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.

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.

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.  

Science, tech, and crafts––drop in for a cool project each month. This month it's Kool-Aid yarn dyeing!

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.

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. 

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.

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.