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Summer Reading Games: Oceans of Possibilities
Monday, May 23, 2022
Sunday, July 31, 2022
All Branches
Our free all-ages summer reading games are back in person! Read for fun, complete activities, and attend events to earn prizes! Pick up a game board beginning May 23 at the Downtown Library, Ellettsville Branch, or on the Bookmobile! This year, the Friends of the Library Foundation will donate $1,000 to the Community Kitchen of Monroe County when we meet our registration goal of 1,000 people! Learn more at mcpl.info/summerreading.
Ages 1–12: Children’s Reading Game
Ages 12–19: Teen Reading Game
Age 20 & up: Adult Reading Game
Tiny Art Show at Ellettsville
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Looking for something fun to explore? Come view the 3" x 3" painted tiny art masterpieces at the Ellettsville Branch Art Gallery, painted by local kids, teens, and adults! All ages. Drop in throughout the month of June.
3D Printing at the Library
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ready to level up your 3D modeling skills? Join us to learn the basics and check out our new 3D printing service! We'll design a model that you can keep. Please note that 3D printing takes time––you may need to return at a later date to collect your print. All ages.
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Cryptid D&D Club
Friday, July 01, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave when you want! These sessions of Dungeons and Dragons are designed to be short, fun, and evolving adventures that anyone can play. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 12–19.
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Mario Kart™ Tournament
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Think you have what it takes to be a Mario Kart™ champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12–19.
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Cryptid D&D Club
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave when you want! These sessions of Dungeons and Dragons are designed to be short, fun, and evolving adventures that anyone can play. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 12–19.
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Miniature Painting 101
Thursday, July 07, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
We've got the minis, paints, brushes, and know-how––come try your hand at miniature painting! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19. Drop in.
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Anime Watch Party
Thursday, July 07, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join other fans of My Hero Academia, The Way of the House Husband, The Promised Neverland, and more for a night of anime, crafts, and chatter. Ages 12–19.
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Reusable Water Balloon Fight
Friday, July 08, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn how to make your own reusable water balloons from household supplies. We'll test our water balloons, so make sure you wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet! Ages 12–19.
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Saturday Movie Marathon
Saturday, July 09, 2022
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Level Up Workshop: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Saturday, July 09, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, a vector graphics editor and design program. Age 12 & up.
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All-Ages Day at the Ground Floor
Sunday, July 10, 2022
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Curious about The Ground Floor teen space, but you aren’t a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the second Sunday of the month––there's a DIY design studio, video games, virtual reality, and more!
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Maker Lab: 3D-Printed Cryptids
Monday, July 11, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Science, tech, crafts––drop in for a cool project each month! Ages 12–19. View all Maker Labs.
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Cartoon Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join fans of classic cartoons like Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls, and SpongeBob Squarepants for a night of snacks, crafts, and toons. Ages 12–19.
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Cosplay Wednesday
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Have you ever wanted to bring a favorite character to life? Get the materials and instructions you need to take your cosplay to the next level. At May’s cosplay workshop, bring in your projects and we’ll try to help! In June, we’ll cover embroidery skills, and in July we’ll work on character makeup! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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Intro to Warhammer
Thursday, July 14, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
If you enjoy D&D, miniature painting, and board games, tabletop war games like Warhammer are another fun option! We'll provide a light introduction, as well as all the terrain, miniatures, and snacks. All skill levels are welcome! For ages 12–19.
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Intro to Warhammer Mini Painting and Gaming
Friday, July 15, 2022
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
We've got the minis, paints, and know-how. Try your hand at miniature painting and learn how to play Warhammer! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19. Please register.
Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament
Sunday, July 17, 2022
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Think you have what it takes to be a Super Smash Bros.™ champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12–19.
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Teen Artist Club: Mermaid Crowns
Monday, July 18, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Are you a teen artist looking to hang with others? Join us to make fun stuff, show off your work, chat, and relax. Ages 12–19. See all Teen Artist Club events.
Co-Op Book Club: A Video Game Conversation Group––Gone Home
Monday, July 18, 2022
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy video games and want to talk with other people about them? Join us as we discuss Gone Home and talk about game design, stories, art, and everything else. It's just like a book club, but with video games! The game will be available to play each month on the second floor of the Downtown Library near the video game collection. View more Co-Op Book Club events.
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Beat Saber Tournament
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Think you have what it takes to be a Beat Saber champion? Drop in and find out! Ages 12-19
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Board Game Night
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
It's game night! Join us to chat and play a fun selection of board games out in the community at Hopscotch Kitchen (235 W. Dodds Street, Bloomington). All ages.
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A partnership between Hopscotch Coffee, The Game Preserve, and the Library.
D&D Crafts
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Drop by for some RPG-inspired crafts! In May, we'll use resin to create custom gelatinous cubes, in June we'll learn how to make fake aged maps, and in July we'll design our own miniatures using 3D printing software. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.
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Teen Artist Club: Mermaid Crowns
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Are you a teen artist looking to hang with others? Join us to make fun stuff, show off your work, chat, and relax. Ages 12–19. See all Teen Artist Club events.
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Mr. Game and Talk: A Monthly Video Game Conversation Group–Stardew Valley
Thursday, July 21, 2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Enjoy video games and want to talk with other people about them? Join us as we chat about a game, game design, stories, art, and everything else. In May, we’ll cover Rimworld and in July we’ll dive into Stardew Valley. The games will be available to play each month on The Ground Floor gaming PC. Ages 12–19. View all events.
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