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Celebrating Black Voices
Monday, January 17, 2022
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Virtual
Learn more about books that received the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and Celebrating Black Voices events in our online reading challenge. Participants who complete the challenge will earn $2 bear bucks to spend in the Friends of the Library Bookstore. Age 5 & up.
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Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award (Friends of the Library Exhibit)
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Exhibit Hours in Meeting Rooms 1B/C:
Monday–Thursday: 3–7 PM
Friday–Sunday: 1–5 PM
With funding from a generous bequest from Marian Armstrong, The Friends of the Library proudly presents Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. This exhibit, curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, features 34 prints of illustrations from the award winners since 1973. These award-winning illustrations and children’s books highlight stories and figures from Black history, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout time. They also evoke the beautiful facets integral to the culture and fabric of our nation such as music, rhythm, and folktales. Learn more.
Black Voices Exhibits
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Other
These exhibits are a combination of books and various selections from the Coretta Scott King book and illustrator award winners. For all ages.
February 2–March 20
Monday–Thursday: 9 AM–9 PM
Friday: 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 1–5 PM
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library and Bridgwaters Lounge
275 N. Jordan Avenue, Bloomington
BlackLit Exhibit
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022
Other
This immersive experience features poems by authors who have participated in past BlackLit programs, including audio from the authors’ readings.
A partnership between IU Arts & Humanities Council, IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, and the Friends of the Library.
For all ages, with parents
February 2–28
Monday–Friday: Noon–4 PM
Indiana University Cook Center for Public Arts & Humanities
Process Gallery,
Maxwell Hall, 750 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Registration is closed
Homeschool Activity Hour in The Ground Floor
Monday, February 07, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come by The Ground Floor teen space to try your hand at some fun crafts and video games before official opening hours. Activities are designed for ages 7–12, but siblings of all ages are welcome to attend. Please register.
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CANCELLED - VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang
Monday, February 07, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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. Masks required. Low intermediate English skills suggested.
If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.
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If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.
Digital Creativity at Home: How to Use Piskel to Create Pixel Art
Monday, February 07, 2022
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Virtual
Piskel is an online tool for drawing and animating 2D graphics. Watch and see how to create art reminiscent of your favorite classic games! Age 12 and up. This video will premier February 7 at 2:30 PM on the Library's YouTube channel, and be available anytime after.
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Decorative Nail Art
Monday, February 07, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Give yourself or a friend a flashy manicure! Learn about the basics of nail art, including dotting, color blocking, and ombre. Sensory alert: These products have strong smells. For ages 12–19.
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Registration is closed
Introductory Chinese: World Language and Culture Class with IU Bridges
Monday, February 07, 2022
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Learn Chinese language and culture through interactive games, songs, and activities that help children develop general literacy skills, too! These interactive lessons are presented by certified instructors with Bridges, a project of the IU School of Global and International Studies, and the IU School of Education. The class will not meet on March 19. For children in kindergarten–sixth grade. Please register.
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A partnership between Bridges, a project of the IU School of Global and International Studies and the IU School of Education, and the Library.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Jeanette Clausen
Monday, February 07, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
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Masks required. Low intermediate English skills suggested.
If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.
QueerTalk Book Club, Virtual Edition: Braiding Sweetgrass
Monday, February 07, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual
Join us as we create a safe space to discuss books written by and for LGBTQ+ individuals. In January and February. we'll discuss Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Participants can choose to join the Sunday sessions from 1:30–3 PM or the Monday sessions from 6–7:30 PM. Age 16 and up. Please register for the Zoom link and book by emailing Linds Badger at lindsey@middlewayhouse.org.
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A partnership between Middle Way House and the Library.
Math Homework Help for Teens
Monday, February 07, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Drop in for free one-on-one help with math and science-related assignments––arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, physics, chemistry, and ISTEP and SAT review. For middle school and high school students only.
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Funded through a partnership between the Library, Monroe County Community School Corporation, and the Monroe County Education Association.