Participants will be given a fall tree, pumpkin or corn template to decorate with colored buttons for a unique picture. This FREE program is for grades 1st - 6th. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign your child(ren) up below.
November 5th we will be discussing A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L'Engle, the book we read in October. Participants will also receive the next book we will be reading for November which is THE YEAR OF MISS AGNES by Kirkpatrick Hill. THE YEAR OF MISS AGNES summary from Amazon.com: Ten-year-old Frederika (Fred for short) doesn't have much faith that the new teacher in town will last very long. After all, they never do. Most teachers who come to their one-room schoolhouse in remote, Alaska leave at the first smell of fish, claiming that life there is just too hard. But Miss Agnes is different -- she doesn't get frustrated with her students, and she throws away old textbooks and reads Robin Hood instead! For the first time, Fred and her classmates begin to enjoy their lessons and learn to read and write -- but will Miss Agnes be like all the rest and leave as quickly as she came? Participants will read the book for that month and discuss it the following month. There will be a craft or activity to go along with the book. This FREE book club is for grades 3rd - 8th. Please register below to join the CLUB!
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Join us for an afternoon of real-life narratives, where we share heartfelt and captivating experiences. Join us to connect, share, and embrace the beauty of real-life tales! NO REGISTRATION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FREE.
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Southeast Indiana Creative Collective: a community for local artists to share, create, and explore together. Pottery, photography, painting, crafting, illustration, writing, music, fashion, theatre, sewing/quilting, embroidery, dance, printmaking, graphic design—there are no rules about what kind of creative person you have to be to join! Have Questions? Email kerseykatie@gmail.com This program is by SEI Creative Collective held at BMPL. NO REGISTRATION. OPEN TO ADULTS.
Participants will draw their own fossils to be transformed into beautiful magnets. This program is for grades Pre-K to 2nd. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign your child(ren) up below.
Aging Care Series: Home Safety for Seniors Statistics show that over 50% of all accidents occur in the home and for senior adults that statistic is even higher. The good news is there are simple changes you can make to your home, or the home of an aging loved one, that can help lessen the chances of a home accident. There is more to it than just picking up the throw rugs and staying off ladders! Join us as we move from room to room with tips on how to increase your safety in every room of the house and beyond. This series is lead by Ann Edwards of Aging Care Solutions. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK - OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
A Novel Idea is BMPL's book club. Join us each month to explore and discuss the month's book. Retired English teacher Steve Holland is our book guide. A Novel Idea Book Club meets in the library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. Newcomers are always welcome to this lively book group! The October book is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South—and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred. One of the most cherished stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father—a crusading local lawyer—risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime. (Book Summary from amazon.com) NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. YOU CAN FIND A COPY OF THE BOOK FOR CHECK OUT ON THE NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB DISPLAY AT THE BMPL LIBRARY.
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Get into the fall spirit with our hands-on pumpkin fabric craft class! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this fun and creative workshop is perfect for all skill levels. This is a FREE BMPL program. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up below.
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
OCTOBER 1st we will be discussing On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson, the book we read in September. Participants will also receive the next book we will be reading for October which is A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L'Engle. A WRINKLE IN TIME summary from Amazon.com: It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger. "Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract." A tesseract (in case the reader doesn't know) is a wrinkle in time. Participants will read the book for that month and discuss it the following month. There will be a craft or activity to go along with the book. This book club is for grades 3rd - 8th. Please register below to join the CLUB!
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Join us for an afternoon of real-life narratives, where we share heartfelt and captivating experiences. Join us to connect, share, and embrace the beauty of real-life tales! NO REGISTRATION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FREE.
Aging Care Series: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. This series is lead by Ann Edwards of Aging Care Solutions. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK - OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
This program has been Cancelled for September. The next Nanny the Dog will be October 17th at 5pm.
Participants will use blocks and white paint to create their own city scape! This program is for grades Pre-K – 2nd. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign your child(ren) up below.
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Join us for a surprise craft afternoon full of creativity and fun with a surprise project with Rachael! Come and enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere while making a tasteful craft. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Sign up below.
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Welcome to Little Sprouts Garden Club. This program is for AGES 3 - 6 year olds. This club will meet once a month and talk about all things garden with your little ones. Join us each month as we go from starting seeds to picking our produce in our BMPL garden. This is a hands on program for littles with crafts in between. EACH MONTH you will need to REGISTER your child(ren) for this program. Please fill out the registration form below for each child you would like to register. PARENTS: WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO STICK WITH YOUR CHILD DURING THIS PROGRAM TO HELP WITH THE HANDS ON ACTIVITIES. Thank you!
SEPTEMBER 3rd we will be discussing Almost Home by Joan Bauer, the book we read in August. Participants will also receive the next book we will be reading for September which is On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness summary from Amazon.com: Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. So begins the beloved Wingfeather Saga. Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera. Participants will read the book for that month and discuss it the following month. There will be a craft or activity to go along with the book. This book club is for grades 3rd - 8th. Please register below to join the CLUB!
Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Join us for an afternoon of real-life narratives, where we share heartfelt and captivating experiences. Join us to connect, share, and embrace the beauty of real-life tales! NO REGISTRATION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FREE.
This program is cancelled today due to the instructor being out. We will see you NEXT Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding. Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Do you get lonely working on your projects at home? Just want a little company? Join your fellow crafters at the Library for an afternoon of crafting and chatting. Bring your craft project(s) from home and join us for a crafty social hour!
Teens and Tweens, join us for a fun cooking activity to make your own pop rocks! This program is for children ages 12-18 and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register below for this program.
Aging Care Series: Understanding Senior Care Options Home Care, Assisted Living, Nursing Home Care. You have heard of them all, but do you know the difference? How do you access these various forms of senior care? How are they paid for? Join us to learn more about the difference between these various forms of care and to have your questions answered regarding how care is paid for and how to access the care you or your loved one may need. This series is lead by Ann Edwards of Aging Care Solutions. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE EDUCATIONAL TALK OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.
A Novel Idea is BMPL's book club. Join us each month to explore and discuss the month's book. Retired English teacher Steve Holland is our book guide. A Novel Idea Book Club meets in the library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. Newcomers are always welcome to this lively book group! The August book is Whistling Past the Graveyard by Indiana author Susan Crandall. From an award-winning author comes a wise and tender coming-of-age story about a nine-year-old girl who runs away from her Mississippi home in 1963, befriends a lonely woman suffering loss and abuse, and embarks on a life-changing road trip. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. YOU CAN FIND A COPY OF THE BOOK FOR CHECK OUT ON THE NOVEL IDEA BOOK CLUB DISPLAY AT THE BMPL LIBRARY.
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