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Black History Month Bingo

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
All Branches
For Black History Month, play a game of bingo that facilitates discussions about race and offers opportunities to learn about Black visionaries, leaders, and artists. Pick up a card at any MCPL location or download it here. Complete five squares in a row to earn a prize! Just turn it in to an MCPL staff member at the Downtown Library, Ellettsville Branch, or Bookmobile. All ages.
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Meet the Media

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo

Are you a representative of a nonprofit interested in connecting with the local media? Join us for the Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County’s 14th Annual Meet the Media roundtable event. Members of local media will give and hear one-minute pitches from local nonprofit representatives. Come prepared to present for one minute on the value of your nonprofit by sharing one story, idea, event, or success related to your nonprofit organization. Media panel representatives will provide feedback on each pitch and meet with nonprofit representatives in small groups for more in-depth questions and conversation.

Representatives from Bloom MagazineThe Herald-TimesLimestone Post, WFIU-WTIU, and WFHB will be present. Participation is limited to 35 nonprofit pitches (one pitch per nonprofit.) If additional members of your organization would like to attend as observers please, contact Katie Gandhi. Age 18 and up. Please register and be sure to include the name of your nonprofit.

 

This program is in partnership with the Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County.
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Wonderful Ones

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time.
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Downtown Library
Program Room 2C
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the U.S., gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world. 

Intermediate English skills are suggested.  If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.

If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).   

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Terrific Twos

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Families with babies ages 18 months to 3 years play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time. 
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Ellettsville Tri Kappa

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Gallery Exhibit Space
Spaces Reservation

Volunteers of America

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 214
Spaces Reservation

VITAL English Language Group: Literature with Linda O'Donnell

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Downtown Library
VITAL Classroom
New English speakers will practice reading and speaking in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will discuss and read literature passages, gain confidence in their language skills, and meet new people from around the world. 

Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.

If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).  

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Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Miniature Painting 101

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Come try your hand at miniature painting—we've got the minis, paints, brushes, and know-how. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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Monsters & Mayhem

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 2A
Ready to test your mettle against monsters and mayhem in a new RPG? These drop-in sessions will give players a chance to experience a different gameplay style than D&D and face new challenges. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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All abilities Choir Bloomington indiana

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Spaces Reservation

Creative Writing Hour

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
The Ground Floor
Bring your story prompts, poems, comic ideas, or writing of any kind to share and workshop. Snacks will be provided. Ages 12–19.
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Homework Help Hour

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Library
Drop by The Ground Floor Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions held every Monday and Wednesday. Ages 12–19.
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Yang Style Tai Chi

5:30 PM - 7:00 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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Community Stitchers

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

Korean Language Class

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

MCCT

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Library
Auditorium
Spaces Reservation