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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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Beautiful Images by Lois Paul

Sunday, July 31, 2022
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Gallery Exhibit Space
Nature paintings by local artist Lois Paul.
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Wonderful Ones

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Wonderful Ones
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Families with babies ages birth to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together with other little ones—then enjoy toy time.
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Registration is closed

VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 classes meet for 8 weeks, May 29-July 23. 
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Terrific Twos

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Terrific Twos
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Families with toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time.
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Community Ventures in Living

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Spaces Reservation

ART of Diego Rafael Manansala

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

Banneker Community Center Summer Camp

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Spaces Reservation
Registration is closed

VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Mary Depew

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
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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All abilities Choir Bloomington indiana

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Spaces Reservation

D&D Crafts

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
D&D Crafts
Downtown Library
Ground Floor
Drop by for some RPG-inspired crafts! In May, we'll use resin to create custom gelatinous cubes, in June we'll learn how to make fake aged maps, and in July we'll design our own miniatures using 3D printing software. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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Teen Artist Club: Mermaid Crowns

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Artist Club: Mermaid Crowns
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Are you a teen artist looking to hang with others? Join us to make fun stuff, show off your work, chat, and relax. Ages 12–19. See all Teen Artist Club events.
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Stages Bloomington

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 214
Spaces Reservation

MCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo
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Registration is closed

Evening Family Storytime

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Evening Family Storytime
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Stories, songs, and rhymes get your preschooler talking, singing, and playing with books and words! For ages 3–6 and caregivers, but all are welcome. Please register.

Note: The content of this storytime may be repeated in the next morning's Thursday storytime.
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Community Stitchers

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Spaces Reservation