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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.
Learn About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!
Saturday, March 23, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The total solar eclipse is just around the corner on April 8! Join us as the Indiana University Department of Astronomy provides us with all we need to know in order to enjoy the view. Q&A session to follow. All ages.
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This program is in partnership with the Indiana University Department of Astronomy.
All-Ages Day at the Ellettsville Teen Space
Saturday, March 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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!
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Teen Art Hour
Saturday, March 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bring your current art project and hang out with other teen artists! We'll chat about your art and inspirations, provide feedback, listen to some lofi music, and snack on Baked! cookies. Ages 12–19.
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Total Solar Eclipse 101
Saturday, March 23, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn what to expect from the upcoming total solar eclipse (and the people coming to Monroe County to see it) on April 8, how eclipses occur, and how to view it safely. There will be eclipse-related crafts and activities. All ages.
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