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 * HEALTH INSURANCE & MEDICAID ENROLLMENT HELP WITH ASPIN
   
   Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) uses certified Navigators to
   support enrollment in healthcare coverage. Navigators can help enroll patrons
   in both Federal Marketplace plans and State Health Care options. Age 18 and
   up.
   
   Various dates, times, and locations.
   
   Check dates and details
   


 * ERESOURCE OF THE MONTH: CONSUMER REPORTS
   
   Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works
   side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the
   marketplace. It is one of the most trusted and long-standing sources for
   information on consumer products and services.
   
   Find ratings and reviews
   


 * VOTE ON JANUARY'S FEATURED VIDEO GAME
   
   Monroe County gamers, help us choose the next Video Game Station featured
   experience. Voting is open through December. Choose from four unique titles
   and then play the winning game at the Downtown Library to start off 2024!
    
   Vote now
   


 * DINE OUT FOR THE LIBRARY AT MUDDY FORK FARM & BAKERY
   
   Dine out for the Library this month at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery! Use the
   coupon code “LIBRARY” when ordering online or show your flyer and Muddy Fork
   will donate 50% of your bill to the Friends of the Library to help make all
   of our amazing Library programs possible.
   
   Check dates and details
   


 * SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
   
   The Sounds of Indiana chorus present Sounds of the Season, a nostalgic
   celebration of wintery tunes shared through their signature blend of history
   and a cappella barbershop harmony. All ages.
   
   Saturday, December 9 | 2–3 PM
   
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 * SANTA ON SALE STREET
   
   Downtown Ellettsville will be full of holiday spirit with crafts, snacks, and
   activities for families to enjoy! Look for Santa to arrive by fire truck at
   9:30 AM, then follow him to the Ellettsville Branch. Meet Santa and get a
   free photo and a toy (courtesy of Main Street, Inc.).
   
   Saturday, December 9 | 9:30–11:30 AM
   
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Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM12/9/2023


Dine Out for the Library with Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery on December 2, 9, and 16.
Place your order online by Wednesday of each week for Saturday pickup at
numerous locations. Input the coupon code “LIBRARY” with your online order, and
Muddy Fork will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library to
help make all of our amazing Library programs possible. 


You can also show your flyer when you visit the Winter Farmers’ Market at the
Switchyard Park Pavilion from 9 AM–12:30 PM on December 2, 9, and 16. Delivery
is also available with a $25 minimum order. Muddy Fork is home to Indiana’s only
wood-fired brick oven bakery, where they make sourdough and whole grain breads,
as well as stellar pastries. Stock up for holiday entertaining and gift giving.

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Santa on Sale Street
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM12/9/2023


Downtown Ellettsville will be full of holiday spirit with crafts, snacks, and
activities for families to enjoy! Look for Santa to arrive by fire truck at 9:30
AM, then follow him to the Ellettsville Branch. Meet Santa and get a free photo
and a toy (courtesy of Main Street, Inc.). There will also be a breakfast at the
Ellettsville Masonic Lodge (201 N. Sale Street, Ellettsville) at 8 AM and crafts
at various Sale Street locations from 9 AM–12 PM. The Ellettsville Branch will
open early at 9 AM for this event. All ages.

Ellettsville Branch - Ellettsville Meeting Room A/B Combo
Deck the Halls with Gingerbread People
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM12/9/2023


Drop in and create your own life-size gingerbread person! Children will get to
trace their bodies on butcher paper and decorate their very own paper
gingerbread creation to take home and hang up. Ages 3–12.

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Discardia Mending Day
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM12/9/2023


Drop in and bring any clothes or other textiles in need of repair; please clean
items first. Discardia will be on-hand to show you how to mend them or do it for
you. All ages.


This program is in partnership with Discardia.

Downtown Library - Meeting Room 2A
All-Ages Day at the Southwest Teen Space
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM12/9/2023


Curious about the Southwest Teen Space, but you aren't a teen? Patrons of all
ages are invited to check it out this Saturday from 12–6 PM. All ages.

Southwest Branch - Southwest Teen Space
Health Insurance & Medicaid Enrollment Help with ASPIN
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM12/9/2023


Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) uses certified Navigators dually
trained as Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support enrollment in healthcare
coverage and provide education to improve health and insurance literacy.
Navigators can help enroll patrons in both Federal Marketplace plans and State
Health Care options, such as the Healthy Indiana Plan. Age 18 and up.



This program is in partnership with Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana
(ASPIN).


Downtown Library - Atrium Space
Magic: The Gathering Meet-Up
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM12/9/2023


Drop in with your own Magic: The Gathering cards and decks to play against
others, or use some of ours and learn the game. All skill levels are welcome.
Ages 9–12.

Downtown Library - Children's Program Room
Sounds of the Season
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM12/9/2023


The Sounds of Indiana chorus present Sounds of the Season, a nostalgic
celebration of wintery tunes shared through their signature blend of history
and a cappella barbershop harmony. All ages.

Downtown Library - Auditorium
All-Ages Day at The Ground Floor
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM12/10/2023


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!

Downtown Library - Ground Floor
Lotería!
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM12/10/2023


Drop in to play Lotería—a traditional Mexican bingo game with pictures. It's a
great way to learn words in a different language. Age 7 and up.

Downtown Library - Meeting Room 1B
LEGO® Club
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM12/10/2023


Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO® builders! Ages 5–12.


Southwest Branch - Southwest Meeting Room B
Tiny to Two
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM12/11/2023


Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages
birth–2.


Southwest Branch - Southwest Meeting Room A/B Combo

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303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408

Ellettsville Branch |  812-876-1272
600 W. Temperance Street, Ellettsville, IN 47429

Southwest Branch |  812-349-3110
890 W. Gordon Pike, Bloomington, IN 47403

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