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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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All Ages Day at the Ellettsville Teen Space: Washi Tape Bookmarks

1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
This All-Ages Day, stop by to make your own customized bookmark out of washi tape. This all-ages craft will be available in the Design Studio in the Teen Space through the course of the day.
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Harp Start

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Join us for a special look at one of the most intricate and capable instruments in the world—the harp! Learn fun facts about the history and intricacies of the harp, see harpist Katie Calderwood play a concert grand harp, and get a chance to try your hand playing a glissando on the instrument. All ages.

This program is in partnership with the USA International Harp Competition.
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Mario Kart™ Tournament

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Think you have what it takes to be the ultimate Mario Kart™ champion? Join us to prove your mettle. Ages 12–19.
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The Working Hungry Film Screening and Q&A

6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A/B Combo
Join us for a screening of the documentary The Working Hungry and a following Q&A with local community leaders. The Working Hungry is a 30-minute film built around the stories of three families, and through them the stories of more than 700,000 people across the state of Indiana. Most of these are working families, and their hunger is hidden from those around them.  

The compelling documentary asks why, in a time of low unemployment and food abundance, is food insecurity and hunger so prevalent? And what can be done? This film will dive deep into the reality of food insecurity in Indiana, and what more could be done to destigmatize the conversation, more clearly understand underlying causes, and truly end hunger. All ages.

This program is in partnership with Purdue Extension.
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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 1219.

This program is in partnership with Middleway House.
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Midwest Pages To Prisoners Pack-a-Thon

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B

Write response letters and mail books, zines, and resource guides to prisoners across the Midwest. An orientation and instructions will be provided. Age 12 and up. Please register.


This program is in partnership with Midwest Pages to Prisoners.

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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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Mystery Monday Book Club

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
A book club for mystery and true crime readers! Join us to discuss what you're reading, share recommendations, and get the scoop on the latest mystery and true crime additions to the MCPL collection. There is no assigned reading for this group. Age 18 and up. Please register.
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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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Bad Art

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
They say art is subjective and debatable, and there's no doubt that this art will be talked about! Challenge yourself to work with a variety of media to create a groan-inducing "masterpiece." Ages 12–19.
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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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D&D Club: Rainy Adventures

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A
Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave whenever you'd like. These sessions of Dungeons & 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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Blackout Poetry

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Teen Space
Join us this National Poetry Month to upcycle old books into new works of art! Create your own unique poetry using just a marker and a page from an old book. Ages 12–19.
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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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Books & Bites: Comfort Food

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
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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Bingo & Pie!

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room B
Enjoy some friendly Bingo and a piece of pie with friends. Age 18 and up. Please register. 
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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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After-Hours 80's Murder Mystery

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A/B Combo
You're invited to a VIP Bash at The Craven Gray Manor. Be careful though, as not everything is what it seems. 80's costumes are encouraged for this after-hours mystery to die for! Ages 12–19. Please register.
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LEGO® Club

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ellettsville Branch
Ellettsville Meeting Room A
Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO® builders! Ages 5–12.
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