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Friday March 29 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang
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 ......More
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Friday March 29 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Friday March 29 3:45pm - 6:00pm EDT
Special Solar Eclipse Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
What better way to gear up for the total solar eclipse on April 8 than to watch the most epic of space stories! Poe Dameron, Rey, and BB-8 battle Kylo Ren and the First Order in the sequel to The Return of the Jedi. This film is rated PG-13. Image URL: https://s3.amazo......More
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Friday March 29 7:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Masquerade Ball
Drop by the Downtown Library for an after-hours masquerade dance! Snacks, tools to make your own masquerade mask, a photo booth, and dance music will be provided. Formal attire is encouraged. Click here for additional ......More
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Saturday March 30 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Magic: The Gathering Meet-Up
Drop in with your own Magic: The Gathering cards and decks to play against others, or use some of ours and learn the game. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 9–12. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TWEENMAGICTHEGATHERINGMEETUPSQ_F27FC......More
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Saturday March 30 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Stages Bloomington Sneak Preview: The Little Mermaid Jr.
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. is sure to melt your heart! Join Stages Bloomington Theatre Company for a live preview of its next musical production. Watch as Ariel, Prince Eric, and all of your favorite characters come to life on stage—at the Downtown Library. All ag......More
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Monday April 1 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Writing and Conversation with Jamelyn Wheeler
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......More
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Monday April 1 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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Monday April 1 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Craft Club: Eclipse Wall Art
Dive into a new craft project each month with other art lovers! This month, we'll be making eclipse wall art in preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 12–19. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TEENCRAFTCLUBECLIPSEWALL......More
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Monday April 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Craft Club: Eclipse Wall Art
Dive into a new craft project each month with other art lovers! This month, we'll be making eclipse wall art in preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 12–19. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TEENCRAFTCLUBECL......More
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Monday April 1 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Adult Craft Club: Planetary Cross-Stitch
Choose a planetary design and enjoy some tea and crafting at the Downtown Library in preparation for the total solar eclipse on April 8. No previous cross-stitch experience required. Age 18 and up. Please register. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info......More
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Monday April 1 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Jeanette Clausen
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......More
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Monday April 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wish Viewing Party
Join us for a special movie night where we'll watch Disney’s newest animated movie, Wish. We’ll discover the magic of wishing upon a star while we enjoy snacks and crafts. All ages. Summary: “A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After maki......More
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Monday April 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mystery Monday Book Club: Holmes, Marple & Poe
A book club for mystery lovers! Join us each month as we read and discuss new and classic mysteries and thrillers. This month's selection is Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. Age 18 and up. Please register. Summary: "In New York City, three in......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3–6. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/CHILDRENSPRESCHOOLSTORYTIMEDTSQ_1AECE1E7.JPEG
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tiny to Two
Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth–2. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TINYTOTWOSQ_9EAC3FE5_B0191BB5_1198E9BF.PNG
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein
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 ......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Little Makers
Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 3–6. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/LITTLEMAKERSSQ_6A28E7F8_D1BE1790_A400B2D.JPEG
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Tuesday April 2 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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Tuesday April 2 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pizza Parley
Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the pizza. Ages 12–19. This program is in partnership with Middle Way House. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TEENPIZZAPARL......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Eclipse RPG
Race against the dark of the moon! Join us for an exciting, eclipse-themed one-shot adventure. Premade characters will be provided. Ages 12–19. Please register. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/ECLIPSERPG_27467C33_893C4360.JPEG
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Math Homework Help
Drop by The Ground Floor Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions. Ages 12–19. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TEENMATHHOMEWORKHELPSQWEB_B4DAE14C.JPG
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Tuesday April 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Books Plus Virtual: While Justice Sleeps
Books Plus Virtual meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month. This month's selection is While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams. Age 18 and up. Please register if you have not previously been emailed the Zoom link. Summary: "Avery Keene, a law clerk for the l......More
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Tuesday April 2 5:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
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Tuesday April 2 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Diana Nicholson
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 ......More
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Wednesday April 3 All Day
Disgusting Delicacies: Astronaut Food Edition
Let your creativity run wild in this gross food challenge where we invite you to make the most disgusting delicacy you can imagine! For this round, we're giving you three mystery ingredients that are often eaten by astronauts in space and we challenge you to use them to......More
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Wednesday April 3 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Wonderful Ones
Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/WONDERFULONESSQ_7FC6A6AF_BC58008_16848F50_FCA61C98.JPEG
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
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 ......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
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 ......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Terrific Twos
Families with babies ages 18 months to 3 years play, sing, read, and talk together—then enjoy toy time. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TERRIFICTWOSSQ_82D117BC_3F2EA9A5_3815EDB2_47517739_FF96A49D_67C91799_178B829F_(1)_9EE41F78.JPEG......More
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Wednesday April 3 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Wednesday April 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free HIV & HCV Testing
Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication. IU Health Positive Link members are happy to answer any questions you may have. Age 18 and up. This program is in partnership with IU Health ......More
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Wednesday April 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Hangout Hour
Calling all homeschool teens! Drop by The Ground Floor for a chance to hangout with other homeschoolers, do some crafts, play some games, or get some homework done. Ages 12–19. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/TEENHOMESCHOOLHANGOUTHO......More
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Eclipse Escape Room
Help us celebrate the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 with an afternoon of fun and deduction in this in-person Escape Room based on the upcoming solar event. You and your team will have 30 minutes to solve a series of riddles, decipher the clues, and figure out......More
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pro Gamer Book Club: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
A book club for…gamers? You read that right. This group meets to discuss books based on popular video game franchises. This month, we’re reading the manga classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time by Akira Himekawa. Please register to reserve your free copy of the bo......More
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Wednesday April 3 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tutoring at the Library
Need some extra help with math, reading, or writing? Come to the Downtown Library to get some extra help from IU service learning students for 40-minute sessions. Sign-ups open at 5 PM and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 6–12. Please check in at the......More
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Wednesday April 3 5:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Craft Club for Adults: Kaleidoscopes
Join us this month as we make kaleidoscopes! Age 16 and up. Please register. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/CRAFTCLUBFORADULTSAPR24SQWEB_9AAF88E6.JPG
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime: Total Solar Eclipse Edition
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. This storytime will focus on the sun and solar eclipses in preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 3–6. Image URL: https://s3.amazon......More
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Tom Bitters
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 ......More
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Thursday April 4 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Discovery: Total Solar Eclipse Edition
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. Dres......More
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Thursday April 4 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Homeschool Recess
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. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/CHILDRENSHOMESCHOOLRECESSSQ_183657......More
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Thursday April 4 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen STEAM: Eclipse Viewer
This program series features activities with light STEAM elements for you to create and learn while socializing with your peers. This month, we’ll be building an eclipse viewer for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 12–19. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.......More
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Rangers of Shadow Deep
Join us for Rangers of Shadow Deep, a D&D-like wargame with custom character creation. No experience required. Players will assemble a fully custom ranger miniature and work together to tackle adversaries and solve mysteries in the vast realm of Shadow Deep. This is an ......More
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Thursday April 4 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal yoga is a gentle exercise that supports your changing body's needs, builds strength, and deepens awareness of your mind, body, and connection with your baby. Age 18 and up. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/PRENATALYOGO_SQ_2......More
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Thursday April 4 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mario Kart Tournament
Calling all racers! Fans of Mario Kart are invited to register for a racing tournament. Participants will race one another in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but only one will be crowned the winner of the MCPL Grand Prix! Ages 5–12. Please register. The Junior Cup is for ch......More
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Thursday April 4 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
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Thursday April 4 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Teen Anime Night: The Fire Hunter
Join us as we start season one of The Fire Hunter! We'll chat, craft, and eat snacks. Click here for additional information about our teen programs. Ages 12–19. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.in......More
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Thursday April 4 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Special Solar Eclipse Family Movie: WALL-E
The once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse is almost here! In preparation for April 8, drop in and enjoy Pixar's 2008 space classic, WALL-E. It's got a little something for everyone: cute robots, an epic score with show tunes, spaceships, and beautiful animation. All ag......More
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Friday April 5 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
VITAL Volunteer Information Session
This information session includes an overview of adult literacy and English language learning, opportunities for training, a tour of VITAL resources, and the expectations of volunteers, learners, and staff involved. Completing an information session is mandatory before ......More
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Friday April 5 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang
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 ......More
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Friday April 5 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Friday April 5 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
D&D Club
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. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/s......More
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Saturday April 6 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kids LEGO® Masters
Are you a LEGO® Master? Flex your building muscles in this fun and friendly competition to complete the monthly challenge and add your name to the MCPL LEGO® Wall of Fame! Ages 8–12. Please register. Note: You may only register for one Kids LEGO® Masters program each......More
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Saturday April 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virtual: Friends of the Library Big Spring Book Sale Volunteer Orientation
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84978851671 Meeting ID: 849 7885 1671
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Saturday April 6 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Illuminating Apologues Featuring The Amity Trio
Join us for a performance geared towards art, music, and science lovers alike. The Amity Trio will perform Illuminating Apologues, a song cycle featuring anecdotal stories with animals, including green frogs, fireflies, tussock moths, scorpions, honey bees, and more. T......More
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Saturday April 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Adult RPG Club
Join us to traverse magical worlds in a fantastical ongoing adventure! Anyone can play and all skill levels are welcome. Age 18 and up. Please register. Note: This program only allows for six players at a time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel so that the n......More
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Sunday April 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Sunday April 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
LEGO® Club
Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO® builders! Ages 5–12. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mcpl/LEGOCLUBSQ_F4CFE372_2DCED2D8_8D527ED1_60B655E_D433CAE0.JPEG