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Hablamos en Español! (Spanish Conversation Group)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
spanish conversation group
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
Practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, informal setting! We'll have some light snacks and discussion questions to get the conversation rolling. This isn't a class but a time to ask questions, practice pronunciation, and talk with other Spanish learners as you hone your Spanish language skills. We will try to speak only in Spanish, so this group is ideal for people who have at least a basic grasp of Spanish already. Fluent/native Spanish speakers are welcome too! If there is enough interest, this could become a monthly group.
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Reading Ready Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
Please join us for an interactive storytime, where we'll focus on early literacy skills, socio-emotional learning, and engaging experiences in 4-week, generally themed segments. 
The stories and activities are carefully selected for ages 2-5 (toddler to early pre-school). 

1/4-1/25: Winter 
2/1-2/22: You Matter! 
3/1-3/29: Earth & Garden 
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Fly Tying

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3

Come tie flies, talk fishing, and enjoy snacks with us! This monthly program, for aspiring and experienced fly fishers alike, will be led by Keith Loutzenhiser of the Little Elkhart Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Every hour, we’ll start a new fly pattern, so drop in anytime on the hour. Fly tying supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own if you have them. Ages 12+ are welcome to this free library program. 

This program will happen the first Saturday of every month from 10-1 in library community room 3. If you can’t make it to one, you’re welcome to come another month!

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Same Page Book Club

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
same page
Middlebury Public Library
Room 1
Join our Same Page Book Club! This club for adults with developmental disabilities meets every other week to read fun, accessible stories while enjoying snacks and good conversation. We read aloud together during this hour, so no need to read beforehand. Each participant gets to keep their book!

Our first meeting is April 3, and we'll be reading The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

This program is funded by a grant from Penguin Random House, distributed by the Association of Rural and Small Libraries.
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Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Word

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
word
Middlebury Public Library
In the library
Want to learn how to use Microsoft Word to type up your resume, write a family newsletter, or start your next novel? We're here to help you figure out all things Word! Drop into the library anytime between 4-6 p.m.
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LEARN Genealogy

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
genealogy
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
LEARN (Laugh, Educate, Assist, Research, Network) Genealogy!

This month, we'll give you an in-depth overview of how to use free online federal records, including the Bureau of Land Management and the National Archives Catalog. There will be an emphasis on what records they hold and how to search the records or databases.

Are you interested in learning to do genealogy, but don't know how to start? Did you take a DNA test, just for fun, but now are curious about what other things you could learn with genetic genealogy? Or, are you an experienced genealogist who would like to network with other genealogists, and assist others with ideas for breaking down brick walls? Come join us at LEARN Genealogy! You can expect laughter because a hobby should always be fun; we will educate and assist one another as we move forward with research and networking. All skill and interest levels are welcome!
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Reading Ready Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
Please join us for an interactive storytime, where we'll focus on early literacy skills, socio-emotional learning, and engaging experiences in 4-week, generally themed segments. 
The stories and activities are carefully selected for ages 2-5 (toddler to early pre-school). 

4/5-4/26: Spring/Weather
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Easter Egg Hunt!

All Day
Middlebury Public Library
In the library
This Sunday is a very special day - Easter! We'll be closed on Good Friday to celebrate, so join us a few days before the holiday to see what our Library Bunny has dropped off. . . She might even stop by for a visit. 
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Book a Genealogist

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
genealogy
Middlebury Public Library
Want one-on-one help researching your family history? Book a genealogy expert! Our resident genealogist, Charise, can help you, whether you've just begun researching or need help breaking past a brick wall. Sign up for a 30-minute slot to get individualized advice on what databases to consult, how to build your family tree, and more. The time slots available are:
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • 6 p.m.
  • 6:30 p.m.

We will be offering these sessions on the first and third Thursdays of every month in study room 1. Call or stop by the library to book your appointment: 574-825-5601. When you come, please bring your laptop and all relevant documents/information that you need help with. 
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Homeschool Hangs: Garden in a Glove

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 2 & 3
What do plants need to grow, and how do seeds begin the process of growing into the beauty we see all around us?
This April, we'll learn about our Earth by investigating native Indiana plant/flower seeds and under what conditions they need to grow. Each attendee will be able to take a small pot and soil home for their plant to continue growing once their seed sprouts!

Great for curious green thumbs and sustainably-minded kids. 
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Let's Talk About It!

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 1 & 2
Join our long-running book series, Let's Talk About It! Each season we choose a theme and read different books on that theme. We invite a speaker to help us dig into each book and share snacks and conversation together. Our Spring 2023 theme is "Wonders of the White House" and for April we'll be reading Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies, by J.B. West. Our guest speaker is Dr. Eileen Hunt, Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame. Sign up and pick up your book at the library! We appreciate the Community Foundation of Elkhart County for grant funding to support this program.
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Reading Ready Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
Please join us for an interactive storytime, where we'll focus on early literacy skills, socio-emotional learning, and engaging experiences in 4-week, generally themed segments. 
The stories and activities are carefully selected for ages 2-5 (toddler to early pre-school). 

4/5-4/26: Spring/Weather
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Pages & Pints

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Off-site
Love book clubs but don’t want to be told what to read? You rebel, MPL has the perfect book club for you! We offer a monthly book club with a very different style: we choose a theme for the meeting and you choose the book you want to read based on that theme. Each person discusses their choice; it’s a fun way to discover new authors and books while reading a book that speaks to you. Are you a reader of history? Romance? Memoirs? All are welcome! Bring your pick, grab a pint if you'd like, and let’s talk books.

April's theme: an award-winning book.

Appropriate for 21+ and no registration required. Click here for a list of future themes and suggested reads or stop by the library for a printed "menu" and more information. Pages & Pints meets at Wedgewood Brewing the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm.
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Community Health Booth

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
health booth
Middlebury Public Library
In the library
Come meet with your local Community Health Workers from the Elkhart County Health Department! These CHWs can answer your questions on the topics that matter to you, helping you and your family navigate your health needs. ECHD’s CHW Team intends to listen and respond to your unique questions, concerns and needs with a primary focus on immunizations. They hope to provide support and empowerment in your health decisions – Immunizations and beyond. 
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I'd Rather Be Reading: A Teen Book Club

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Middlebury Public Library
In the library
Introducing...
A bring-your-own-book club just for teens! You can read WHATEVER you want, you just have to stay within one of the genres we provide below. 
We'll meet the second Thursday night of each month and discuss what we're reading, enjoy some snacks, and plan what food theme we'll go with next month. 
Sign up for programs or our teen council, here, too!
7th grade and up, please. 

April: Realistic fiction/dystopian
May: Nonfiction/classics

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Same Page Book Club

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
same page
Middlebury Public Library
Room 1
Join our Same Page Book Club! This club for adults with developmental disabilities meets every other week to read fun, accessible stories while enjoying snacks and good conversation. We read aloud together during this hour, so no need to read beforehand. Each participant gets to keep their book!

We're currently reading The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

This program is funded by a grant from Penguin Random House, distributed by the Association of Rural and Small Libraries.
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Lego Club

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
Lego Club is back! Join us every month for different challenges that nurture our brains and lead us to explore places all around our country and world, building along the way! 
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Books & Brews

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Off-site
Books & Brews is a club for people who like reading fun books that lean towards light-hearted. Join us at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant for an informal discussion over dinner. In April, we'll be reading Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles. Pick up your copy at the library front desk! 

Event Address:
500 Spring Valley Drive, Middlebury, IN 46540

More about Rules of Civility:

On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate Greenwich Village jazz bar when Tinker Grey, a handsome banker, happens to sit down at the neighboring table. This chance encounter and its startling consequences propel Katey on a year-long journey into the upper echelons of New York society—where she will have little to rely upon other than a bracing wit and her own brand of cool nerve.

With its sparkling depiction of New York’s social strata, its intricate imagery and themes, and its immensely appealing characters, Rules of Civility won the hearts of readers and critics alike.
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Reading Ready Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
Please join us for an interactive storytime, where we'll focus on early literacy skills, socio-emotional learning, and engaging experiences in 4-week, generally themed segments. 
The stories and activities are carefully selected for ages 2-5 (toddler to early pre-school). 

4/5-4/26: Spring/Weather
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Book a Genealogist

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
genealogy
Middlebury Public Library
Want one-on-one help researching your family history? Book a genealogy expert! Our resident genealogist, Charise, can help you, whether you've just begun researching or need help breaking past a brick wall. Sign up for a 30-minute slot to get individualized advice on what databases to consult, how to build your family tree, and more. The time slots available are:
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • 6 p.m.
  • 6:30 p.m.

We will be offering these sessions on the first and third Thursdays of every month in study room 1. Call or stop by the library to book your appointment: 574-825-5601. When you come, please bring your laptop and all relevant documents/information that you need help with. 
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Registration is open

Paint & Plant It

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Middlebury Public Library
Celebrate this upcoming Earth Day by planting anything you'd like from our Seed Library and painting the pot you use - it's yours to keep! 
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MPL Board Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Earth Day Festival

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
raising chickens
Middlebury Public Library
In the library
Celebrate Earth Day by learning a new skill to help you lead a more sustainable life! Between 10 a.m.-1 p.m., we'll have programs happening throughout the library. Here's the schedule:
  • 10 a.m.: Back Yard Beekeeping with Norm Lehman
  • 10 a.m.: Green Household Cleaning with Emily Christ
  • 11 a.m.: Preserving Food with Emily Christ
  • 11 a.m.: Raising Chickens with Valerie Jacobs
  • 12 p.m.: Mushroom Gardening with David Wiegner
  • 12 p.m.: Plant Prints with Bri Taylor
Programs are for kids and adults alike! This event is a partnership with the Purdue Extension and is sponsored by the Norval Poyser Fund. 
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Hablamos en Español! (Spanish Conversation Group)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
spanish conversation group
Middlebury Public Library
Room 3
Practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, informal setting! We'll have some light snacks and discussion questions to get the conversation rolling. This isn't a class but a time to ask questions, practice pronunciation, and talk with other Spanish learners as you hone your Spanish language skills. We will try to speak only in Spanish, so this group is ideal for people who have at least a basic grasp of Spanish already. Fluent/native Spanish speakers are welcome too! If there is enough interest, this could become a monthly group.
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