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Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3–6.
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VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Book Club is reading Steampunk! An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant this session. Contact VITAL for help accessing this title, or find it on Hoopla with your library card.
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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.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).
Little Makers
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 3–6.
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Family Storytime at The Banneker Center
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Other
The Library is on the move! Meet us at The Banneker Center (930 W. 7th Street, Bloomington) for a special series of storytimes. We'll play, sing, read, and talk together before enjoying the Banneker Center's regularly scheduled craft time at 11:30 AM. Ages birth–6.
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Math Homework Help
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Drop by The Ground Floor Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions. Ages 12–19.
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Novel Horizons: A Mixed Media Club
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Novel Horizons is not a traditional book club, and there are no mandatory readings. Instead, in this low-stress club, you will read, watch, play, or listen to media that follows a specific theme. February is all about romance. Expect a short talk about the genre, then share your pick. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Age 18 and up; recommended for ages 18–32.
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People's Abundant Kitchen: Hyperlocal Cooking Series
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join People's Cooperative Market farmers, vendors, and neighbors to learn about how to incorporate local seasonal ingredients into delicious meals. This program will offer a hands-on demonstration of local recipes 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. 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. Age 8 and up. Please register.
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This program is in partnership with People's Cooperative Market.
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Diana Nicholson
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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 FARMbloomington
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Other
Dine Out for the Library at FARMbloomington on Tuesdays, February 13 and 15, and Thursdays, February 20 and 22.
Enjoy a set three-course dinner for $30 (not including tax, tip, or beverage), and FARM will donate $15 to the Friends of the Library to help support Library programming.
Each dinner will include salad to start and a cobbler for dessert, as well as your choice of two entrees: a vegetarian pasta dish or a pork, beef, and bison meat loaf with mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes.
Gluten-free and other dietary needs may be accommodated.
Make your reservation by completing this form to choose your preferred date, and to let us know your preference for the meatloaf or the pasta dinner. Arrive by 6 PM to enjoy a delicious meal and a fun night out with friends.
Registration is closed
Books & Bites: Pies – Sweet or Savory
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Books & Bites combines a book club with a potluck! Each club meeting will feature a different theme. Borrow a cookbook from one of our branches or our eBook collection on that theme and prepare a recipe to bring to the Library and share. We'll eat tasty dishes while discussing the cookbooks we used for that night's meal. Participants are encouraged to bring their own plates and cutlery to cut down on waste. Please note that dishes may be unable to accommodate dietary restrictions. Age 18 and up. Please register.
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