# Books events in Bloomington, Today and Upcoming Books events in Bloomington - **Subtitle**: All Books events in Bloomington, Indiana. 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, Indiana. 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**: Nick Bruel on "Bad Kitty Gets A Job" - **Description**: Join us for an afternoon with beloved children's author Nick Bruel to celebrate his newest Bad Kitty book, "Bad Kitty Gets A Job"About this EventABOUT THE BOOK:Over - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/nick-bruel-on-bad-kitty-gets-a-job/100001985238753553 - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books & Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lN2U2YjIzYjAwMzEwY2U3MTQyM2Y5YjI3MjI3MjE3YjRhOWJkN2VjNjdlZTBhYjZjNTUxMTc2ZTU5OTQ2NmI4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI4Mzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM2NjgxMDI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Rea Frey on "Dear Mother" - **Description**: Join us for an evening with author Rea Frey in celebration of the release of her new book, "Dear Mother"About this EventFor this event, Rea will be in conversation with bookseller Grace Hamilton.ABO - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/rea-frey-on-dear-mother/100001983009856863 - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books & Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yMjAyYjZiMzA0NTk5OTZkOTFkNTg5ZjU2NzY2MDFlYzcwMjJhMTZhYjQwNGIzYjQzODBiMjZiMDZkOTgwN2MyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI4Mzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzA5ODYxNTY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment - **Event Name**: First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic - **Description**: The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents First Sunday Prose, featuring Lisa Kwong and Ellen Wu (host: Molly Gleeson). This reading is a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Open mic to follow. A native of Radford, Virgini - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic/200029948793208 - **Venue**: Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN 47404 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82NTVlZjJkNTYwNWUzMDk2YTI3Mzk1NDViYzBiMTRhNzVjNzQ5ODdiZDk4YTVmMDliYmU2YTQzN2RjYzdhOTNlLXJpbWctdzg2NC1oNTY0LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2Mjg2NTY3.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, comedy, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Bloomington Writers Guild Sunday Prose Reading - **Description**: The Writers Guild at Bloomington First Sunday Prose Reading May 3, 4-5:30pm May's First Sunday Prose Reading Series is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Featured readers will be Lisa Kwong Ellen Wu. Open mic to follow! A - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/bloomington-writers-guild-sunday-prose-reading/200029984857026 - **Venue**: 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82YjFjNTUxOWNhMTEwZTZjYzBiYzk1NDY4OTZmMzM2ZDU4NWU1ODk1NDc5NDE1NTE5YmM3YjA4MzNkMzE0MmFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY1NC1kY2ExYTA5NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA5NTkyNg.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, comedy, nonprofit, open-mic - **Event Name**: Kim Howard on "The Naked Streak" - **Description**: Join us in the children's department for an afternoon with author Kim Howard celebrating the release of her new book, The Naked Streak!About this EventABOUT THE BOOK:Dress code: bi - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/kim-howard-on-the-naked-streak/100001985238474719 - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books & Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iZjU0ODQ0YjE0YjFhMzA0ZWNkNzc2YmY4MGRiYjVhNDk2ZjBlYTY3MDFkYzEyNDE1NjNhNTNlNzU1MGZiOWI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI3Mzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM2NjgxNzM.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Matt Browning on "Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide" - **Description**: Join us for an evening with author Matt Browning, who will be celebrating the release of his "Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide"About this EventABOUT THE BOOK: - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon May 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/matt-browning-on-gilmore-girls-pop-culture-reference-guide/100001985305922457 - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books & Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kODdjOGJiMTg5MzBkYWExOWNiNTljMWIwMWZkNmViNDk5YTcyNzFjNWYyYmJiNThkMWQyY2Q3Y2I4NDgzNWVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI3Mzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4NTgxMTc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, workshops, entertainment - **Event Name**: S.A. Barnes on "Death's Daughter" - **Description**: Join us for an evening with bestselling author S.A. Barnes, who will be celebrating the release of her latest novel, "Death's Daughter"About this EventABOUT THE BOOK: - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/sa-barnes-on-deaths-daughter/100001985381047157 - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books & Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wNGU0ZWZkYzFiNjc0ZDU3NzY0MTM5ZDhjYzNkNjU0YjBkY2MwNGI4YzkyZTYxZjk3ZDc2NmNhN2E2NWExMDlhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI4Mzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4NTgyOTA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, dog - **Event Name**: Bobbie Lancaster on "We Are All Connected" (plus a children's concert!) - **Description**: Join us for an afternoon author event and children's concert with Bobbie Lancaster, who will be sharing her new book "We Are All Connected"About this EventThis event will take place in our children's department and does n - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/bobbie-lancaster-on-we-are-all-connected-plus-a-childrens-concert/100001986855048936 - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books & Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wYzA2ZjA4MzA2NzQ2ODI0YWY2Mjg3ZTg5Njc5NjYyMDg0MjkwNWU2Nzg2NTcxNGUwMzcxNTM0MjI1YTg3MWJkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI3Mzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU1Njk4NjE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Concerts, Entertainment, Music, literary-art, fine-arts, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Ira J. Allen on "Panic Now?: Tools for Humanizing" - **Description**: Join us for an evening with author Ira J. Allen, who will be discussing his latest book, Panic Now?: Tools for Humanizing.About this EventABOUT THE BOOK:When was th - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/ira-j-allen-on-panic-now-tools-for-humanizing/100001985333004460 - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books & Café - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lNzFlM2Q5MWEyYjdjMmI4OGU3ZTEyMGE3ZWYzM2Y4ZWZhNTFkOWQxMTFkZDA4M2IzOGE1YjVjOWMyZDExMTViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI4Mzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4NTgyNjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, nonprofit, artificial-intelligence ## Trending Events in Bloomington - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Bloomington Area - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d40f462 - **Venue**: Normandale Lake Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fd2c636475bd9e336b76915b142052427e4fd76b8e51b23b67a333457054564f-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1762875271 - **Event Name**: 2026 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR 'Born To Define' - **Description**: MINNEAPOLIS! K-pop boy group AMPERS&ONE are returning to the United States on their 2026 live tour ‘Born To Define’ with a FREE SHOW at Mall of America! This special performance is open to the public and will take place in the Huntington Bank Rotunda - **Venue**: Mall of America - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/32475c36f8c5ba01d537c2613e26b05edd0e8873e1c56c3a5ffc264c92005c6c-rimg-w1200-h628-dcedf3ff-gmir?v=1776269646 - **Event Name**: Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Merchants Bank Field at - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e7097220-3e14-11f1-98ee-251155a56809-rimg-w1200-h514-dc2d4a1b-gmir.jpg?v=1776839492 - **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**: Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Merchants Bank Field at M - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d99c7c40-3df1-11f1-aafe-8d25a272ea36-rimg-w1200-h514-dc171518-gmir.jpg?v=1776824437 - **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🎉 Prepare to be amazed at USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football, the mos - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Event Name**: Jake Owen - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Jake Owen, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts in Bloomington, IL sets the perfect stage - **Venue**: Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/398b8080-2e6e-11f1-b4a4-e74a4bf63e65-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc71bcc3-gmir.jpg?v=1775118637 - **Event Name**: USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Merchants Bank Field at Memorial - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b0c5dec0-07c7-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w1200-h514-dc8d0605-gmir.jpg?v=1770868967 - **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Purdue Boilermakers - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Indiana Hoosiers vs. Purdue Boilermakers, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium in the heart of Bloomington, - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cf115a70-23c0-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w1200-h375-dc46464b-gmir.jpg?v=1773944644 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Bloomington? - **A:** Nick Bruel on "Bad Kitty Gets A Job" (Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café), Rea Frey on "Dear Mother" (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café), First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN 47404), Bloomington Writers Guild Sunday Prose Reading (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404), Kim Howard on "The Naked Streak" (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Bloomington? - **A:** Nick Bruel on "Bad Kitty Gets A Job" (Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café), Rea Frey on "Dear Mother" (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café), Kim Howard on "The Naked Streak" (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café), Matt Browning on "Gilmore Girls Pop Culture Reference Guide" (Mon May 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café), S.A. Barnes on "Death's Daughter" (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café). - **Q**: What events are happening in Bloomington this weekend May 1–3, 2026? - **A:** Rea Frey on "Dear Mother" (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café), First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN 47404), Bloomington Writers Guild Sunday Prose Reading (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm at 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404), Kim Howard on "The Naked Streak" (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café). - **Q**: What events are happening in Bloomington in April 2026? - **A:** Ira J. Allen on "Panic Now?: Tools for Humanizing" (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Morgenstern Books & Café). - **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 Morgenstern Books & Café, Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN 47404, 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bloomington? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bloomington include Morgenstern Books, Writers Guild at Bloomington, Juniper Art Gallery. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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