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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
Tuesday, July 19, 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, July 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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
Silly Safaris
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Join Silly Safaris for an up-close and personal animal experience! All ages. Please register.
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Registration is closed
Silly Safaris
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Join Silly Safaris for an up-close and personal animal experience! All ages. Please register.
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Beat Saber Tournament
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Think you have what it takes to be a Beat Saber champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12-19
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Registration is closed
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
Tuesday, July 19, 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, July 19, 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: Sign o' the Times
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual
Join other music fans to discuss classic albums virtually! This week, it's Prince's Sign o' the Times. 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.
