A Tale of Two Towns: Bloomington and Palo Alto as Sibling Cities
Thursday, September 7 | 7–9 PM | Downtown Library IU College of Arts and Sciences Professor of Cognitive Science and Comparative Literature, Douglas Hofstadter, will be giving a talk at the Library! His Pulitzer-prize-winning book Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid, has had a considerable impact on people in many disciplines, ranging from philosophy to mathematics, artificial intelligence, music, and beyond. Age 12 and up. This program will also be livestreamed to our Sibling City, Palo Alto, California!
Games Done Local Series
This September, we’re welcoming three different local video game designers:
Lets! Revolution! September 14, 6–7 PM, Downtown Library Join Bloomington designer and engineer Ian Sundstrom as he discusses his work on the upcoming video game, Let’s! Revolution!
Board Games with Jack of Peace Games September 21, 6–7:30 PM, Downtown Library Join Adam Stichter, a local board game designer and owner of Jack of Peace Games, as he talks about game design and going from idea to prototype to finished project.
Mineko’s Night Market September 28, 6–7 PM, Downtown Library Join Bloomington’s own Studio Cypher as they celebrate the launch of the upcoming exploration game, Mineko’s Night Market!
eResource of the Month: Hispanic Life in America
Hispanic Life in America from Newsbank includes more than 17,000 American and global news sources, including over 700 Spanish-language or bilingual publications. This primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of Hispanic American history, culture, and daily life—as well as the ways the dominant culture has portrayed and perceived people of Hispanic descent.
Featured Events for All Ages
All-Ages Day at the Southwest Teen Space September 2, 12–6 PM, Southwest Branch Curious about the Southwest Teen Space, but you aren’t a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out this Saturday!
Reimagining Opera for Kids Presents: Rufus and Rita September 9, 2–3 PM, Southwest Branch Reimagining Opera for Kids is a non-profit dedicated to bringing innovative performances of opera to the communities of southern Indiana. This year’s production, Rufus and Rita, is an interactive, choose your own adventure opera. Please register here.
Chalk the Walk September 11, 10–11 AM, Southwest Branch Practice your art and creativity skills by beautifying our front sidewalk with chalk at the new Southwest Branch! Meet us near the front entrance.
Featured Events for Children
Drive-In Movie Afternoon: Cars September 2, 1–3 PM, Downtown Library Come watch Disney’s Cars with us under the stars—scratch that—under the stacks as you lounge in your very own homemade car! Ages 3–7. Please register here.
Family Movie Night: Coco September 11, 5–7 PM, Downtown Library Get ready for a fun movie night fit for the whole family! Join Miguel during Dia De Los Muertos as he discovers the meaning of family and memories in Disney’s Coco. Recommended for age 7 and up.
Crafts in the Stacks September 14, 5:30–7 PM, Downtown Library 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.
Pizza Parley September 5, 3:30–4:30 PM, Downtown Library Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the pizza. Ages 12–19.
Cooking Basics: Tortillas September 7, 4–5 PM, Downtown Library We’ll help you learn the basics, then teach you how to cook easy meals for yourself. Learn how to make homemade tortillas and tortilla chips and stay as we enjoy our simple snack! Ages 12–19.
Blood on the Clocktower: Ground Floor Edition September 12, 4–6:30 PM, Downtown Library Join us for this special edition of Blood on the Clocktower, where we’ll use our own hand-crafted version of the game to lead us on our quest to save the innocent townsfolk of Ravenswood Bluff from an evil that has been unleashed among us. Ages 12–19. Please register here.
The Writer’s Circle September 2, 3–5 PM, Downtown Library The Writing Circle is a safe and encouraging space that offers inspiration and connection for writers of all genders and abilities—and of any genre. Each circle will offer time to write, share our writing, and receive feedback according to the writer’s needs. Sharing your writing aloud is always optional, and all writing shared in the circle is kept confidential. Age 18 and up; recommended for ages 18–32. Please register here.
An Evening with Frank Lloyd Wright September 6, 7:30–8:30 PM, Downtown Library Join us for a presentation of the architecture and stories of Frank Lloyd Wright by local artist and author Jeff Hagen. This casual storytelling event will include artwork that Hagen has created of Wright’s architecture across the world. Age 18 and up.
Books & Bites: Slow Cooker Favorites September 12, 6:30–8 PM, Ellettsville Branch Books & Bites combines a book club with a potluck! Each club meeting will feature a different theme. Borrow a cookbook from one of our branches or our eBook collection on that theme and prepare a recipe to bring to the Library and share. Age 18 and up. Please register here.
Aunt Flow Period Products Now Available The Library has selected the vendor Aunt Flow to bring free period products to patrons to help address period poverty, equity, and inclusivity within the community. Dispensers are available in restrooms at the Downtown Library, Ellettsville Branch, and Southwest Branch. Learn more here.
Labor Day Closing All MCPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. We will resume regular hours and services on Tuesday, September 5. You can still use your library card to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and much more online anytime!
Celebration National Hispanic Heritage Month with Kanopy Kanopy has curated a collection of films that honor Hispanic heritage, while highlighting the representation of this community on screen. Access the collection here.
Young Hoosier Book Award 2023-2024: Picture Books Booklist The Young Hoosier Book Award Program encourages self-selected reading among elementary and middle school/junior high students. Teachers, librarians, and students from all across Indiana vote on their favorite recent books. Check out the nominees.
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