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Brain Freeze Files Book Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Community
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you’re into cold cases, haunted houses, or epic quests, bring a book you loved—or you hated—to The Brain Freeze Files Book Club!

Offsite Event
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Summer in the Village

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education & Tutoring, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages

All Ages: Step back in time this summer at Fowler Park’s Pioneer Village.

Offsite Event

AL-ANON

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

Main Library
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Crafternoons @ West

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Grab your yarn and crochet hooks, your fabric and sewing supplies, or even your junk journal and washi tape for a relaxing afternoon at Crafternoons.

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Pokémon Trade & Game Night

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ages 6–18: Do you gotta catch ‘em all? At Pokémon Trade & Game Night,  you can trade your duplicate cards to complete your collection or look for your dream shiny!

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Stitch by Stitch Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Relax with your favorite hobby at the Stitch By Stitch Crochet Club. Bring your current project to work on, meet other crocheters, and discuss techniques. All skill levels welcome; limited supplies may be available.

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Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Ages 0–1: Share songs, stories, and gentle bounces together at Baby Lap Sit Storytime.

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Art Start

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 2–6: Encourage your child to explore their imagination and try something new with the Swope Art Museum.

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Coloring for Adults

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
Adults

Coloring isn’t just for kids—it’s a great way for you to relax, destress, and express your creativity without pressure. Spend an afternoon coloring preprinted pages and socialize with others as you enjoy your artistic endeavors.

Upcoming
Registration Required

VCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Board Meeting:

The Vigo County Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The meeting is open to the public. 

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Minecraft Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech, Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Ages 9 & Up: Head into the mines for resources, create a redstone-powered trap, craft tools, and fight off Creepers at the Minecraft Club!

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Decks, Dice, & Dominoes

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Decks, Dice & Dominoes:

Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you’re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster...

Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Nature Explorer Classroom | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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Gamers' Alliance

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Family & Community
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Ages 6 & Up: Knock your opponents out of the race with a blue shell or take down another fighter with your Smash Ball move at West Branch Library’s Gamers’ Alliance!

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Classic Board Games & Buddies

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 13–17: Challenge your friends to an evening of strategizing, solving mysteries, or rolling the dice for a big win at Classic Board Games & Buddies! 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Teen Board Game Night

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 13–19: Jump into existing games, experiment with creating simple board games using shared materials, or playtest ideas together if inspiration strikes.

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Tinkercad Basics

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Ages 9 & Up: Do you want to create your own personalized keychains, custom game tokens, or decor for your room? Learn how to turn your ideas into actual 3D printed projects with Tinkercad, a user-friendly computer-assisted design tool!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Talk to an Immigration Attorney with Victoria Wilkinson

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Civics, English Language Learners, Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have questions about US immigration law, such as waiver applications, DACA, employer-supported visas, and K-1 and spouse visas?