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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
Movers and Shakers @ the Banneker Community Center
Monday, February 28, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Stay fit and active at this silly dance party! We’ll sing and dance with scarves and shakers and play with parachutes at this monthly event. Enjoy free play before and after the structured activities where littles and grownups can socialize. Banneker Community Center is located at 930 W. Seventh Street in Bloomington. Ages 2–6. Siblings are always welcome. Please register.
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A partnership between the Banneker Community Center and the Library.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang
Monday, February 28, 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.
Maker Lab: Kool-Aid Yarn Dyeing
Monday, February 28, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Science, tech, and crafts––drop in for a cool project each month. This month it's Kool-Aid yarn dyeing!
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Registration is closed
Introductory Chinese: World Language and Culture Class with IU Bridges
Monday, February 28, 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 28, 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.
Registration is closed
Books On Tap, Virtual Edition: The Princess Bride
Monday, February 28, 2022
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual
Books on Tap is the book club with a twist! Enjoy fantastic drinks, a comfortable atmosphere, and a great discussion on a compelling book. Each registered participant will also receive a drink recipe that goes with the month’s book selection. This month's title is The Princess Bride by William Goldman, featuring the Iocane Dark and Stormy drink from the "Two Crumbs Up" blog. Age 21 and up. Email mhutt@mcpl.info with any questions. Please register. Visit mcpl.info/bookclub for more book clubs and titles.
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Math Homework Help for Teens
Monday, February 28, 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.