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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.
Children's Storytime and Nature Walk
Monday, June 13, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
Dine Out for the Library at Mother Bear's
Monday, June 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang
Monday, June 13, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
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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.
Registration is closed
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A Readable Feast: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
Monday, June 13, 2022
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Jeanette Clausen
Monday, June 13, 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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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.
Kaiju Movie Mondays
Monday, June 13, 2022
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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
Monday, June 13, 2022
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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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