In this throwback to pre-internet days, each week, a Library staff member will read a chapter from a classic book or short story for teens and adults. No fancy tech required, just a telephone! Call (812) 349-3208 to listen. New stories will be added on Mondays by 5 PM. Age 12 and up.

Call (812) 349-3208 to hear a kid-friendly joke! Jokes change daily Monday–Friday by 5 PM. This program is geared towards ages 7–12, but all ages are welcome!

Imagine Your Story with Cardinal Stage! Re-create the classic folktale of Beauty and the Beast using only 10 original photos. Get creative with costumes, locations and props, and share your story on social media for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Hopscotch Coffee. Post your photo story by September 30 on Instagram or Facebook to enter to win. To qualify, you MUST tag Cardinal Stage (@cardinalstage) and use the hashtag #cardinalchallenge. At the beginning of the following month, Cardinal will announce the winner and post the winning story! See https://cardinalstage.org/family-photo-challenge/ for a copy of the Cardinal for Kids Study Guide for Beauty and the Beast. You can also find various eBook versions of Beauty and the Beast instantly available on Hoopla Kids. All ages.

Want to hang out, chat, and play some cool new games? Interested in testing your mettle against a TDC staffer? Register for this session and we'll use Steam Remote Play Together to hang out and try our hand at some fun indie games! Ages 12–19. Please register.

Working on toilet training with your child? Need advice? Quinn McAvoy, Head of the Bloomington Montessori School, will give a 30-minute presentation on specific strategies parents can use to help toddlers with toilet training, followed by a question and answer session. This workshop will be presented via Zoom and recorded by Bloomington Montessori staff. Participants are welcome to keep their own video off during the workshop. For parents and caregivers.