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Bingo by the Books

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages

Gather with your friends and neighbors for refreshments, and be ready to shout, “Bingo!” as you play traditional and non-traditional bingo games for a chance to win prizes. Bingo cards and number makers will be provided. 

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Support Meeting for Those Supporting Someone with Alzheimer's. 

Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

We Love Cricut

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sip 'N Share: DIY Dream Catcher

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Experience VR

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech, Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 12 & Up: Create intricate clockwork mechanisms, save a fantasy world, become a spy, or travel to distant planets with either the HTC Vive™ or the Meta Quest 2 VR headset.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons @ West

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.

Thrive/Providence Connections Cafe

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Purpose of MeetingAre you living with mild or moderate dementia or providing care for someone living with dementia? Thrive West Central is offering a Memory Café for you!The purpos...

Main Library
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Tuesday, August 11, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

12 Points Storytime

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-9: Sing a song, hear a story, and help build it as you go.

Upcoming
Registration Required

WCG Women's English Second Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join our friendly women's group. Practice English, share stories, and make friends. All levels welcome!

Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Decks, Dice & Dominoes

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Started with Cricut® Design Space

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 13 & Up: Do you want to create home decor, gifts, and apparel with a Cricut®? To get started, you first need to know how to use Design Space, Cricut®’s custom graphic design software!

Upcoming
Registration Required

Death Café

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Death Café is a free gathering of people, often strangers discussing death over tea, and of course cake. There is no agenda, objectives, or themes. It’s not a support group, counse...

Main Library
This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Walter

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Flex Room | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-12: Is your child uncomfortable reading out loud? Maybe they just need a friendly ear—and Walter the Goldendoodle is ready to listen.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sweet Reads Book Club

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tech Toolkit for Teens

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Teens
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer in the Village

Saturday, August 15, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons @ West

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Art of Discovery: Recycled Book Art

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch by Stitch Crochet Club

Tuesday, August 18, 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Tuesday, August 18, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

VCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 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.