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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
Beautiful Images by Lois Paul
Friday, July 01, 2022
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Nature paintings by local artist Lois Paul.
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Garden Club
Friday, July 08, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
We regret that this session of Garden Club is cancelled. Children ages 7-12 are welcome to join the next session on July 22.
Come get your hands dirty as we explore experiments, projects, and crafts that focus on gardening and sustainability. Each session will include information on the week's topic, but we'll quickly move into some hands-on projects in the Library’s garden. This series will include occasional expert guests. Ages 7–12.
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Come get your hands dirty as we explore experiments, projects, and crafts that focus on gardening and sustainability. Each session will include information on the week's topic, but we'll quickly move into some hands-on projects in the Library’s garden. This series will include occasional expert guests. Ages 7–12.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Craig Smedley
Friday, July 08, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:00 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.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang
Friday, July 08, 2022
12:30 PM - 2:00 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.
Reusable Water Balloon Fight
Friday, July 08, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
due to weather
Learn how to make your own reusable water balloons from household supplies. We'll test our water balloons, so make sure you wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet! Ages 12–19.
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Learn how to make your own reusable water balloons from household supplies. We'll test our water balloons, so make sure you wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet! Ages 12–19.
Movie Night at Flatwoods Park: Moana
Friday, July 08, 2022
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Join us for a screening of Moana at Flatwoods Park (9499 Flatwoods Road, Gosport). Pre-movie activities begin at 8:30 PM––concessions, games, and more! The movie will be shown near shelter #1 and begin at dusk. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. All ages.
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A partnership between Monroe County Parks and Recreation and the Library.
