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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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StoneBelt

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Spaces Reservation
Cancelled

VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Library
Program Room 2C
Tom is out sick.
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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ART of Diego Rafael Manansala

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Gallery Exhibit Space
Spaces Reservation

Browns Backers

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 214
Spaces Reservation
Registration is closed

Adzooks Puppets Presents: The Tortoise and the Hare

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Adzooks Puppets Presents: The Tortoise and the Hare
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A/B Combo
Cheer on the classic rivals as they discover timing is almost everything in this fun puppet show! All ages. Please register.

Funding for this event is provided by The Friends of the Library.
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Rainbow Reads for Teens

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rainbow Reads for Teens
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Join us to chat about your favorite reads with LGBTQ+ characters! We'll provide snacks, you bring the discussion! Ages 12–19.
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Good Evening Toastmasters Club (Bloomington)

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Spaces Reservation

Tween Tech

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tween Tech
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Come explore different tech activities each month! The possibilities include LEGO® WeDo robotics, Dash and Dot robots, green screen technology, Makey Makey, stop motion animation, light painting, paper circuitry, guest presenters, and more! Ages 8–12.
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Taima Attal

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
Program Room 2C
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 Groups meeting May 29-July 23. 
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Registration is closed

Adzooks Puppets Presents: The Tortoise and the Hare

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Adzooks Puppets Presents: The Tortoise and the Hare
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Cheer on the classic rivals as they discover timing is almost everything in this fun puppet show! All ages. Please register.

Funding for this event is provided by The Friends of the Library.
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Plant Problem Drop-In Hour

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Plant Problem Drop-In Hour
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1C
Drop in any time during the hour for possible plant diagnoses and advice! Bring your plant samples or photos with you. Plant expert and Purdue Extension – Monroe County Director and Educator Amy Thompson will be onsite. All ages.

A partnership between Purdue Extension – Monroe County and the Library.
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