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Youth Art Month Contest

Friday, March 31, 2023
All Branches
Calling all youth artists! For Youth Art Month, we're challenging you to create and submit an original 2D work of art based on the theme of our upcoming summer reading program: Camp Myth! For this theme, draw your favorite mythical beast or hero. You can even make up your own!

The winning artwork will be made into a collectible summer reading prize bookmark. Entries should be 3x7 inches. Starting March 1, you can stop by the Downtown Library children's information desk, the Ellettsville Branch, or the Bookmobile to grab a template, if needed. When you're finished, drop your entry off at any MCPL location by March 31 to enter.

Make sure your entry has the following information written legibly on the back: name, age, title of your artwork, MCPL location that you regularly visit (Downtown, Ellettsville, or Bookmobile), and contact information (including email address and/or telephone number). Ages birth–12.
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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.
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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. 
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Tween D&D

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo
New to Dungeons & Dragons? Already a seasoned adventurer? Drop in for an ongoing D&D game at the Library. We'll make characters and go on new adventures every two weeks. Ages 9–12. Please register for each session you'd like to attend.
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Frog and Toad Chorus Wetland Walk

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Other
Join Sycamore Land Trust for a guided evening hike through the wetlands of Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve (N. Woodall Road, Ellettsville). As spring approaches, a flurry of activity begins in the wetlands. The chorus of frogs and toads will be the accompaniment as we stroll along the raised boardwalk trail above rising waters. Registration is required due to limited parking and capacity. Only one vehicle per registration, but carpooling is encouraged. Ages 7–12 with their caregivers.

This program is in partnership with Sycamore Land Trust.
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Yoga with Baby

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A
Take care of your body and build strength after having your baby. This gentle exercise supports the changing body's needs and deepens awareness to the caregiver's mind, body, and connection with their baby. Yoga mats are available for in-program use. Parents with children ages birth–18 months.
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Paint and Sip: Vincent van Gopher

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
In this guided painting session, we'll work step-by-step to paint a cute gopher in the style of Vincent van Gogh. Juice boxes will be included for a fun experience. Please note: While we'll aim to finish by 2:30 PM, some participants may need to work until 3 PM to complete their art. Ages 8–12. Please register.
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LEGO® Club

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO® builders! Ages 5–12. 
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Poetry Workshop with Saami Ghaus

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Downtown Library
Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo
Celebrate National Poetry Month by digging into the magic of crafting stories and poems with local poet, Saami Ghaus. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 9–16. 
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Preschool Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room

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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Tiny to Two

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth–2.
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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.
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Prenatal Yoga

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Take care of your body and build strength before having your baby. This gentle exercise supports the changing body's needs and deepens awareness to the expectant person's mind, body, and connection with their baby. Yoga mats will be available for in-program use.
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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.
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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. 
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Night Owl Storytime

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Listen to stories, sing songs, and do some yoga and mindfulness exercises to practice early literacy skills and wind down before bedtime. Feel free to come in pajamas. Ages birth–6.
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Preschool Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
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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Preschool Discovery

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A
Discover more at the Library! Following each Preschool Storytime, join us for a fun craft experience. We may also enjoy a math or science activity, or an activity designed to explore the alphabet! Each week, we'll experiment with different materials and techniques. Dress to mess. Ages 3–6.
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Yoga with Baby

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A
Take care of your body and build strength after having your baby. This gentle exercise supports the changing body's needs and deepens awareness to the caregiver's mind, body, and connection with their baby. Yoga mats are available for in-program use. Parents with children ages birth–18 months.
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Preschool Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room

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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Tiny to Two

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth–2.
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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.
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Prenatal Yoga

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Library
Children's Program Room
Take care of your body and build strength before having your baby. This gentle exercise supports the changing body's needs and deepens awareness to the expectant person's mind, body, and connection with their baby. Yoga mats will be available for in-program use.
View More

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.
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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. 
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