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Youth Art Month Contest

Friday, March 31, 2023
All Branches
Calling all youth artists! For Youth Art Month, we're challenging you to create and submit an original 2D work of art based on the theme of our upcoming summer reading program: Camp Myth! For this theme, draw your favorite mythical beast or hero. You can even make up your own!

The winning artwork will be made into a collectible summer reading prize bookmark. Entries should be 3x7 inches. Starting March 1, you can stop by the Downtown Library children's information desk, the Ellettsville Branch, or the Bookmobile to grab a template, if needed. When you're finished, drop your entry off at any MCPL location by March 31 to enter.

Make sure your entry has the following information written legibly on the back: name, age, title of your artwork, MCPL location that you regularly visit (Downtown, Ellettsville, or Bookmobile), and contact information (including email address and/or telephone number). Ages birth–12.
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Library
Gallery Exhibit Space
Spaces Reservation

Westside Community Church

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Spaces Reservation

Wonderful Ones

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time.
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Library
Program Room 2C
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the U.S., gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world. 

Intermediate English skills are suggested.  If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.

If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).   

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Terrific Twos

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Families with babies ages 18 months to 3 years play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time. 
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Dine Out for the Library at Mother Bear's Pizza

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Dine Out for the Library
Other
Dine out for the Library on Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29 at either the East or West Mother Bear's Pizza locations! Mother Bear's will donate $5 to the Friends for every large pizza you order accompanied by this flyer. You must have a separate flyer for every large pizza. This is valid for inside dining, carry out, delivery, and with any of Mother Bear's specials. Electronic coupons will not be accepted, so make sure to bring your flyer! Enjoy great pizza and a local tradition while making much loved Library programs possible.
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Pets Alive

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 214
Spaces Reservation

VITAL English Language Group: Literature with Linda O'Donnell

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
New English speakers will practice reading and speaking in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will discuss and read literature passages, gain confidence in their language skills, and meet new people from around the world. 

Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.

If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).  

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Preserving Memories

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Library
The Commons
Are you interested in converting your old home movie recordings, printed photographs, or slides into a digital format you can share online? Preserving your memories, archiving, and sharing them can be a powerful way to connect with friends and family. In this open house, we'll teach you how to create digital files using our new Memory Preservation Station. You can use a cloud storage account like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox to save your content. Another option is to use a USB flash drive––you can bring your own or check one out from the Library for temporary use. Age 18 and up.
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All abilities Choir Bloomington indiana

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Spaces Reservation

Cosplay Wednesdays: DIY Fascinators

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cosplay Wednesday
Downtown Library
Ground Floor
Have you ever wanted to bring a favorite character to life? Get the materials and instruction you need to take your cosplay to the next level. Ages 12–19.
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Midwest Pages To Prisoners Pack-a-Thon

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B

Write response letters and mail books, zines, and resource guides to prisoners across the Midwest. An orientation and instructions will be provided. Age 12 and up. Please register.


This program is in partnership with Midwest Pages to Prisoners.

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Homework Help Hour

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Drop by The Ground Floor Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions held every Monday and Wednesday. Ages 12–19.
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Tween D&D

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo
New to Dungeons & Dragons? Already a seasoned adventurer? Drop in for an ongoing D&D game at the Library. We'll make characters and go on new adventures every two weeks. Ages 9–12. Please register for each session you'd like to attend.
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Yang Style Tai Chi

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Spaces Reservation

Korean Language Class

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM