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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
Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County
Thursday, February 17, 2022
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County's Community Communications & The Arts session.
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Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, February 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cancelled due to staff illness.
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Stories, songs, and rhymes get your preschooler talking, singing, and playing with books and words! Masks are required. For ages 3–6 with caregivers. Please register for each session you will attend.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
Thursday, February 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
Cancelled
Preschool Discovery
Thursday, February 17, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cancelled due to staff illness.
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Join us for fun, open-ended art experiences, STEAM adventures, and letter exploration! Each week, we'll experiment with different materials and techniques––dress for mess! Masks are required. For ages 3–6 and caregivers. Please register.
Intro to Tabletop Wargaming
Thursday, February 17, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
If you enjoy D&D, miniature painting, and board games, tabletop war games like Warhammer are another fun option! We'll provide a light introduction to tabletop wargaming, as well as all the terrain, miniatures, and snacks. All skill levels are welcome! For ages 12–19.
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Make an Origami Face Mask
Thursday, February 17, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn how to fold and create face masks designed by Eskenazi School of Art and Design Professor, Jiangmei Wu. The masks are three-layered polypropylene with a 98% bacterial filtration efficiency middle layer. Sessions will begin every half an hour (5, 5:30, 6, and 6:30) and masks can be created within 20 minutes. For all ages.
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Prenatal Yoga
Thursday, February 17, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Prenatal yoga is a gentle exercise that supports your changing body's needs, builds strength, and deepens awareness of your mind, body, and connection with your baby. Masks are required. For pregnant adults. Please register.
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Restoring Memories
Thursday, February 17, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Have you digitized old photos or home movies only to realize there are visible folds in the photos or discoloration in the video? Join us to learn techniques to fix them, then take advantage of our Level Up digital creativity center computers anytime to restore your memories! Age 18 and up.
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January 20: Photograph restoration
February 17: Video restoration