Upcoming Library Events | Vigo County Public Library

ESL Women's Conversation Club

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at VCPL Community Connections

A group class for women in the community whose first language is not English. The group is multi-leveled and meets to learn life skill and conversational English. Open to women not yet enrolled in institutes of higher learning. For more information call 812-232-1117.

Wired Wednesday - Ask Computer Questions!

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at VCPL Computer Lab 2

Schedule a 30 minute one-to-one session to get help with the following:

Basic Word, Excel, Publisher, & PowerPoint
Email
eReaders
Social Media (Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, & Twitter)
Basic computing

Feel free to bring your own device, or use one in the computer lab! Please call 232-1110 to schedule your session! Registration is required.

V. C. P. L. Brown Bag: Muslim Journey

When: Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room C

Join us for a closer look at the art and calligraphy of Middle East. A fascinating look at the progression of artististic endeavors and the inter-connectivity of cultures.

Using a Flash Drive

When: Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at VCPL Computer Lab 2

Bring a flash drive with you. In this class for beginners, you will learn how to save and organize documents and pictures to your flash drive. You will also learn how to delete items from your flash drive.

Holiday Crafts for Kids

When: Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room A

Stop by and make cards, decorations, and other crafts for the upcoming holidays! All ages welcome. No registration necessary. Call Youth Services for information, 232-1115.

VCPL CHESS CLUB

When: Thursday, December 12, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room B

Learn how to play chess or test your skills in a game with an experienced chess player! The VCPL Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration is required. Call Youth Services for more information, 232-1115. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.

Basic Computing 2

When: Monday, December 16, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at VCPL Computer Lab 2

More practice for those new to computers. You will learn about Folders, the Recycle Bin, and saving documents. Please call 232-1110 to register.

Vigo County Public Library Board Meeting

When: Monday, December 16, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room C

Open to the public.

Welcome to Casa Latina!

When: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room B

Do you want your little one to be exposed to the Spanish language? Join VCPL's own Dora as she shares her favorite stories and activities in Spanish and gently introduces them to this beautiful language.

ESL Women's Conversation Club

When: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room D

A group class for women in the community whose first language is not English. The group is multi-leveled and meets to learn life skill and conversational English. Open to women not yet enrolled in institutes of higher learning. For more information call 812-232-1117.

Tech Time for Tykes (and parents too!)

When: Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at VCPL Computer Lab 2

Children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for a technology-based storytime and activity! Hear a story and practice using a computer. Please call 232-1115 to register.

VCPL CHESS CLUB

When: Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room D

Learn how to play chess or test your skills in a game with an experienced chess player! The VCPL Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration is required. Call Youth Services for more information, 232-1115. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.

Holiday Family PJ Movie: The Polar Express!

When: Monday, December 23, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Rooms A,B, & C

Come to the library in your robe and slippers and watch a movie where a young boy (in his robe and slippers)takes a magical train ride and discovers the wonders of the North Pole. Starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari.

Holdiay Observance - Closed

When: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - All Day
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at All Library Locations

All Library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in observance of the national holidays.

Holdiay Observance - Closed

When: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 - All Day
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at All Library Locations

All Library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in observance of the national holidays.

Holiday Free Family Movie: "Planes"

When: Monday, December 30, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Rooms A,B, & C

Holiday break just got better! Join us for the free movie "PLANES" by Disney! Dusty is a crop duster and dreams of racing the worlds fastest flyers, but he has two big problemshes not built for speed and hes afraid of heights. With help from his friends, he gathers his courage to overcome his problems and become a hero. Free refreshments will be provided. Fun for the whole family! Rated PG; 91 minutes.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day - Closed

When: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - All Day
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at All Library Locations

All Library locations will be closed in observance of the holidays.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day - Closed

When: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 - All Day
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at All Library Locations

All Library locations will be closed in observance of the holidays.

Mother Goose on the Loose

When: Thursday, January 02, 2014 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room C

Join us for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes, musical instruments and more! Children ages 0-2 will be from 10-10:30 and children ages 3-5 will be from 11-11:30.

1st Friday Family Storytime

When: Friday, January 03, 2014 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at VCPL Lobby 2

Join us for a wonderful themed story time based on Downtown Terre Haute's 1st Friday Celebration.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

When: Saturday, January 04, 2014 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Rooms A,B, & C

Join us for a selection of our best items: Hard and paperback books, puzzles, videos, CD's, magazines and more. Many materials for all ages.
Now accepting all major credit cards!

B.Y.O.D. - Bring Your Own Device

When: Saturday, January 04, 2014 - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at LifeLong Learning Center - Main Library

Did you get a new ereader, iPad, or other tablet? Stop by to practice on your new device. Staff will be available to help you with basic questions. Registration not required.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

When: Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Rooms A,B, & C

Join us for a selection of our best items: Hard and paperback books, puzzles, videos, CD's, magazines and more. Many materials for all ages. Now accepting all major credit cards!

Sensory Storytime

When: Monday, January 06, 2014 - 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room C

Sensory storytime combines books, songs, movement, and therapeutic activities to stimulate all five senses and promote learning. If your child has difficulty sitting through one of the librarys other storytimes, this inclusive program of stories, songs and activities may be just what you are looking for!

B.Y.O.D. - Bring Your Own Device

When: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at LifeLong Learning Center - Main Library

Did you get a new ereader, iPad, or other tablet? Stop by to practice on your new device. Staff will be available to help you with basic questions. Registration not required.

V. C. P. L. Book Club

When: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room D

Join us for a lively discussion of "The Book Thief" by Australian author Markus Zusak. This club is open to the public. If you have never been in a book club before, don't miss this change to read and discuss for fun.

Nature Tales @ Your Library

When: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room B

Join Amber from the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department for a nature themed storytime!

Middle School BookSlam---Drama by Raina Telgemeier

When: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room A

Join us as we discuss the graphic novel Drama by Raina Telgemeier! We'll talk about the book, then show off our art, photography, or theater inspired by the book. We will make shadow sculptures and other crafts too!

Welcome to Casa Latina!

When: Thursday, January 09, 2014 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room C

Do you want your little one to be exposed to the Spanish language? Join VCPL's own Dora as she shares her favorite stories and activities in Spanish and gently introduces them to this beautiful language.

Windows 8 Basics

When: Thursday, January 09, 2014 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room B

Bring your own laptop to learn about your new Windows 8 operating system. This class will provide information on opening and closing tiles, and using the Mail, Internet Explorer, camera, and Desktop tiles.

VCPL CHESS CLUB

When: Thursday, January 09, 2014 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room A

Learn how to play chess or test your skills in a game with an experienced chess player! The VCPL Chess Club is open to all ages and skill levels. No registration is required. Call Youth Services for more information, 232-1115. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.

Music Makers Storytime

When: Friday, January 10, 2014 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library - Main Branch at Meeting Room C

Join us Fridays at 10 a.m. for Music Makers storytime, a program filled with movement, instruments, and rhyming fingerplays! Children will develop preliteracy skills through interactive activities! Fun for children 0-5 and their participating adult! No registration required.