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Teen Craft Club: 3D Clay Decorated Mugs

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Dive into a new craft project each month with other art lovers! This month, we'll be decorating 3D clay mugs. Ages 12–19.
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Blood on the Clocktower: The Ground Floor Edition

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1C
Join us for this special edition of Blood on the Clocktower, where we'll use our own hand-crafted version of the game to lead us on our quest to save the innocent townsfolk of Ravenswood Bluff from an evil that has been unleashed among us. We'll work together to solve the mystery and try to figure out which of us are good and which of us are evil! Food and drinks will be provided. Ages 12–19. Please register. 
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Crochet Creations: Cornelius the Bee

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
Celebrate the first day of spring by making your own cuddly crocheted bee! All materials will be provided. Ages 12–19. Please register. 
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Math Homework Help

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Downtown Library
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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Board Game Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Other
It's game night! Join us to chat and play a fun selection of board games out in the community at Hopscotch Kitchen (235 W. Dodds Street, Bloomington). All ages.

 This program is in partnership with Hopscotch Coffee and The Game Preserve.

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Homeschool Hangout Hour

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Library
Ground Floor
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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Miniature Painting 101

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Come try your hand at miniature painting—we've got the minis, paints, brushes, and know-how. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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Monsters & Mayhem

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Ready to test your mettle against monsters and mayhem in a new RPG? These drop-in sessions will give players a chance to experience a different gameplay style than Dungeons & Dragons and face new challenges. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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Rangers of Shadow Deep

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Ground Floor
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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Eat What Now?! Rot Your Teeth Edition

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Explore the many ways in which food should NOT go together. Our staff will mix up some truly disgusting dishes involving marshmallow chicks, candy eggs, and more—and eat them, of course! Don't worry—extra waste bins will be on-hand. Ages 12–19.
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Teen Anime Night: Blue Lock

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
Join us as we start season one of Blue Lock! We'll chat, craft, and eat snacks. Click here for additional information about our teen programs. Ages 12–19.
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Total Solar Eclipse 101

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo
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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Learn About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
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.

This program is in partnership with the Indiana University Department of Astronomy.


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All-Ages Day at the Ellettsville Teen Space

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
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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Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament
Downtown Library
Ground Floor
Think you have what it takes to be a Super Smash Bros.™ champion? Come and find out! Please arrive promptly, as we will set the tournament bracket at 3 PM. Ages 12–19.
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Math Homework Help

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Downtown Library
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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MCPL Hot Ones

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1C
Help us spice things up in this event with hot questions and even hotter sauces. Join us for a Hot Ones-style interview where you’ll get a chance to help interrogate featured MCPL staff members. You’ll watch them attempt to answer some tough questions while they taste some sizzling sauces. With increasingly hot sauces and an inferno of pain, you won’t want to miss it!

This month’s featured guest is Library Assistant Danny Price. Join us as we watch Danny sweat both literally and figuratively while he attempts to answer our difficult questions. Ages 12–19.
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Elemental Viewing Party

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
Join us for a screening of Disney and Pixar’s Elemental. We’ll watch the elements come to life as we watch the movie while we enjoy snacks and good conversation. Ages 12–19.

Summary:
"In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman, and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common."
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Talking Tacos

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A
Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the tacos. Ages 12–19.

This program is in partnership with Middle Way House.
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Beat Saber Tournament

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
Think you have what it takes to be a Beat Saber champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12–19.
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RPG & Tea

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
Let's talk about RPGs! Join us to chat with other gamers and discuss role-playing game ideas and experiences. Ages 12–19.
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All-Ages Solar Extravaganza

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Eclipse
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Drop in at the Ellettsville Branch for solar and astronomical crafts, STEAM activities, and snacks for all ages. Visit various stations across the Library and learn a bit about the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. The Teen Space will be open to everyone during this event. All ages.
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All-Ages Solar Extravaganza

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Eclipse
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Drop in at the Ellettsville Branch for solar and astronomical crafts, STEAM activities, and snacks for all ages. Visit various stations across the Library and learn a bit about the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. The Teen Space will be open to everyone during this event. All ages.
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