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Coming up in and near Bloomington

Not much is on this weekend, so here are free events on the other days through next weekend (Nov 11–22), in Bloomington and within 5 miles.

Thursday, Nov 12

10:30–11:30 am

Free

Homeschool Recess

Downtown Library

Ages 6–12Music & shows

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.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

5–6:30 pm

Free

Crafts in the Stacks

Downtown Library

Ages 7–12Arts & crafts

Try out new hands-on, DIY projects as you learn new crafting skills each month. Supplies will be provided to complete each project. Ages 7–12.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

Monday, Nov 16

10–10:45 am

Free

Tiny to Two

Southwest Branch

All agesStorytime

Please contact Ginny Hosler at ghosler@mcpl.info if you have any questions about this program.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

Tuesday, Nov 17

10–10:30 am

Free

Preschool Storytime

Downtown Library

Ages 3–6Storytime

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3–6.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

10:45–11:30 am

Free

Little Makers

Downtown Library

Ages 3–6Science & STEM

Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 3–6.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

5:30–6:45 pm

Free

Tween D&D

Downtown Library

Ages 9–12Games & playSign-up needed

New to Dungeons & Dragons? Already a seasoned adventurer? We'll make characters and go on new adventures every two weeks.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

Wednesday, Nov 18

9:30–10:15 am

Free

Wonderful Ones

Downtown Library

All agesMusic & shows

Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together, then enjoy toy time.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

10:30–11 am

Free

Preschool Storytime

Southwest Branch

Ages 3–5Storytime

Please contact Ginny Hosler at ghosler@mcpl.info if you have any questions about this program.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

Thursday, Nov 19

10:30–11:30 am

Free

Homeschool Art Club

Downtown Library

Ages 6–12Arts & crafts

Calling all elementary-aged homeschoolers, it's art time! Come to the Downtown Library to create a variety of arts and crafts and hang out with other homeschoolers. Ages 6–12.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

5–6:30 pm

Free

Challah Braiding with The Hub

Southwest Branch

Ages 9–12Family funSign-up needed

All attendees must sign a waiver; you can download and sign it prior to the program or you can sign one of the copies we'll have on-site.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

Saturday, Nov 21

10:30 am–12 pm

Free

Kids LEGO® Masters

Downtown Library

All agesScience & STEMSign-up needed

Please contact Jon Stevens at jstevens@mcpl.info if you have any questions about this program.

Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today

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