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.

Calling all youth artists! For Youth Art Month, we're challenging you to create and submit an original 2D work of art based on the theme of our summer reading games: Oceans of Possibilities! The winning artwork will be made into a collectible summer reading prize bookmark! Entries should be 3x7 inches (stop by the children's information desk to grab a template, if needed). Drop your entry off at the Downtown Library children's information desk, the Ellettsville Branch, or the Bookmobile by March 31 to enter! Make sure your entry has your name and contact information written legibly on the back. Ages birth–12.

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. 

Families with babies ages birth to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together with other little ones—then enjoy toy time! Please register individually for each session you will attend.

Families with babies ages 18 months to 3 years play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time. 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. 

Have you thought about beekeeping but don't know where to start? Or are you just curious about these super-important pollinators? Local beekeeper Jennifer Bland will discuss these fascinating creatures and the basics of starting your own backyard hive. Please note, bees will not be present. Age 18 and up. Please register.

This course introduces the sounds and scripts of Korean, basic grammar, greetings, numbers, days of the week, and more! Students are encouraged to practice speaking through role play. Reading and writing in Hangeul (the written syllabary) is included, as is an introduction to Korean culture. Age 18 and up. Please register.                             

Listen to stories, sing songs, and do some stretching and mindfulness exercises to practice early literacy skills and wind down before bedtime. Feel free to enjoy your pajamas at this virtual evening storytime from the comfort of your home. Ages birth–6. Please register for the Zoom link to this program.