Musicians of all levels are encouraged to bring their instruments and work with composers Maggie Olivo and Nur Slim for collective creative music making as an impromptu orchestra. Ages 8–18.

This one is for the band kids! Test your knowledge of marching band history, instruments, music theory, and other related topics. Ages 12–19.

Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month by using the exquisite corpse method to help us turn our favorite memes into one-of-a-kind poetry. Ages 12–19.

Drop by The Ground Floor Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions. Ages 12–19.

The Teen Advisory Board is your opportunity to guide the Downtown Library's programs and services! Help plan events, work on projects, and make the Library a fun and welcoming space for teens. Ages 12–19.

Have you ever wanted to make your own bags and purses? Join us to learn some basic sewing techniques. This month, we'll learn to make some simple dice bags and pouches. Ages 12–19.

Let's talk about RPGs! Join us to chat with other gamers and discuss role-playing game ideas and experiences. Ages 12–19.

Ready to test your mettle against monsters and mayhem in a new RPG? These drop-in sessions will give players a chance to experience a different gameplay style than Dungeons & Dragons and face new challenges. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.

The Teen Advisory Board is your opportunity to guide the Ellettsville Branch's programs and services! Help plan events, work on projects, and make the Library a fun and welcoming space for teens. Ages 12–19.

Think you have what it takes to be a Beat Saber champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12–19.

Come to the Downtown Library and find the missing piece in your puzzle collection. In this program, we ask you to bring your completed puzzles and swap them with others! All ages.

Help plant seeds, maintain, and beautify the Ellettsville Branch garden! Ages 12–19.

Explore a variety of short and exciting games! Each session will be a new, self-contained adventure. Dice and characters will be provided. Anyone can play and all skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.

Curious about making your own earrings, necklaces, or bracelets? Drop by The Ground Floor and we can teach you how! Ages 12–19. 

It’s time to clean out your craft closet! Bring in your unused craft supplies, and take home some new materials to start your next project. All varieties of clean and sorted art, craft and hobby supplies will be accepted. However, we cannot accept used cans of household paint, aerosols, or hazardous materials. Don't have anything to donate? That's okay! Come in anyway and take some materials home with you.

Drop off supplies to MCPL staff from April 23–26. On the day of the swap, please bring your own bag or box to take home your new supplies. Age 16 and up.

Curious about the Ellettsville Teen Space, but you aren’t a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the fourth Saturday of the month—there's a DIY design studio, video games, virtual reality, and more!

Join us for this book club where we’ll enjoy boba drinks while we chat about various themed books. For this session, bring a science fiction book to chat about while you drink some boba tea. Boba from Bapu Fresh will be provided. Ages 12–19.

Create your own colorful Alebrije—fantastical creatures used in Mexican folk art—using paper, markers, and your own imagination. All supplies will be provided. Ages 12–19. 

Join the Downtown Library in celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día. The event is a celebration of children, families, and reading. Learn about different cultures through crafts, stories, and performances. All ages.

Think you have what it takes to be a Super Smash Bros.™ champion? Come and find out! Please arrive promptly, as we will set the tournament bracket at 3 PM. Ages 12–19.

Etch artwork into used CDs in this fun and crafty program. Ages 12–19.

Join us to traverse magical worlds in a fantastical adventure! This is an ongoing adventure. If you are interested in participating, please contact Claire (cspence@mcpl.info) or attend a Character Creation Workshop program for more information. Ages 12–19. Please register in-person.

Bigger blocks mean more fun! Join us for our Jenga tourney and compete in pairs in a quest for glory! Ages 12–19.

Wilt thou find victory astride thy noble steed in this grandest of tournaments, or suffer bitterest defeat?! Come one, come all and join us for a jousting game with pool noodles and inflatable hobby horses! Ages 12–19.