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Youth Art Month Contest
Wednesday, March 01, 2023
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!
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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.
Wonderful Ones
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time.
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Terrific Twos
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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.
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This program is in partnership with Sycamore Land Trust.
Yoga with Baby
Thursday, March 30, 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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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Registration is open
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Paint and Sip: Vincent van Gopher
Saturday, April 01, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
LEGO® Club
Sunday, April 02, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Poetry Workshop with Saami Ghaus
Sunday, April 02, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
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.
Tiny to Two
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Little Makers
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
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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Prenatal Yoga
Tuesday, April 04, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time.
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Terrific Twos
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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
Thursday, April 06, 2023
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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Preschool Discovery
Thursday, April 06, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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
Thursday, April 06, 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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.
Tiny to Two
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Little Makers
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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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Prenatal Yoga
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time.
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Terrific Twos
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Families with babies ages 18 months to 3 years play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time.
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