As dementia progresses, we can still make connections and learn new ways to support so that our loved one living with dementia (and we) can continue to live well! Age 18 and up. Please register.

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. 

Calling all elementary-aged homeschoolers—it's recess time! Come to the Downtown Library to play a variety of games and hang out with other homeschoolers. 

This program, a joint effort of People’s Cooperative Market and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, will offer a hands-on demonstration of individual hand pies filled with preserved and locally grown produce, and will provide information about how to receive free local food resources. The Teaching Kitchen will be stocked with local ingredients sourced by People's Cooperative Market and funded by the USDA Local Food Purchasing Assistance Cooperative Agreement Grant. Age 8 and up. Please register. All attendees must sign a waiver; you can download and sign it prior to the program, or you can sign one of the copies we'll have on-site.

Have you ever wanted to bring a favorite character to life? This month, we’ll help you take your cosplay to the next level with seasonal flower crowns. Ages 12–19.

Try out new hands-on, DIY projects as you learn new crafting skills each month. Supplies will be provided to complete each project. Ages 7–12.

Join this book club to discuss nature-focused reads each month. You'll also learn how to become more ecologically-minded through activities and speakers designed to enhance our reading. This month, we'll be meeting at the Downtown Library and reading Birnam Wood by Booker Prize-winning author Eleanor Catton. Please join us to read an eco-thriller that tests deeply held convictions and loyalties. We'll also be joined by the Community Gardening Program Manager of the City of Bloomington, who will speak about Bloomington Community Gardens and how to create green space in urban environments.