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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
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills! For ages 3–6 and caregivers.
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Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein
Tuesday, June 21, 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 21, 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.
Teen Artist Club: Under the Sea Terrariums
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Are you a teen artist looking to hang with others? Join us to make fun stuff, show off your work, chat, and relax. Ages 12–19. See all Teen Artist Club events.
Registration is closed
Comics and Cookies with Kaleidoscope Youth Community: Heartstopper
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
It's a special session of Comics and Cookies! We'll chat about the graphic novel (and Netflix show!) Heartstopper, eat cookies, and share our feels! Reading the graphic novel before the event is encouraged but not required! Please register. Ages 12–20.
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A partnership between Kaleidoscope Youth Community, Morgenstern's Bookstore and Cafe, and the Library. Cookies generously donated by Baked of Bloomington.
Cancelled
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
Tuesday, June 21, 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.
Board Game Night
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It's game night! Join us to chat and play a fun selection of board games out in the community at Hopscotch Kitchen (235 W. Dodds Street, Bloomington). All ages.
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A partnership between Hopscotch Coffee, The Game Preserve, and the Library.
Registration is closed
Tuesday Night Music Club: Diamond Life
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual
Join other music fans to discuss classic albums virtually! This week, it's Sade's Diamond Life. Listen before the meeting, then come share your reaction. We will also listen to select songs as a group. The albums are available for streaming and download on Freegal with your library card. Age 18 & up. Please register for the Zoom link. View more Tuesday Night Music Club events.
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Cartoon Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join fans of classic cartoons like Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls, and SpongeBob Squarepants for a night of snacks, crafts, and toons. Ages 12–19.
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