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.

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.

Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County's Community Communications & The Arts session.

Cancelled due to staff illness.

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.

Cancelled due to staff illness.

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.

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.

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.

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.