At the library: Enjoy outdoor movie at Flatwoods Park, wildflower ID walk this week

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.

Garden club

Come get your hands dirty and explore experiments, projects and crafts that focus on gardening and sustainability. Each session will include information on the week's topic, but will quickly move into some hands-on projects in the Library’s garden. This series will include occasional expert guests. Ages 7-12. It’s 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. Drop in.

Reusable water balloon fight

Learn how to make your own reusable water balloons from household supplies. You’ll test your water balloons, so make sure you wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet. Ages 12-19. It’s 3:30-5 p.m. Friday in Ellettsville meeting room A. Drop in.

Movie Night at Flatwoods Park: “Moana”

Join the library for a screening of “Moana” at Flatwoods Park. Pre-movie activities begin at 8:30 p.m. — concessions, games and more. The movie will be shown near shelter #1 and begin at dusk. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. All ages. It’s 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday at Flatwoods Park, at 9499 Flatwoods Road, Gosport. Drop in.

Saturday Movie Marathon

Saturdays are the perfect day to hang out and watch movies with friends. Ages 12-19. It’s noon-6 p.m. Saturday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.

Level Up Workshop: Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, a vector graphics editor and design program. Age 12 & older. It’s 3-4 p.m. Saturday in the Level Up digital creativity space at the downtown library. Drop in.

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. It’s noon-6 p.m. Sunday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.

Wildflower identification walk

Join Cathy Meyer, retired naturalist and MC-IRIS member, on a walk in the downtown area. You’ll learn how important native wildflowers are to wildlife, birds, and pollinators in an urban setting. All ages. It’s 2-3 p.m. Sunday in meeting room 2A at the downtown library. Drop in.

Books Plus, Virtual Edition: “Anxious People”

All are welcome to join the book discussions — or just listen. July's title is “Anxious People” by  Fredrik Backman, a poignant comedy about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined. Age 16 and up. It’s 2-3 p.m. Sunday on Zoom. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar if you have not previously been emailed the Zoom link. 

Maker Lab: 3D-Printed Cryptids

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

Night owl storytime

Listen to stories, sing songs and do some yoga and mindfulness exercises to practice early literacy skills and wind down before bedtime. Feel free to come in pajamas. Drop in. Ages birth-6. It’s 6-6:45 p.m. Monday in the children’s program room at the downtown library. 

Preschool Storytime featuring members of the Alzheimer's community

Join the library for this special storytime featuring members of the Alzheimer's community. This week’s theme is campfire and camping. You'll have fun with stories, songs and puppets, encouraging the development of early literacy skills while breaking the stigma of Alzheimer's. For ages 3-6 and their families. It’s 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the auditorium at the downtown library. Drop in.

Tiny to Two

Families with babies play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth-3. It’s 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Ellettsville meeting room B or 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park located at 1601 S. Rogers St., Bloomington. Please register at mcpl.info/calendar.

Dine Out for the Library at Southern Stone

Prepare for a journey of tastes inspired by Southern Midwest and Southern cuisine at Southern Stone. Drop by from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Southern Stone will donate 20% of your tab to the Friends of the Library to make library programs possible. Download your flyer at mcpl.info/dineout. Southern Stone is located at 405 W. Patterson Drive, near the B-Line Trail. 

Cartoon Tuesdays

Join fans of classic cartoons like “Samurai Jack,” “The Powerpuff Girls” and “SpongeBob Squarepants” for a night of snacks, crafts, and toons. Ages 12-19. It’s 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in The Ground Floor teen space at the downtown library. Drop in.

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. This month 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 at the downtown library. 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, July 14, 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. The library will 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, July 14, 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, July 14, in The Tween 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.