Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3–6.

Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth–2.

New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Book Club is reading Glory O'Brien's History of the Future by A.S. King this session. Contact VITAL for help accessing this title. 

Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 3–6.

Want to make new and unique dice? In this program, you’ll create your very own dice using molds and resin. Ages 12–19.

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.

Dive into a new craft project each month with other art lovers! This month, we'll be making skull plushies. Ages 12–19. 

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. 

Join MCPL and the Monroe County Civic Theater for another installment of Books Alive. This month, we're focusing on banned books. Join us as members of our local community theater recite passages from their favorite banned books. Books Alive was first introduced in June at the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting, and it was such a success, we're doing it again! Age 12 and up.

Discover what was life like in Bloomington during the 1880s and 1890s. How did people get around? What did they do for fun? What were they talking about? Librarian Christine Friesel highlights these gilded landmarks, people, and headlines of that long-gone era. Age 18 and up.