At the library: Book clubs, dine-out fundraiser, crafts and more
Monroe County Public Library provides opportunities for local residents to read, learn, connect and create. The downtown library is at 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. and the Ellettsville branch is at 600 W. Temperance St. All events are free of charge. Event funding is provided by the Friends of the Library Foundation.
Free 3D printer use
The library’s 3D printers are now available to the public, Turn your digital designs into real-world physical objects at the Level Up digital creativity center at the downtown library. Make a reservation online at mcpl.info/3D, via phone, or drop by on a first-come, first-served basis.
Books Plus, Virtual Edition: 'The Lincoln Highway: A Novel'
All are welcome to join the book discussion — or just listen. Ages 16 and older. It’s 2-3 p.m. Sunday on Zoom. Register at mcpl.info/calendar if you have not previously been emailed the Zoom link. May's title is “The Lincoln Highway: A Novel by Amor Towles.”
LEGO Club
Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO builders. Ages 5-12. It’s 2-3 p.m. Sunday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Drop in.
Homeschool activity hour in The Ground Floor
Come by The Ground Floor teen space to try your hand at some fun crafts and video games before official opening hours. Activities are designed for ages 7-12, but siblings of all ages are welcome to attend. It’s 1-2 p.m. Monday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Golden Agers' Club
Come and join the Golden Agers' Club for older adults who want to stay young at heart! Presenter Deepa Shah will host a variety of activities, including movement sessions, brain-boosting games, stories, and discussions. Participants are welcome to bring companions, but please register each person individually. Ages 60 and older. It’s 3-5:30 p.m. Monday in meeting room 1B & 1C at the downtown library. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Weekly math homework help for teens
Drop in for free one-on-one help with math and science-related assignments ––arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, physics, chemistry and ISTEP and SAT review. For middle school and high school students only. It’s 7-8:45 p.m. Mondays in program room 2B at the downtown library.
Tiny to 2
Families with babies play, sing, read and talk together. For infants to age 3. It’s 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ellettsville meeting room B. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Dine Out for the Library at Crazy Horse
Try a different restaurant each month when you Dine Out for the Library. This month, drop by Crazy Horse 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and the Friends of the Library will receive 20% of the amount you spend for food and soft beverages. Crazy Horse is at 214 W. Kirkwood Ave. in Bloomington. Download the flyer at mcpl.info/dineout.
DIY dice tower
Build your own dice tower using an easy cardboard template. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ellettsville Teen Space. Drop in.
Comics and Cookies with Kaleidoscope Youth Community
Drop by for a special session of Comics and Cookies! You'll chat about “The Prince and the Dressmaker” by Jen Wang, eat cookies and share your feels on this graphic novel! Reading the graphic novel before the event is encouraged but not required! Ages 12-20. It’s 4-5 p.m. Tuesday in meeting room 1B & 1C combo at the downtown library. Register at mcplinfo/calendar.
Craft Club for Adults: Oceans of Crafts
Join the library to learn about water-based process art — paper marbling, abstract watercolors and more. Play with the materials and learn how they interact with these crafts that use various media suspended on water and transferred to paper to create beautiful artwork. It’s 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in program room 2B at the downtown library. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Flowertime Fun D&D Club
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. It’s 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday in meeting room 1C at the downtown library.
Retro Crafting: Potholders
Add a vintage touch to your kitchen with this craft from the past. The library will provide the supplies for you to make two. Join the library for this fun and easy project. Ages 18 and older. It’s 6-7 p.m. Wednesday in Ellettsville meeting room B. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Preschool storytime and discovery
At preschool storytime, stories, songs and rhymes get your preschooler talking, singing and playing with books and words, followed by preschool discovery — fun, open-ended art experiences, STEAM adventures and letter exploration. It’s 10-10:25 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 5, in Ellettsville meeting rooms A and B. For ages 3-6 and caregivers. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Miniature Painting 101
The library provides the minis, paints, brushes, and know-how — come try your hand at miniature painting! All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Tiny Art Studio for Teens
Paint your own tiny art masterpiece! Your 3x3-inch art will be displayed in the library’s tiny art gallery show throughout the month of June. Dress for mess — acrylic paints stain. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Ellettsville Teen Space. Drop in. Visit mcpl.info/calendar to view upcoming tiny art studios for adults and children.
Tween D&D
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Join the library for a special stand-alone role-playing adventure. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 9-12. It’s 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Garden pest control
Worried about insects, diseases and critters getting in your garden? Purdue Extension–Monroe County Director and Educator Amy Thompson will teach you the best ways to keep pests away from your summer garden. All ages. It’s 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the downtown lib. Drop in.
More events online
This is a sampling of this week’s library events. For the full calendar, visit mcpl.info/events.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: At the library: Book clubs, dine-out fundraiser, crafts and more
