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Summer Reading Games: Oceans of Possibilities
Monday, May 23, 2022
Sunday, July 31, 2022
All Branches
Our free all-ages summer reading games are back in person! Read for fun, complete activities, and attend events to earn prizes! Pick up a game board beginning May 23 at the Downtown Library, Ellettsville Branch, or on the Bookmobile! This year, the Friends of the Library Foundation will donate $1,000 to the Community Kitchen of Monroe County when we meet our registration goal of 1,000 people! Learn more at mcpl.info/summerreading.
Ages 1–12: Children’s Reading Game
Ages 12–19: Teen Reading Game
Age 20 & up: Adult Reading Game
Tiny Art Show at Ellettsville
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Looking for something fun to explore? Come view the 3" x 3" painted tiny art masterpieces at the Ellettsville Branch Art Gallery, painted by local kids, teens, and adults! All ages. Drop in throughout the month of June.
Registration is closed
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Tiny to Two @ Switchyard Park
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Families with babies play, sing, read, and talk together at Switchyard Park (1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington)! We'll meet at the Pavilion Lawn. Feel free to bring something to sit on! Ages birth–3. Please register.
Please note: the rain location for this event is the Downtown Library Children's Program Room.
A partnership between Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Library.
Registration is closed
Stuntology: The Art of Entertaining Yourself!
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Explore the mysteries and absurdities of the physical world with Stuntologist Sam Bartlett. Using everyday objects, Sam demonstrates how you can amaze yourself and amuse your friends with fantastic tricks and easy stunts anyone can do! There are oceans of possibilities! All ages. Please register.
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Funding for this event is provided by The Friends of the Library.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Mary Depew
Wednesday, June 08, 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.
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Intermediate English skills suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.
VITAL Summer Session classes meet for 8 weeks, May 29-July 23.
Registration is closed
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Stuntology: The Art of Entertaining Yourself
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Explore the mysteries and absurdities of the physical world with Stuntologist Sam Bartlett. Using everyday objects, Sam demonstrates how you can amaze yourself and amuse your friends with fantastic tricks and easy stunts anyone can do! There are oceans of possibilities! All ages. Please register.
Funding for this event is provided by The Friends of the Library.
Create a Pronoun Button
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us Wednesday 6/8 anytime during 3:30-5:30pm as we use our button maker to create pronoun buttons! We'll have pre-made design templates to choose from, or you can create your own using our supplies! Ages 7-12 in the Tween Space.
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Cosplay Wednesday
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Have you ever wanted to bring a favorite character to life? Get the materials and instructions you need to take your cosplay to the next level. At May’s cosplay workshop, bring in your projects and we’ll try to help! In June, we’ll cover embroidery skills, and in July we’ll work on character makeup! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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