site Programming

    We are happy to offer storytelling or information programs to nursing homes, churches, community centers, and schools.

    For more information, please contact us at 309-454-4668.

    Teacher Services

    We have lots of great services for teachers, from school visits to Teacher Packs.

    Find out more about Teacher Services here.