# Books events in Bloomington, IL, Today and Upcoming Books events in Bloomington, IL - **Subtitle**: All Books events in Bloomington, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bloomington like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Books events in Bloomington, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bloomington like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Bloomington - **Event Name**: Summer Reading Kickoff Party - **Description**: Summer Reading Kickoff Party --- Sunday, May 31 --- 2-4pm; both indoors and outdoors at the library Join us for a Summer Reading Kickoff Party full of family fun. We'll also celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and our Summer Reading theme of Get Y - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/summer-reading-kickoff-party/200030067737029 - **Venue**: 205 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82YjIxMTMxMDY1NGQzOTg5ZmJlODA2YmE5MGU4Y2IwMzM2NDJiNjk2NGI5MGMzZDgyZmY5YTAxYzkwYmVmMGYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2MxZTdmMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTE0MjcwOA.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: 'Strays' Book Release Party with Local Author Gia Gordon at Bobzbay Books! - **Description**: We're excited to welcome local author Gia Gordon back to the book shop for a book release party celebrating her latest novel 'Strays', a heartfelt chapter book about dogs, friendship, family, and finding the courage to stand up for what's right that will - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/strays-book-release-party-with-local-author-gia-gordon-at-bobzbay-books/200029772152746 - **Venue**: Bobzbay Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82NzRlY2I1NjNjZTNkNmYxZGUxZmYyZDQ5MzE0MDc3ZmQ3YWU4N2IzMzY0MmNhNjE5YTJiNjE5OTBjZTE3Yzg3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q4ZTlkNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODY0NTUwNA.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, dog, parties, entertainment, meetups, meet-and-greet - **Event Name**: Story Time & Book Signing with Children's Author & Illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow! - **Description**: We’re so excited to welcome children's book author & illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow to Bobzbay Books for a fun, free, and family-friendly story time & book signing! Join us on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am-12pm to hear Charnelle read two of - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/story-time-and-book-signing-with-childrens-author-and-illustrator-charnelle-pinkney-barlow/200029931543241 - **Venue**: 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84MTYzNmMwZGZlNGY1YTVhNjUyNzNhYTVmMzQyMzhmODc4NDA1ZjRjZjNhZmRhNzU5ZTVmMjIzNjkwMmZkZDA4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y1ZGVhNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODkwNTI4Mw.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, music, fine-arts, entertainment - **Event Name**: Release Day Party for Freida McFadden's "The Divorce" at Bobzbay Books - **Description**: **THIS IS AN AUTHORLESS EVENT** We're so excited to be one of only a handful of bookstores chosen from around the country to participate in an exclusive series of parties to celebrate the release of Freida McFadden's latest book, 'The Divorce'! Join us - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Tue May 26 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue May 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/release-day-party-for-freida-mcfaddens-the-divorce-at-bobzbay-books/200029996605744 - **Venue**: Bobzbay Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jODRjMGNhYmMxOGZlZWNkN2YzMzNlNTJmNjZjODE1NjBkMTk2YTFhOGIxNDk1ODUzM2E4YTM4ZmJlN2VkNzY0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzdhYmFjMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODE2NjU2Nw.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Book Signing with Genre-Blending Author Emily Jane at Bobzbay Books! - **Description**: We’re so excited to welcome genre-blending speculative fiction author Emily Jane to Bobzbay Books for a book signing to celebrate the release of her latest novel, 'Mr. Yay' -- out 6/2/26! Join us at the shop on Friday, June 5th from 5pm-7pm to meet the a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/book-signing-with-genre-blending-author-emily-jane-at-bobzbay-books/200029848900047 - **Venue**: 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iNzQzMjE0ZmE5NmEwMTc2ODgzNTlkOGFlNWRjY2Y1NTU1ZDQ3NWMwZjRlZTc1ZWU5Njc0MzJkMjc0ZmUyMzBlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2JmYzBiYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODE2NzIxOQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, kids, business, dog - **Event Name**: Book Signing with Fantasy Author Jaleigh Johnson at Bobzbay Books! - **Description**: We’re so excited to welcome Illinois-based fantasy author Jaleigh Johnson to the shop for a book signing in celebration of the release of 'The Reimagining of Thornwood House' -- out on June 9th, 2026! Join us at the bookstore on Saturday, June 20th from - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/book-signing-with-fantasy-author-jaleigh-johnson-at-bobzbay-books/200029897089915 - **Venue**: 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNjE3MzJiYzA2YTVkMGFmZDRjNWFlMzQ1YzQxNzIzOTgwN2Q1YWNiMDlmNWJmZmNkMWU4ZmM2YzEzOWIzYTIyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q4ZWNmNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODQwNzMyNA.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Profit Share Fundraiser for Prairie Pride Coalition at Bobzbay Books! - **Description**: Shop for a good cause at Bobzbay Books on Tuesday, June 2nd and help raise money to support Prairie Pride Coalition! 10% of all sales made at Bobzbay Books (in-store or online) on Tuesday, June 2nd will be donated to Prairie Pride Coalition! The Prairie - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/profit-share-fundraiser-for-prairie-pride-coalition-at-bobzbay-books/200029932496014 - **Venue**: Bobzbay Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yNmQ2MDU2YmE3MDQ5YTUyNDUyYTkwOTlhYjg1Yzc4MjU2ZjM2ODFlYzNhZGY1YmQ5Yzk1M2Y4NmZhZDU3NjkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y0ZjFkOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzgxNTIzOQ.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit - **Event Name**: Profit Share Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of McLean County at Bobzbay Books! - **Description**: Shop for a good cause at Bobzbay Books on Tuesday, November 3rd and help raise money to support Habitat for Humanity of McLean County! 10% of all sales made at Bobzbay Books (in-store or online) on Tuesday, November 3rd will be donated to Habitat for Hu - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Tue Nov 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Nov 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/profit-share-fundraiser-for-habitat-for-humanity-of-mclean-county-at-bobzbay-books/200029887437532 - **Venue**: Bobzbay Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xMTQ2OTMzNTU4N2U3NGFlMTJjNGQ3MWIwZDk3NDY3YjIxYjFkNTZlZTY3NjQwMzcxZDg3YTA0MDNjNWZmZjAwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y0ZjFkOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY5MDM5MQ.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit - **Event Name**: Filthy Loot Press Pop-Up & Book Signing with Ira Rat at Bobzbay Books! - **Description**: We're so excited to welcome Filthy Loot Press & author Ira Rat back to Bobzbay Books for a press pop-up and book signing on Saturday, July 11th from 10am-2pm! Filthy Loot (Ames, IA) is a boutique press specializing in existentialist horror, transgres - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/filthy-loot-press-pop-up-and-book-signing-with-ira-rat-at-bobzbay-books/200029975214913 - **Venue**: Bobzbay Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81NjE4NDdlM2NhZjhlZGQ3ZDIyMjQ0ZDE3MjMwOTM3ZDZjOTc2ZDU1Y2NkMDc1YWUxNjVmNzk3OGQxYWZhNGI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2YxZDRkMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODk5MjkzMg.avif - **Categories**: art, pop-ups, literary-art, exhibitions, raves - **Event Name**: Profit Share Fundraiser for Gender Envy at Bobzbay Books! - **Description**: Shop for a good cause at Bobzbay Books on Tuesday, May 26th and help raise money to support Gender Envy! 10% of all sales made at Bobzbay Books (in-store or online) on Tuesday, May 26th will be donated to Gender Envy! Gender Envy is a Central Illinois-b - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Tue May 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue May 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/profit-share-fundraiser-for-gender-envy-at-bobzbay-books/200029878132021 - **Venue**: Bobzbay Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kNTBjZDRmNjk4MGUyMzA2OWFlZmRjMTRhMDQwZTY0OGVlYTYxNDViNzFmMjU3MjMxMWZmOWVmNjFkMGNlZTYxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y0ZjFkOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQwNTIyNw.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, entertainment, concerts, exhibitions, art ## Trending Events in Bloomington - **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium 🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408 🌆 City: Bloomington 📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Welcome to Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football, where dreams - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/79144750-42d7-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w1024-h698-dc90625a-gmir.jpg?v=1777362864 - **Event Name**: Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/871e3a60-4e88-11f1-a381-2d583437b32f-rimg-w1200-h514-dc2d4a1b-gmir.jpg?v=1778648371 - **Event Name**: USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium 🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408 🌆 City: Bloomington 📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🌟 Step into a world of wonder at USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football, - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Event Name**: The Beach Boys at Grossinger Motors Arena - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Beach Boys at Grossinger Motors Arena, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Grossinger Motors Arena in dynamic Bloomington, IL, this even - **Venue**: Grossinger Motors Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/89e13f30-3e67-11f1-95ce-15b15cef0670-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc8da4ad-gmir.png?v=1776874984 - **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium 🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408 🌆 City: Bloomington 📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Welcome to Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football, where drea - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Event Name**: 2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games) - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 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🏛️ Set in Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Sta - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/df979c60-4e63-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w1200-h514-dc5f3345-gmir.jpg?v=1778632628 - **Event Name**: Goo Goo Dolls at Grossinger Motors Arena - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Goo Goo Dolls at Grossinger Motors Arena, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Grossinger Motors Arena in vibrant Bloomington, - **Venue**: Grossinger Motors Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3a720ac0-531f-11f1-8938-717214266f57-rimg-w1200-h747-dc181812-gmir.jpg?v=1779152901 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Bloomington? - **A:** Summer Reading Kickoff Party (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at 205 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), 'Strays' Book Release Party with Local Author Gia Gordon at Bobzbay Books! (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am at Bobzbay Books), Story Time & Book Signing with Children's Author & Illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow! (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), Release Day Party for Freida McFadden's "The Divorce" at Bobzbay Books (Tue May 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bobzbay Books), Book Signing with Genre-Blending Author Emily Jane at Bobzbay Books! (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm at 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701). - **Q**: What events are happening in Bloomington this weekend May 22–24, 2026? - **A:** Story Time & Book Signing with Children's Author & Illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow! (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701). - **Q**: What events are happening in Bloomington in May 2026? - **A:** Summer Reading Kickoff Party (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at 205 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), Story Time & Book Signing with Children's Author & Illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow! (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), Release Day Party for Freida McFadden's "The Divorce" at Bobzbay Books (Tue May 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bobzbay Books), Profit Share Fundraiser for Gender Envy at Bobzbay Books! (Tue May 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Bobzbay Books). - **Q**: How can I find events in Bloomington? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bloomington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bloomington? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bloomington? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bloomington include 205 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701, Bobzbay Books, 419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bloomington? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bloomington include Bloomington Public Library, Illinois, Bobzbay Books. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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