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MCPL Chopped Challenge

Friday, April 05, 2024
Other

Tap into your creative side in this cooking challenge! Select your preferred MCPL location to receive a take-home kit with three mystery ingredients and two cookbooks to borrow. Make a dish using all three ingredients (plus any others you want to use), then post a picture and description on social media by Tuesday, April 30. Make sure to tag @MCPLIndiana and use the hashtag #MCPLChopped. The winner will win a gift card to a local restaurant!


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. Please also send a picture of your entry to mhutt@mcpl.info. Age 18 and up
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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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Vegan Muffins with The Hub

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. 

This program is in partnership with People's Cooperative Market and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
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Green Peeps Book Club: The Vaster Wilds

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B
Join this book club to discuss nature-focused reads each month. You'll also learn how to become more ecologically-minded through activities and speakers designed to enhance our reading. This month, we'll be reading The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. Age 18 and up. Please register.

Summary:
"A servant girl escapes from a colonial settlement in the wilderness. She carries nothing with her but her wits, a few possessions, and the spark of god that burns hot within her. What she finds in this terra incognita is beyond the limits of her imagination and will bend her belief in everything that her own civilization has taught her. Lauren Groff’s new novel is at once a thrilling adventure story and a penetrating fable about trying to find a new way of living in a world succumbing to the churn of colonialism. The Vaster Wilds is a work of raw and prophetic power that tells the story of America in miniature, through one girl at a hinge point in history, to ask how—and if—we can adapt quickly enough to save ourselves."

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Michael Koryta: Live at the Library!

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Michael Koryta will be discussing his latest book, Lost Man's Lane, written under the pseudonym Scott Carson. Michael Koryta is a New York Times bestselling author whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages, adapted into major motion pictures, and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. A former private investigator and reporter, his writing has been praised by Stephen King, Michael Connelly, and Dean Koontz, among many others. Raised in Bloomington, Indiana, he now lives in Indiana and Maine. Age 16 and up. This event is free and no tickets are required.

Summary for Lost Man's Lane:
For a 16-year-old, a summer internship working for a private investigator seems like a dream come true—particularly since the PI is investigating the most shocking crime to hit Bloomington, Indiana, in decades. A local woman has vanished, and the last time anyone saw her, she was in the backseat of a police car driven by a man impersonating an officer. Marshall Miller’s internship puts him at the center of the action, a position he relishes until a terrifying moment that turns public praise for his sharp observations and uncanny memory into accusations of lying and imperiling the case.

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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
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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AARP Tax Aide

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Special Solar Eclipse Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

3:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
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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Stages Bloomington Sneak Preview: The Little Mermaid Jr.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium

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.


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VITAL English Language Group: Writing and Conversation with Jamelyn Wheeler

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
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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AARP Tax Aide

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Adult Craft Club: Planetary Cross-Stitch

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Choose a planetary design and enjoy some tea and crafting at the Downtown Library in preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8. No previous cross-stitch experience required. Age 18 and up. Please register.
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Jeanette Clausen

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
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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Wish Viewing Party

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo
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.”
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Mystery Monday Book Club: Holmes, Marple & Poe

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A
A book club for mystery lovers! Join us each month as we read and discuss new and classic mysteries and thrillers. This month's selection is Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. Age 18 and up. Please register.

Summary:
"In New York City, three intriguing, smart, and stylish private investigators open Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. Who are these detectives with famous names and mysterious, untraceable pasts? Brendan Holmes—The Brain: Identifies suspects via deduction and logic. Margaret Marple—The Eyes: Possesses powers of observation too often underestimated. Auguste Poe—The Muscle: Chases down every lead no matter how dangerous or dark. The agency's daring methodology and headline-making solves attract the attention of NYPD Detective Helene Grey. Her solo investigation into her three unknowable competitors rivals the best mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Edgar Allan Poe."
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HealthNet

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Book Club is reading Refugee by Alan Gratz  this session. This book is available in print, audio, or eBook in the MCPL catalog. Please contact VITAL if you need help accessing this title.

Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.

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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AARP Tax Aide

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration is open

Books Plus Virtual: While Justice Sleeps

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
Books Plus Virtual meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month. This month's selection is While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams. Age 18 and up. Please register if you have not previously been emailed the Zoom link.

Summary:
"Avery Keene, a law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to excel in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the news breaks that Justice Wynn—the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases—has slipped into a coma, Avery is notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Avery finds that Justice Wynn had been secretly researching one of the most controversial cases before the court: a proposed merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm. She comes to see that Wynn had a personal stake in the controversial case—and finding the truth will put Avery into harm's way."
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Diana Nicholson

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
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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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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HealthNet Street Medicine Clinic

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Library
Program Room 2B & 2C Combo
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Free HIV & HCV Testing

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication. IU Health Positive Link members are happy to answer any questions you may have. Age 18 and up.

This program is in partnership with IU Health Positive Link.

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Craft Club for Adults: Kaleidoscopes

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Program Room 2B
Join us this month as we make kaleidoscopes! Age 16 and up. Please register.
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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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