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Jack-o-lanterns and fresh cider set the stage for an evening of live storytelling beneath the stars. A Halloween-time tradition for over 30 years, the Festival of Ghost Stories features haunting tales of ghosts and horror that tingle the spine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket as seasoned storytellers spin their tales in the dark hollow of Bryan Park. Presented by members of the Bloomington Storytellers Guild. Recommended for adults, teens, and older school-age children. Attendance based on social distancing requirements will be enforced.
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Laugh Line
Monday, July 20, 2020
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
All Branches
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!
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Spooky Dials
Friday, October 02, 2020
Saturday, October 31, 2020
All Branches
Want to hear a spoooooooky song, poem, short story, or rhyme? Call (812) 349-3208! All material is kid-friendly (and with a warning for content that may be slightly spookier). Recordings will be updated by 5 PM each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in October for a total of 13 different spine-tingling listening opportunities!
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Cardinal Stage Presents: Family Photo Challenge: Cinderella
Friday, October 09, 2020
Saturday, October 31, 2020
All Branches
Imagine Your Story with Cardinal Stage! Re-create the classic folktale of Cinderella 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 $75 gift card from Crumble Coffee & Bakery. Post your photo story by November 1 on Instagram or Facebook to enter to win. To qualify, you MUST tag Cardinal Stage (@cardinalstage) and use the hashtag #cardinalchallenge. (Remember to make your post public so Cardinal can view it.) 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 PDF copy of the classic tale. You can also find various interpretations of the Cinderella story from around the world in the Library's folklore collection. (For example, see: The Rough-Face Girl). eBook versions of the Cinderella story also are instantly available on Hoopla Kids. All ages.
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation
Friday, October 30, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Other
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
The Tween Space
Friday, October 30, 2020
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
All Branches
The Tween Space is going online for fun explorations in crafting, cooking, and other STEAM experiences. These programs are geared towards ages 7–12, but all are welcome to watch. This week Amy shares a spooky spider-y mason jar craft. Step-by-step instructions and a list of necessary supplies can be found in the video's description box. Please note the *Epilepsy Warning*, this video contains strobing lights.
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*** This virtual program may be viewed on the Library's YouTube channel, premiering at 4:00 PM. It will be archived and available on the same YouTube channel thereafter. ***
Festival of Ghost Stories
Friday, October 30, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
We are advising those attending through pre-registration (Registration is full) to bring plastic to sit on, or lawn chairs, as the ground will likely be soggy tomorrow.
Registration for this event is full, but you may still view a pre-recorded version at the same time! Watch the video on the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation YouTube channel, premiering October 30 at 7 PM. Or catch the video on the Library's CATS Library Channel: Channel 3 on Comcast and Channel 301 on Smithville TV.
For AT&T U-Verse, go to Channel 99 and use the “menu” button, hitting “Govt Educ and Public Access” and selecting “Bloomington”. Choose "Monroe County Public Library CATS" to view the video.
