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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
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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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).
Dine Out for the Library at Lennie's
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Dine out for the Library at Lennie's every Wednesday in May. Just show your flyer and Lennie's will donate 20% of your tab to help make all of our amazing Library programs possible. Gather with friends and family for lunch or dinner, inside or outside dining. Check out the Lennie's menu here.
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Ivy Tech Career Demos: Kickoff Program
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a collaborative program series with Ivy Tech Community College. Instructors from different departments will drop by to demonstrate the tools and activities available in their programs. For each event attended, you'll be entered to win a free class at Ivy Tech that will be available for you and one of your caregivers. The drawing will occur after the last session. Ages 12–19.
- May 24: At this kickoff event, you'll learn some basics about Ivy Tech, get introduced to free classes you can win, have an introduction of the MCPL summer sessions you can attend, and play a Kahoot/trivia game.
- June 14: The Entrepreneurship department and School of IT will host various activities.
- June 28: The HVAC and Industrial Technology departments will host with equipment and an electrical activity.
- July 12: The Nursing and Healthcare departments will host.
- July 19: The Culinary department will host a “Board Building” activity, referring to charcuterie and fruit/cheese boards.
This program is in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College.
Preserving Memories
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Are you interested in converting your old home movie recordings, printed photographs, or slides into a digital format you can share online? Preserving your memories, archiving, and sharing them can be a powerful way to connect with friends and family. In this open house, we'll teach you how to create digital files using our Memory Preservation Station. You can use a cloud storage account like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox to save your content. Another option is to use a USB flash drive––you can bring your own or check one out from the Library for temporary use. Age 18 and up.
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Coloring Cool-Off
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Drop in for a refreshing de-stress during finals week. Take a break and do some coloring while you enjoy a refreshing smoothie. Ages 12–19.
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Monsters & Mayhem
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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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Friends of the Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library Board of Directors.
The Friends of the Library are members of the community just like you -
people who value the library and its services. We think of ourselves as
the library's best friends. Membership in the Friends of the Library is
open to all who wish to support the Library's vital role in our
community.
https://mcpl.info/friends
Registration is closed
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Adult Craft Night: Constellation Embroidery
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Using just a few basic stitches, learn how to create an embroidery of your favorite star cluster. All supplies will be provided. Age 18 and up. Please register.
