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New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Book Club is reading Refugee by Alan Gratz this session. This book is available in print, audio, or eBook in the MCPL catalog. Please contact VITAL if you need help accessing this title.

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

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Downtown Library

Children's Program Room

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

Talking Tacos

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Ellettsville Branch

Ellettsville Meeting Room A

Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the tacos. Ages 12–19.

This program is in partnership with Middle Way House.

Sewing 101: Dice Bags

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Downtown Library

Ground Floor

Have you ever wanted to make your own bags and purses? Join us to learn some basic sewing techniques. This month, we'll learn to make some simple dice bags and pouches. Ages 12–19.

VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Diana Nicholson

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Downtown Library

VITAL Classroom

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).

RPG & Tea

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Downtown Library

The Ground Floor

Let's talk about RPGs! Join us to chat with other gamers and discuss role-playing game ideas and experiences. Ages 12–19.

Bridges MAYO Youth Orchestras: Playing for Nature

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Downtown Library

Auditorium

Bridges MAYO chamber and philharmonic orchestras will perform works inspired by nature, including a commissioned work by composer Nur Slim. All ages.

This program is in partnership with Bridges MAYO.

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.

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).

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.

Monsters & Mayhem

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Downtown Library

Meeting Room 1C

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 Dungeons & Dragons and face new challenges. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.

Teen Advisory Board

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ellettsville Branch

Ellettsville Meeting Room A

The Teen Advisory Board is your opportunity to guide the Ellettsville Branch's programs and services! Help plan events, work on projects, and make the Library a fun and welcoming space for teens. Ages 12–19.

Beat Saber Tournament

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Downtown Library

The Ground Floor

Think you have what it takes to be a Beat Saber champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12–19.

Puzzle Swap

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Downtown Library

Program Room 2B

Come to the Downtown Library and find the missing piece in your puzzle collection. In this program, we ask you to bring your completed puzzles and swap them with others! All ages.

Registration is closed

Females on the Autism Spectrum

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Downtown Library

Meeting Room 1B

"Females on the Autism Spectrum," an Autism Society of Indiana presentation, focuses on the differences between diagnosis and characteristics of females with autism. This presentation, led by Rachel Deaton of the Autism Society for Indiana, tries to answer why females are diagnosed less and later in life. Age 18 and up. Please register.

About the presenter:

Rachel Deaton has been with the Autism Society of Indiana for six years. She has worked as an Autism Ally, an Area Support Coordinator, and she is now the Director of Training and Legislation. She has a son who is on the Autism Spectrum and uses her real-world experiences to help families navigate the journey of raising a child on the Autism Spectrum. Rachel is also a school board member for Dynamic Minds Academy, a member of the Seclusion and Restraint Committee for Indiana, ABLE Authority board member, and a member of the Public Policy Committee for the Autism Society of America.

This program is in partnership with the Autism Society of Indiana.

Registration is closed

Adult Craft Night: Garden Wands

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Ellettsville Branch

Ellettsville Meeting Room A

Add some sparkle to your garden or potted plants with beaded garden wands. All supplies will be provided. Age 18 and up. Please register.

Bloomington Photography Club

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Downtown Library

Meeting Room 2A

Spaces Reservation

Bloomington Photography Club

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Downtown Library

Meeting Room 214

Spaces Reservation

Geo Focus Academy

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Downtown Library

Program Room 2C

VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Downtown Library

VITAL Classroom

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).

Homeschool Recess

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Downtown Library

Children's Program Room

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. Ages 6–12.

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