At the library: Listen and dance to Argentine tango, learn to smart money habits or become a volunteer
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.
Saturday movie marathon
Saturdays are the perfect day to hang out and watch movies with friends. For ages 12-19. It’s noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Tiny Art Studio for Adults
Paint your own tiny art masterpiece. Your 3-by-3-inch art will be displayed in our tiny art gallery show throughout the month of June. Dress for mess –– acrylic paints stain. For age 18 & up. It’s 1-2 p.m. Saturday in Ellettsville meeting room A. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Read to a dog
Registered therapy dogs listen to your child read aloud, aiding in the development of reading skills and encouraging a regular habit of reading for fun. This is great for readers of all abilities but especially helpful for reluctant or struggling readers. Ages 5-12. It’s 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday in meeting room 1B and 1C at the downtown library. Drop in.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Think you have what it takes to be a Super Smash Bros. champion? Drop in and find out. Ages 12–19. It’s 2-5 p.m. Sunday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library.
Tango with Winnie Concert
Come listen and dance to Argentine tango in an open-air concert by Tango with Winnie and the visiting Argentine tango band Yazmina Trio. Bridges Youth Orchestra students will perform alongside the tango musicians. The piano is provided by the Bloomington Piano Project. For all ages. It’s 3-5 p.m. Sunday in the library plaza on Kirkwood at the downtown library. Drop in.
Teen Artist Club: Scrunchies
Are you a teen artist looking to hang with others? Join the library to make fun stuff, show off your work, chat and relax. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Ellettsville teen space. Drop in.
LEGO club
Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO builders! Ages 5-12. It’s 4-5 p.m. Monday in Ellettsville meeting room A. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Budgeting Basics: Smart Money Habits
Learning how to manage your personal finances can feel overwhelming. The library will answer some of the big questions you have about budgeting basics: What are the steps for setting financial goals? How can I track my daily spending habits? How can I prepare a personal saving and spending plan to estimate my monthly income and expenses? Are there tools to help me manage my cash flow? Are there ways to increase my income and decrease my spending? This is part of the free Bank on Bloomington Financial Literacy Series, a community collaboration to help residents access mainstream financial services and education. It’s 6-7 p.m. Monday in Ellettsville meeting room B. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Co-Op Book Club: A Video Game Conversation Group — 'Outer Wilds'
Enjoy video games and want to talk with other people about them? Join the library to discuss “Outer Wilds” and talk about game design, stories, art and everything else. It’s 6:30-8 p.m. Monday in meeting room 2A at the downtown library. Drop in.
Teen volunteer orientation
Want to volunteer at children's events at the library this summer? Learn about volunteer opportunities and set up a schedule. Ages 12-19. Volunteers must have completed sixth grade. It’s 7-8 p.m. Monday in meeting room 1C at the downtown library. Drop in.
Dine Out for the library at Crazy Horse
Drop by Crazy Horse at 214 W. Kirkwood Ave. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, show your flyer, and the Friends of the Library will receive 20% of the amount you spend for food and soft beverages. Download the flyer at mcpl.info/dineout.
Tuesday Night Music Club: 'London Calling'
Join other music fans to discuss classic albums virtually. This week, it's The Clash's “London Calling.” The album is available for streaming and downloading on Freegal with your library card. Age 18 & up. It’s 6:30-8 p.m. Monday on Zoom. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.
D&D crafts
Drop by for an RPG-inspired craft– – you'll use resin to create custom gelatinous cubes. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.
Gang Beasts Tournament
Want to find out who's the ultimate Gang Beast? Drop in and find out! You’ll play this high-energy mêlée game on the Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday in the Ellettsville Teen Space.
3D Printing at the library
Ready to level up your 3D modeling skills? Join the library to learn the basics and check out their new 3D printing service. You'll design and print a model that you can keep. All ages. It’s 4-5 p.m. Wednesday in Level Up digital creativity center at the downtown library. Drop in. Learn more at mcpl.info/3D.
Evening Family Storytime
Stories, songs, and rhymes get your preschooler talking, singing and playing with books and words. For ages 3-6 and caregivers, but all are welcome. It’s 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ellettsville meeting room b. Please 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 19, in Ellettsville meeting rooms A and B. For ages 3-6 and caregivers. Register at mcpl.info/calendar.
Teen Video Game Conversation Group — 'Rimworld'
Enjoy video games and want to talk with other people about them? Join the library to chat about “Rimworld”, game design, stories, art and everything else. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. 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: Monroe County Public Library offers tango, budgeting, volunteer events
