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Annual used book sale to raise money for crime prevention in Bloomington, MN. The sale largest of its kind in the upper Midwest!

10/31/2026

Healthy relationships should never involve fear, pressure, or someone trying to control your choices. 💜

We joined the Bloomington Police Department, MN at Normandale Community College to talk with students about relationship safety, and we thank the Book'Em Annual Used Book Sale, Bloomington Crime Prev. Assn. for supporting this important prevention education.

10/31/2026

Anyone else dressing up as a bookworm this Halloween??? 🐛

Here’s a few reminders of some ways to stay safe this evening:
- make a plan with your group ahead of time for how you will stay together
- check your candy before digging in to make sure everything is properly sealed and in its original packaging
- use sidewalks when possible, or walk safely along the side of the road while keeping an eye out for cars and other vehicles

We hope everyone has a great Halloween and collects lots of candy (or books 😉)!

10/25/2026

📚 Take a look at one of the cool vintage and rare finds from Book’Em!

Title: Haunted People ©1955 1st Edition
Author: Elliott O'Donnell
Fun Fact: In addition to over 50 works on supernatural topics, author Elliot O’Donnell was also an actor.

🔗 Check it out on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/145869388101?_skw=bcpa&itmmeta=01M2G25ZTJ380YS1HV9MW1S6PT&hash=item21f67e3945:g:2zMAAOSw8dlmhaAb

Just like at Book’Em, every purchase supports crime prevention efforts right here in Bloomington through the BCPA (with a portion covering listing fees).

Looking for some spooky stories this Halloween season? Add this vintage book to your bookshelf! 🎃 📖

10/15/2026

🌟 2025 Grant Recipient Highlight: Bloomington Police Department, MN 🌟

The BCPA is excited to spotlight the Bloomington Police Department, one of the 2025 grant recipients. The BPD is dedicated to the mission of always being respectful while keeping our community safe.

This funding will help them:
⭐️ Continue the 8-week Citizen’s Academy Program (25+ years in the making!) that educates community members on how the BPD operates and help participants become more involved, proactive, and safe in their communities
⭐️ Cover expenses for the Neighborhood Watch programming
⭐️ Purchase new crime scene cameras and equipment
⭐️ Support Bloomington youth through the Bloomington Police Explorer Association and other youth leadership programming

Learn more about their mission + impact:
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pd/BPD
Follow: Bloomington Police Department, MN

10/07/2026

🚨 Crime Prevention Tip 🚨

When walking or running, stay aware of your surroundings and wear reflective clothing.

When taking in the fall colors and cooler weather on a walk or run keep these safety tips in mind:
- Keep headphone volume low enough to stay aware of your surroundings
- Be aware of the people around you
- Watch for vehicles when crossing the street and when walking or running along roadways
- Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially when it is dark out

Every dollar from Book’Em goes back to supporting crime prevention efforts in our community, but we can all help make a difference with small steps like these! 🙌

For even more crime prevention advice, visit https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pd/tips

09/23/2026

📣 One more week to submit grant applications!

We’ve already received some great applications and look forward to hearing from more organizations about the work they’re doing to help build a safer Bloomington. 💙

📝 The application can be found at this link (https://forms.gle/QY2CzbWDVoENkG329) or on our website (https://bcpamn.org/) under the “Grants” tab.

Please continue to forward these posts to groups you think could benefit from a BCPA grant!

09/14/2026

🌟 2025 Grant Recipient Highlight: Maria's Voice 🌟

The BCPA is excited to spotlight Maria’s Voice, one of the 2025 grant recipients. This organization focusses on domestic violence (DV) prevention through awareness, education and safe action. They spread DV prevention education through community events, social media outreach, news features, speaking engagements, and more.

This funding will help them:
⭐️ Establish a Maria’s Voice Ambassador at Normandale college to help share DV prevention education across campus
⭐️ Provide training and mentoring to the ambassador to help them become a strong advocate in their school and community for DV prevention education
⭐️ Partner with the ambassador to develop materials for DV prevention education to be used at other community colleges

Learn more about their mission + impact:
https://www.mariasvoice.org/
Follow: Maria's Voice

09/12/2026

Looking for another great community event? Check out the Bloomington Street Arts Festival next weekend (Saturday, September 19th 2026)! A fun way to get out, enjoy some local art, and support the community right here in Bloomington. 💙

https://www.bloomingtonstreetartsfestival.com/

09/08/2026

📚 Welcome back to school! ✏️

For more than 30 years, Book’Em has been proud to help generations of kids discover new books, new worlds, and a lifelong love of reading. 💙

What are the favorite books or book series for the kids in your life as they head into a new school year? Share them in the comments! 👇

09/02/2026

📣 The 2026 BCPA Grant Application is OPEN! 💙

Are you involved with a group in our community that could benefit from grant funding to support work that helps make Bloomington a safer community? We’d love to hear from you!

📝 The application can be found at this link (https://forms.gle/QY2CzbWDVoENkG329) or on our website under the “Grants” tab.

Have questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram.

👇 Do you know a group that could be a great fit? Tag them in the comments and help spread the word!

Address

10779 Hampshire Avenue S
Bloomington, MN
55438

Website

https://bcpamn.org/

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