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What’s Happening at the Library
October Storytimes!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:00am for storytime! Each week features a different theme and on the third Tuesday there will also be a craft! This month’s themes are: Oct. 6 – orangeOct. 13 – batsOct. 20 – monsters (the nice ones) *craft day*Oct. 27 – trick or treat! Storytimes are geared towards kids 5 […]
October Movies
October’s Matinee Movie lineup is here! All movies start at 1:00pm and are FREE and open to the public (just note the rating and plan accordingly). Oct. 1 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) rated PG-13Oct. 8 – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) rated PGOct. 15 – no movie due to Kids’ […]
50th Anniversary Community Read
Today, we are officially announcing our Community Read title: Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie! This book topped the bestseller list for 7 weeks back in 1976, the year our library opened so it’s the perfect book to read in honor of our anniversary! What’s a Community Read? Think of it like a community-wide book club! […]
Minnesota Libraries Read Together
Libraries across Minnesota are once again coming together to celebrate libraries and the vital role they play in strengthening communities. The Minnesota Libraries Read Together is a weekend-long celebration with events happening at libraries throughout the state (see the full list of participating libraries). These events will highlight all the different ways libraries connect people […]
Matinee Movies are Back!
Our weekly matinee movies are back starting September 3! Join us every Thursday at 1:00pm in the community room (aka the city council chamber) for a FREE movie showing. This month, we have music, wartime courage, family bonds, and romance! Links below will take you to the movie trailers. Sept 3: Song Sung Blue (2025)Sept […]
This Summer at the Library!
Stay up-to-date on the events and programs we’re hosting this summer by checking out our Events Page on Facebook! You can also find information on the Summer Reading Program right here on our website! Just go to the 2026 Summer Reading Program page to find out more about our weekly offerings and special programs! Don’t […]
April’s Movie Matinees
Here’s the lineup for the Matinee Movies showing in April! Join us every Thursday at 1:00pm in the Community Room. April 2: Hop (2011) PG, 1hr 35min *no school day – a light snack will be servedApril 9: Little Women (2019) PG, 2hr 15minApril 16: The Greatest Showman (2017) PG, 1hr 45minApril 23: 42 (2013) […]
BPBL Closed April 3, 2026
The Blooming Prairie Branch Library will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3, 2026. We will be back open our regular hours on Monday, April 6.
Jason Lee Willis – MN Legends & Lore
Join us for the first presentation for our Local Cultural History Series in ONE WEEK! Jason Lee Willis is a local author and folklorist who will be speaking about some of the myths and legends that have inspired and influenced his writing. There will be light refreshments, trivia, and a lot of shared knowledge! This […]