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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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Tiny to Two @ Switchyard Park
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Families with babies play, sing, read, and talk together at Switchyard Park (1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington)! We'll meet at the Pavilion Lawn. Feel free to bring something to sit on! Ages birth–3. Please register.
Please note: the rain location for this event is the Downtown Library Children's Program Room.
A partnership between Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Library.
Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Mary Depew
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:00 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
Under the Sea Magic Show
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Professional Magician Perry Warren entertains and astounds with a variety of tricks to delight all ages! Please register.
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Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Library.
Cosplay Wednesday
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Have you ever wanted to bring a favorite character to life? Get the materials and instructions you need to take your cosplay to the next level. At May’s cosplay workshop, bring in your projects and we’ll try to help! In June, we’ll cover embroidery skills, and in July we’ll work on character makeup! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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Under the Sea Magic Show
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Professional Magician Perry Warren entertains and astounds with a variety of tricks to delight all ages! Please register.
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Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Library.
Registration is closed
Plan to attend both sessions; July 13 and 14.
Age 18 & up. Please register.
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Computer Basics
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Practice basic computer operations and troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows. This introductory course will provide an overview of email, word processing and spreadsheets.
Program presented in partnership with the Work One office.
