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!

Recreate the classic folktale of Hansel and Gretel for a chance to win a $75 gift card to Baked! of Bloomington! Read the story with your family, asking your kids to listen for the most important characters, events, and plot points. Then, work together to get creative with your interpretation and find a fun way to retell the story in ten photos or less. Post your photo story to Instagram or Facebook by November 30 to enter to win. To qualify, you must tag Cardinal Stage (@cardinalstage) and use the hashtag #cardinalchallenge. You can use Hoopla to find various eBook versions of Hansel and Gretel instantly available, such as Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist. All ages. Visit cardinalstage.org/family-photo-challenge for more details.

Every November, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenges writers to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Whether this is your first try or your tenth, these weekly hangouts can help you get advice, meet other local writers, play games, and take a much-needed breather. Registered participants will receive a NaNoWriMo survival kit which includes supplies, a month-long game, and the opportunity to win a grand prize (while supplies last)! On December 10, you'll celebrate your accomplishments at the virtual Thank Goodness It's Over party. Age 15 and up.