Ages 0-19: All Wonder Boxes have been claimed for this month! We're sorry if you missed them, but more will be available next month. Wonder Boxes are back! Surprise your infant, child, or teen with a custom Wonder Box full of books, movies, music, and more-tailored to their age and interest. Visit www.vigo.lib.in.us/events to sign up for an age-appropriate Wonder Box. You will be emailed a form to complete with your or your child's preferences. Your Wonder Box may include board books, games, crafts, and more. Every box will include items for you or your child to keep, Library materials you will need to return, and instructions on how to return your Wonder Box. Due to high demand, you may register for one Wonder Box during the fall. A valid Library card is required.
Ages 0-19: Surprise your infant, child, or teen with a custom Wonder Box full of books, movies, music, and more-tailored to their age and interests. Visit www.vigo.lib.in.us/events to sign up for an age-appropriate Wonder Box. You will be emailed a form to complete with your or your child's preferences. Your Wonder Box may include board books, games, crafts, and more. Every box will include items for you or your child to keep, Library materials you will need to return, and instructions on how to return your Wonder Box. Due to high demand, you may register for one Wonder Box during the fall. A valid Library card is required.
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
Do you want to check out a new ebook on your smartphone or stream a movie to your tablet? Or maybe you want to use Microsoft Excel to balance your budget, but you're not sure where to start? Learn how to install, troubleshoot, and perform many common tasks with One-to-One Tech Tips. During each half-hour session, you'll be able to ask questions about Libby®, hoopla®, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft PowerPoint. Please bring your questions, account information, smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your session. Call 812.234.2647 to register for a thirty-minute session
Discuss the many challenges people face in your community and discover local organizations addressing these issues. This month, the Wabash Activity Center shares updates and opportunities for you to get involved. A Family Development Specialist from Western Indiana Community Action Agency (WICAA) will address the services offered to assist your family, including: budgeting, education, employment, health care, addiction, and housing. At the end of the sessions, Bree Inman from the Wabash Activity Center and WICAA's Family Development Specialist will be available to answer your questions in two break-out sessions. Learn more about the Wabash Activity Center at wabashactivitycenter.orgor WICAA at www.wicaa.org.
Ages 21 & Up: Grab a beverage at the bar and join a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. In Weir's latest novel, Ryland Grace hurtles through space in a tiny ship, his crewmates dead, his memories gone, and an impossible task before him: to prevent an extinction-level event that threatens humanity's existence.
Ages 12-19: Teens! What do you want to see at the Library? Interact with other passionate volunteers to implement popular trends, plan incredible programs, and be a positive role model as a member of the Teen Advisory Board. TAB meets monthly and welcomes all newcomers.
Do you want to check out a new ebook on your smartphone or stream a movie to your tablet? Or maybe you want to use Microsoft Excel to balance your budget, but you're not sure where to start? Learn how to install, troubleshoot, and perform many common tasks with One-to-One Tech Tips. During each half-hour session, you'll be able to ask questions about Libby®, hoopla®, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft PowerPoint. Please bring your questions, account information, smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your session. Call 812.234.2647 to register for a thirty-minute session
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
Ages 5-19: Create your own imaginative mythical creature using basic shapes and simple line techniques-no prior drawing experience needed! Following along with illustrator Corinne Roberts using the supplies provided in your kit or your own pencil, paper, and eraser. Register to receive a Zoom link.
Ages 9 & Up: Turn your kitchen into a laboratory and help your child experiment with a favorite gooey treat-s'mores! Read about the chemical reactions that occur when you toast a marshmallow at bit.ly/scienceofsmores, then learn how to create some Swampy S'mores from Sarah L. Schueete's A Monster Cookbook at bit.ly/monstercookbook. Every kit includes suggested resources for more tasty kitchen science and the ingredients to create your own s'mores. Register to receive a kit while supplies last.
Express your emotions, find inspiration, and reduce stress by writing down your thoughts on a regular basis. With this kit, you will receive a journal with prompts to inspire you, a colorful pen, and recommendations for reading. Kits available while supplies last.
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
Build your own profitable business from home with Start Your Own Online Business with Gale Courses. This six-week course will take you through the necessary steps-from building your brand and selecting your product to engaging customers through multiple online streams. Visit bit.ly/vcpl_business to register or browse more than 300 other courses.
Do you even need to be vaccinated if you've already had COVID-19? Do mRNA vaccines affect your DNA? Concerns and questions about these vaccines are actively circulating as COVID-19 continues to spread in the Wabash Valley. At this Vaccinate the Valley Q&A Session, trained professionals from the Vigo County Health Department will provide information about the virus, listen to your concerns, and answer your questions. Refreshments will be available.
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
Express your creative side, and explore new artistic mediums and techniques with Art Hacks. This month, create beautiful, abstract blooms using paint and a straw.
Protect your family and your community! Receive a free COVID-19 vaccine at the Vigo County Health Department's Mobile Vaccine Clinic. Choose either your first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine, available to ages 12 and up or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for ages 18 and up. Parental consent is required for children under the age of 18.
All Ages: Discover engaging activities, meet local businesses and organizations, and create fantastic memories at Family Learning Day! Your children can complete craft projects, play games, and select free books to take home at nearly forty booths. Each booth will also introduce you to family-friendly entertainment, experiences, and opportunities available all year-long in Vigo County.
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
Do you even need to be vaccinated if you've already had COVID-19? Do mRNA vaccines affect your DNA? Concerns and questions about these vaccines are actively circulating as COVID-19 continues to spread in the Wabash Valley. At this Vaccinate the Valley Q&A Session, trained professionals from the Vigo County Health Department will provide information about the virus, listen to your concerns, and answer your questions. Refreshments will be available.
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
Protect your family and your community! Receive a free COVID-19 vaccine at the Vigo County Health Department's Mobile Vaccine Clinic. Choose either your first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine, available to ages 12 and up or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for ages 18 and up. Parental consent is required for children under the age of 18.
Go on an adventure with Carl, Russel, and Dug as they try to reach Paradise Falls in Disney and Pixar's 2009 classic animated film Up. Bring your blankets, chairs, and family to enjoy this outdoor screening at Collett Park. Presented by the Collett Park Neighborhood Association, the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department, and Vigo County Public Library.
Ages 5-11: Whether your child is a seasoned artist or a first-time painter, making their own art allows them to express complex emotions, develop hand-eye coordination, and explore creativity.
Ages 5-11: Whether your child is a seasoned artist or a first-time painter, making their own art allows them to express complex emotions, develop hand-eye coordination, and explore creativity.
Do you want to check out a new ebook on your smartphone or stream a movie to your tablet? Or maybe you want to use Microsoft Excel to balance your budget, but you're not sure where to start? Learn how to install, troubleshoot, and perform many common tasks with One-to-One Tech Tips. During each half-hour session, you'll be able to ask questions about Libby®, hoopla®, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft PowerPoint. Please bring your questions, account information, smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your session. Call 812.234.2647 to register for a thirty-minute session
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
Do you want to check out a new ebook on your smartphone or stream a movie to your tablet? Or maybe you want to use Microsoft Excel to balance your budget, but you're not sure where to start? Learn how to install, troubleshoot, and perform many common tasks with One-to-One Tech Tips. During each half-hour session, you'll be able to ask questions about Libby®, hoopla®, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft PowerPoint. Please bring your questions, account information, smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your session. Call 812.234.2647 to register for a thirty-minute session
Join film lovers in over 500 cities and across six continents for the 24rd annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival! Vigo County Public Library is partnering with the Moon Lite Drive-In to screen the top ten short films submitted by filmmakers from around the globe. After the viewing, vote for your favorite film and actor. Your vote will be tallied with others from around the world to determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners for Best Film and Best Actor. Each car receives free admission and complimentary popcorn. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. The Film Festival begins at 8:00 p.m. Visit manhattanshort.com for more information about the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
Do you want to check out a new ebook on your smartphone or stream a movie to your tablet? Or maybe you want to use Microsoft Excel to balance your budget, but you're not sure where to start? Learn how to install, troubleshoot, and perform many common tasks with One-to-One Tech Tips. During each half-hour session, you'll be able to ask questions about Libby®, hoopla®, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft PowerPoint. Please bring your questions, account information, smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your session. Call 812.234.2647 to register for a thirty-minute session
Ages 0-5: Capture your child's imagination and inspire their love of reading at Ready to Read Outdoor Storytime. You and your child will sing along to music, listen to stories, meet new friends, and dance with egg shakers and scarves while enjoying time outside together. Dress for outside activities and don't forget to put on sunscreen!
