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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.
Preschool Storytime Featuring Members of the Alzheimer's Community
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join us for this special storytime featuring members of the Alzheimer's community. We'll have fun with stories, songs, and puppets, encouraging the development of early literacy skills while breaking the stigma of Alzheimer's. For ages 3–6 and their families.
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June 14: Family & Food
July 12: Campfire and Camping
A partnership between Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Service (ADRS) with IU Health Bloomington and the Library.
ADRS serves families and professional caregivers who live or work with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. They provide support, resources, and assistance to those with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, and their families.
Registration is closed
Tiny to Two
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Book Club is reading The Giver by Lois Lowry this session.
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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.
Little Makers
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. For ages 3–6 and their families.
Dine Out for the Library at Mother Bear's
Tuesday, June 14, 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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Comics and Cookies: Cryptids
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Bring your favorite cryptid comic and get ready to chat about all things comics-related! Come for the cookies, stay to share your feels! Ages 12–19.
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Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
Tuesday, June 14, 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.
Level Up Workshop: Photoshop Seascapes
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn how you can use Adobe Photoshop to create a beautiful digital seascape. Age 12 & up.
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