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Summer Reading Games for Everyone
Build a better world with reading games at your Library! We have game boards, reading challenges, and prizes for all ages. The summer reading game runs through July 31.
Children: Earn points and prizes by keeping a reading list, attending Library programs, taking weekly challenges, and answering computer questions. Prizes awarded at 5, 10, and 15. Children earn a brand new paperback book at 25 points! Learn more.
Teens: Earn points and prizes by reading books, attending programs, volunteering, and creating a project in Level Up—the Library's digital creativity center. Teens earn a brand new paperback book at 10 points. All entries are entered into the drawing for one of three grand prizes: 3Doodler 3D Pen, Protocol Dronium Two drone, or a Nintendo 3DS XL! Learn more.
Adults: The kids don't get to have all the fun this summer—enter to win the adult summer reading game! Choose from five reading challenges, submit the form, and collect your prize. Learn more.
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Game on! We Are Now Circulating Video Games for Adults
The Library’s new video game collection features over 50 different Teen and Mature-rated game titles. The games, which may be borrowed for up to seven days at a time, are for use with the PlayStation 4, Xbox, and Wii U systems. Checkout limit is one game per Library user.
The Library already lends video games suitable for children, but for Sam Ott and Becky Fyolek, two of the Staff coordinating the new collection, focusing on older gamers is a significant step. “People don’t realize just how popular gaming is among people over twenty-five,” said Ott, a Senior Information Assistant at the Library. “We’re not just collecting games as something petty or frivolous—they’re a big part of the culture for a lot of people in the community. And now, we have games that appeal to their age group and interests.”
The video game collection is located on the second floor of the Main Library. Titles can be placed on hold through the catalog.
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In Case You Missed It
Check out some of the recent articles and book lists from the Library’s website:
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What's Happening
Here are some highlights of what’s happening at your Library this month. For a complete list of Library programs and community events for all ages, see the Library’s online calendar.
Jump to: Children's Programs | Teen Programs | Adult Programs
Children's Programs:
Picnic at Flatwoods Park
5–7 PM, Tuesday, June 13
Flatwoods Park (just off Highway 46 west of Ellettsville)
Follow the fun to the park! Activities, games, prizes, crafts, and a bike course (bring your own bike and helmet). Free nutritious picnic supper for the first 200 attendees, courtesy of IU Health. Your donation of non-perishable or toiletry items helps stock Pantry 279. For all ages.
A partnership between IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Monroe County Parks & Recreation, and the Library.
Stop Motion Animation
6:30–7:30 PM, Thursday, June 15
Children's Program Room, Main Library
Make your own animated movie using iPads and LEGOs! For ages 8–12.
Find dozens more Children's programs and storytimes on the Library's Calendar of Events.
Teen Programs:
Virtual Sundays
1–3 PM, Sundays: June 18, & 25
The Ground Floor, Main Library
Explore a cave, protect your spaceship from attack, or visit the opera—all through the magic of virtual reality with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. For ages 12–19.
Planeswalkers Club
5–7 PM, Wednesday, June 21
The Ground Floor, Main Library
Our Magic: The Gathering guru keeps the game play and deck-building going—you keep things interesting. Plenty of cards provided; yours welcome too. All skill levels welcome. For ages 12–19.
Find many more teen programs using the Library's online calendar.
Adult Programs:
Basic Audio Recording & Editing with Logic Pro X
7–8:30 PM, Thursday, June 8
Level Up, Main Library
Ready to start recording your songs, but need a little help? An expert guides you through setting up a project, recording vocals and instruments, and basic project editing. You leave with the know-how to use Level Up’s audio production studios.
Mixed Media Collage
Noon–2 PM, Saturday, June 10
Ellettsville Branch
A whirlwind adventure into the various materials, textures, and surfaces that reflects your inner artist. All supplies included. Please register.
Build a Better World: Recycle!
1–5 PM, Saturday, June 10
Main Library Plaza on Kirkwood Ave
Learn how to adopt a “reduce, reuse, recycle” strategy at home and at work at this informational mini-fair. Tables staffed by representatives of local organizations. Documentary film screening of A Time to Choose in the Auditorium from 3–5 p.m. For all ages.
Find many more adult programs using the Library's online calendar.
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