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Summer Reading Games: Oceans of Possibilities

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Summer Reading Games
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 

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Tiny Art Show at Ellettsville

Thursday, June 30, 2022
Tiny Art Show
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Gallery Exhibit Space
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.
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Children's Storytime and Nature Walk

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Children's Storytime and Nature Walk
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Following a nature-themed storytime by a children’s librarian, join Cathy Meyer, retired naturalist and MC-IRIS member, on a nature walk close by Downtown Bloomington. You’ll learn how important a native city habitat is to our wildlife, birds, and pollinators. Ages birth–7.

A partnership between MC-IRIS and the Library.
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Dine Out for the Library at Mother Bear's

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Dine Out for the Library at Mother Bear's
Other
Dine out for the Library on 4 days in June at either Mother Bear's Pizza location! Mother Bear's will donate $5 to the Friends for every LARGE pizza you order accompanied by this flyer. You must have a separate flyer for every large pizza. Valid for inside dining, carry out, delivery, and with any of Mother Bear's specials. Electronic coupons will not be accepted, so bring your flyer. Visit either the East or West Mother Bear's locations on Monday, June 13, Tuesday, June 14, Tuesday, June 28 and Wednesday, June 29. Great pizza, a local tradition, while making much loved library programs possible.
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Sunday Assembly Bloomington

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Spaces Reservation
Cancelled

VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Library
Program Room 2C
No class today.
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.  

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. 
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Maker Lab: Mothman Plushies

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Maker Lab: Mothman Plushies
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
Science, tech, crafts––drop in for a cool project each month! Ages 12–19. View all Maker Labs.
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A Readable Feast: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
A Readable Feast
Other
Food, kitchen projects, and conversation are fueled by a good read in this unique book club! This month we will read The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender at Mother Hubbard's Cupboard (1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington) while making a kitchen craft! Being able to taste people's emotions in food may at first be horrifying. But young, unassuming Rose Edelstein grows up learning to harness her gift as she becomes aware that there are secrets even her taste buds cannot discern.

All supplies are provided, and books can be checked out from the Library or Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. For all ages. Projects will be made in small groups or as individuals. Please register once per group.

A partnership between Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and the Library
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Jeanette Clausen

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
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. 

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. 
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Kaiju Movie Mondays

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kaiju Movie Mondays
Downtown Library
Ground Floor
Join fans of Godzilla, Mothra, and other Kaiju creatures for a night of movies, crafts, snacks, and giant monsters. Ages 12–19.
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Night Owl Storytime

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Night Owl Storytime
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Listen to stories, sing songs, and do some yoga and mindfulness exercises to practice early literacy skills and wind down before bedtime! Feel free to come in pajamas. Drop in! Ages birth–6.
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1C
Spaces Reservation

Stages Bloomington

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 214
Spaces Reservation

Photography Club

6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Library
OWL - video conference camera
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Bloomington Photography Club

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Spaces Reservation