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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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Preschool Storytime Featuring Members of the Alzheimer's Community
Tuesday, July 12, 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.
Cancelled
Tiny to Two
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein
Tuesday, July 12, 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, July 12, 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 Southern Stone
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Other
Dine Out for the Library at Southern Stone on Tuesdays, July 12 and 19 for lunch or dinner from 11 am - 9:30 pm. Or dine out for brunch on Saturdays, July 16 and 23 from 9 am - 2:30 pm. Prepare for a journey of tastes inspired by Southern Midwest and Southern cuisine. With quality, local, and organic food as their main focus, Southern Stone is constantly working to provide guests with an exceptional dining experience. Show your flyer and Southern Stone will donate 20% of your tab to make amazing library programs possible for all to enjoy. Southern Stone is located at 405 W Patterson Dr near the B-Line Trail and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
Tuesday, July 12, 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.
Cartoon Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 12, 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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