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Youth Art Month Contest
Friday, March 01, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024
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: space! For this theme, draw your favorite planet or space-themed item—you can even make up your own.
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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 any MCPL location to grab a template. 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, and contact information (including email address and/or telephone number). Ages birth–12.
Wonderful Ones
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
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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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).
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Activities will be followed by a craft, so dress to mess! Ages 3–6.
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Terrific Twos
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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 DeAngelo's
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Other
Dine Out for the Library at DeAngelo's on Tuesdays, March 12 and 26 and on Wednesdays, March 13 and 27 from 11 AM to 9 PM. When you order, show your flyer or mention that you're dining out for the Friends of Monroe County Public Library. DeAngelo's will donate 20% of your purchase to the Friends to help make our wonderful Library programs possible. Enjoy delicious Italian pasta dishes, as well as pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, and salads made from scratch. DeAngelo's offers inside dining, as well as carryout service.
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Digital Music Production
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In this program, we’ll go over some basics of creating music using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). You can use one of the Ellettsville Branch's laptops to participate, or bring your own! Ages 12–19.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wind down for the night with a special pajama storytime! We'll be reading books and singing songs to help us fall asleep. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas. Ages birth–6.
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Short Attention Span Book Club: Foster
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
If you have the best of intentions about book clubs, but don't always get the book read, this is for you! If you want to try a new genre without committing to a full book, this is also for you. We'll be diving into short stories and novellas spanning all genres. This month's selection is Foster by Claire Keegan. Age 18 and up. Please register.
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