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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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Preschool Storytime
Thursday, June 16, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, and rhymes get your preschooler talking, singing, and playing with books and words! For ages 3–6 with caregivers. Please register for each session you will attend.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
Thursday, June 16, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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
Preschool Discovery
Thursday, June 16, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for fun, open-ended art experiences, STEAM adventures, and letter exploration! Each week, we'll experiment with different materials and techniques––dress for mess! For ages 3–6 and caregivers. Please register.
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Baby Play
Thursday, June 16, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Play, learn, and get to know other parents at this low-key event! We'll have sensory toys and other manipulatives to facilitate a fun time for all. There will also be an opportunity to talk about baby health, safety, postpartum care, and literacy with Tandem Birthing Center's Blythe Angle. Drop in. Ages birth–2.
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A partnership between Tandem Birthing Center and the Library.
Registration is closed
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Ellettsville Book Group
Thursday, June 16, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us on the third Thursday of the month from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. to discuss a dynamic mix of fiction and nonfiction.
We will be meeting in person at the Ellettsville Branch, Meeting Room B. Please register. Ask us about monthly titles, and how to get a copy of the upcoming month's title.
Ages 18 and up.
Intro to Warhammer
Thursday, June 16, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
If you enjoy D&D, miniature painting, and board games, tabletop war games like Warhammer are another fun option! We'll provide a light introduction, as well as all the terrain, miniatures, and snacks. All skill levels are welcome! For ages 12–19.
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Taima Attal
Thursday, June 16, 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 Groups meeting May 29-July 23.
Anime Watch Party
Thursday, June 16, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join other fans of My Hero Academia, The Way of the House Husband, The Promised Neverland, and more for a night of anime, crafts, and chatter. Ages 12–19.
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Cancelled
The majority of the preserve has been dedicated as an Indiana State Nature Preserve by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, and a Wetland of Distinction by the Society of Wetland Scientists.
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Frogs and Fireflies
Thursday, June 16, 2022
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for an evening boardwalk hike at Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve (N. Woodall Road, Ellettsville) with Mary Welz, Sycamore Land Trust Education Director. Identify native and invasive plants, watch for wildlife, listen for frog and toad calls, look out for fireflies, and more. We’ll learn about the history of the preserve as well as the importance of wetlands and the biodiversity they support. Ages 7–12. Parking is limited. Please register one time per vehicle.
