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Rangers of Shadow Deep
Thursday, March 28, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Rangers of Shadow Deep, a D&D-like wargame with custom character creation. No experience required. Players will assemble a fully custom ranger miniature and work together to tackle adversaries and solve mysteries in the vast realm of Shadow Deep. This is an ongoing adventure. If you're interested in participating, please contact Sam Ott (sott@mcpl.info) or attend a Miniature Making program to get started. Ages 12–19. Please register in-person.
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Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, March 28, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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.
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Vegan Muffins with The Hub
Thursday, March 28, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Other
Join Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop on this approachable and efficient method for homemade bread with a beautiful, crisp crust. This program will take place at Mother Hubbard's Cupboard at 1100 W Allen Street Bloomington. Age 8 and up. Please register.
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This program is in partnership with People's Cooperative Market and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
Jewelry Workshop
Thursday, March 28, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Curious about making your own earrings, necklaces, or bracelets? Drop by The Ground Floor and we can teach you how! Ages 12–19.
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Special Solar Eclipse Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Friday, March 29, 2024
3:45 PM - 6:00 PM
What better way to gear up for the total solar eclipse on April 8 than to watch the most epic of space stories! Poe Dameron, Rey, and BB-8 battle Kylo Ren and the First Order in the sequel to The Return of the Jedi. This film is rated PG-13.
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Masquerade Ball
Friday, March 29, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Drop by the Downtown Library for an after-hours masquerade dance! Snacks, tools to make your own masquerade mask, a photo booth, and dance music will be provided. Formal attire is encouraged. Click here for additional information about our after-hours programs. Ages 12–19.
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Stages Bloomington Sneak Preview: The Little Mermaid Jr.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. is sure to melt your heart! Join Stages Bloomington Theatre Company for a live preview of its next musical production. Watch as Ariel, Prince Eric, and all of your favorite characters come to life on stage—at the Downtown Library. All ages.
This program is in partnership with Stages Bloomington.
Teen Craft Club: Eclipse Wall Art
Monday, April 01, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dive into a new craft project each month with other art lovers! This month, we'll be making eclipse wall art in preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 12–19.
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Teen Craft Club: Eclipse Wall Art
Monday, April 01, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dive into a new craft project each month with other art lovers! This month, we'll be making eclipse wall art in preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 12–19.
Wish Viewing Party
Monday, April 01, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a special movie night where we'll watch Disney’s newest animated movie, Wish. We’ll discover the magic of wishing upon a star while we enjoy snacks and crafts. All ages.
Summary:
“A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to accompany her. Asha and Star must work together to defeat the ruthless ruler, King Magnifico, who threatens the safety of her local community. With Asha's unstoppable courage and Star's magical powers, nothing is impossible.”
Pizza Parley
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the pizza. Ages 12–19.
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This program is in partnership with Middle Way House.
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Eclipse RPG
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Race against the dark of the moon! Join us for an exciting, eclipse-themed one-shot adventure. Premade characters will be provided. Ages 12–19. Please register.
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Math Homework Help
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Drop by The Ground Floor Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions. Ages 12–19.
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Disgusting Delicacies: Astronaut Food Edition
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
All Day
Other
Let your creativity run wild in this gross food challenge where we invite you to make the most disgusting delicacy you can imagine! For this round, we're giving you three mystery ingredients that are often eaten by astronauts in space and we challenge you to use them to make a dish that's out of this world! Register to receive a take-home kit. Select your preferred MCPL location to pick up your kit, then get ready to make a ghastly creation using all three ingredients (plus any others you want to use).
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Share a picture and description of your dish to MCPLTeen@monroe.lib.in.us by April 24. The winner will receive a gift card to a restaurant of their choice! Please note that we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions, as all participants will receive the same ingredients. If you are unable to eat one of the ingredients, you are welcome to substitute something similar. Ages 12–19. Please register.
Tag us @MCPLIndianaTeen and use the hashtag #MCPLDisgustingDelicacies on social media.
Tag us @MCPLIndianaTeen and use the hashtag #MCPLDisgustingDelicacies on social media.
Homeschool Hangout Hour
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Calling all homeschool teens! Drop by The Ground Floor for a chance to hangout with other homeschoolers, do some crafts, play some games, or get some homework done. Ages 12–19.
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Eclipse Escape Room
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Help us celebrate the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 with an afternoon of fun and deduction in this in-person Escape Room based on the upcoming solar event. You and your team will have 30 minutes to solve a series of riddles, decipher the clues, and figure out how to escape! Do you have the brainpower and teamwork skills needed to win? Join us to find out! Ages 12–19. Please register individually.
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Pro Gamer Book Club: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A book club for…gamers? You read that right. This group meets to discuss books based on popular video game franchises. This month, we’re reading the manga classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time by Akira Himekawa. Please register to reserve your free copy of the book. Copies can be picked up at the circulation desk at the Ellettsville Branch. Ages 12–19.
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Teen STEAM: Eclipse Viewer
Thursday, April 04, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This program series features activities with light STEAM elements for you to create and learn while socializing with your peers. This month, we’ll be building an eclipse viewer for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 12–19.
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Rangers of Shadow Deep
Thursday, April 04, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Rangers of Shadow Deep, a D&D-like wargame with custom character creation. No experience required. Players will assemble a fully custom ranger miniature and work together to tackle adversaries and solve mysteries in the vast realm of Shadow Deep. This is an ongoing adventure. If you're interested in participating, please contact Sam Ott (sott@mcpl.info) or attend a Miniature Making program to get started. Ages 12–19. Please register in-person.
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Teen Anime Night: The Fire Hunter
Thursday, April 04, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us as we start season one of The Fire Hunter! We'll chat, craft, and eat snacks. Click here for additional information about our teen programs. Ages 12–19.
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Special Solar Eclipse Family Movie: WALL-E
Thursday, April 04, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse is almost here! In preparation for April 8, drop in and enjoy Pixar's 2008 space classic, WALL-E. It's got a little something for everyone: cute robots, an epic score with show tunes, spaceships, and beautiful animation. All ages.
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Illuminating Apologues Featuring The Amity Trio
Saturday, April 06, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a performance geared towards art, music, and science lovers alike. The Amity Trio will perform Illuminating Apologues, a song cycle featuring anecdotal stories with animals, including green frogs, fireflies, tussock moths, scorpions, honey bees, and more. The Amity Trio is a chamber ensemble that was founded in 2018 to promote music by living composers through performing and teaching around the globe. All ages.
- 1–2 PM: Pre-concert musical activities for children
- 2–3 PM: Performance
This program is in partnership with The Amity Trio.
Put a Cryptid On It
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Use stencils, stickers, and other supplies to add cryptids to vintage paintings. All supplies will be provided. Ages 12–19.
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Character Creation Workshop: Multiclassing
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Need help creating characters? RPG rules can be intimidating. Come to the Downtown Library to get some help making characters and to get some inspiration. This month, we'll talk about how to approach multiclassing in Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. We've got the books and the character sheets—you just bring your imagination! Ages 12–19.
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