At the Library: 'Flowery' Dungeons & Dragons, garden storytime, nature walks this week

Monroe County Public Library provides opportunities for local residents to read, learn, connect and create. The downtown library is located 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.

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 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday in Ellettsville meeting room B. Drop in.

Sensory playtime

Share books, songs and rhymes with your little one while squishing and smushing your way to the benefits of messy and sensory play. Dress for mess. Ages birth-2. It’s 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Drop in.

Garden storytime

Read stories, sing songs, practice rhymes and learn about how plants grow. Following the storytime, you’ll tour the library’s garden and assemble a seed growth observation container. Ages 3-8. It’s 11-11:45 a.m. in the Ellettsville Garden. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar. In the event of rain, this event will take place indoors and will not tour the garden.

All-Ages Day at The Ground Floor

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. Drop by noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library.

Children's storytime and nature walk

Following a nature-themed storytime by a children’s librarian, join Cathy Meyer, retired naturalist and MC-IRIS member, on a nature walk close by downtown Bloomington. You’ll learn how important a native city habitat is to wildlife, birds and pollinators. Ages birth-7. It’s 10-11 a.m. Monday in the auditorium at the downtown library. Drop in.

Maker Lab: Woodburning

Science, tech, crafts — drop in for a cool project each month. In May we’ll do woodburning. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.

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 Two

Families with babies play, sing, read and talk together! Ages birth-3. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar. It’s 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ellettsville meeting room B.

Level Up workshop: personalized fonts

Do you fancy a font? The library will teach you to turn your handwriting into your own custom font. Age 12 & up. It’s 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in Level Up at the downtown library. Drop in.

Mario Kart Tournament

Think you have what it takes to be a Mario Kart champion? Drop in and find out. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday in the Ellettsville teen space.

Cosplay Wednesday

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 the library will try to help. In June, you’ll cover embroidery skills, and in July you’ll work on character makeup. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12-19. It’s 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in The Ground Floor teen space. Drop in.

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 12, in Ellettsville meeting rooms A and B. For ages 3-6 and caregivers. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.

Intro to Warhammer

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. It’s 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.

Crafts in the stacks

Learn new crafting skills as you try some hands-on DIY projects in The Tween Space. Ages 7-10. It’s 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in The Tween Space at the downtown library. Drop in.

Anime watch party

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. It’s 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.

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.

More events online

This is a sampling of this week’s library events. For the full calendar, visit mcpl.info/events.

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