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This event is in the "Teens" group
Two miniature knight figures in a heavy fog

Teen Board Game Night

Thursday, May 14, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Walter the Goldendoodle

Read to Walter

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Teen girl knitting

Teen Crochet & Knitting Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 11–18: Unravel your creative block or get hooked on a new hobby at the Teen Crochet & Knitting Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Cover: Lonesome Dove

Sweet Reads Book Club: Lonesome Dove

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

In Larry McMurtry’s western classic Lonesome Dove, former Texas Ranger Woodrow F.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Little girl playing a drum while her mother watches

Music Makers Storytime

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Tutoring, Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 2–5: Move, listen, and make music together at Music Makers Storytime.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Interior photo of Pioneer Village Schoolhouse, featuring fireplace, flag, and dunce hat on a stool

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

ReStitch

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

ReStitch Wabash Valley volunteer program in HC. 

Main Library

AL-ANON

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

Meeting

Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
An eraser, five chalk pastels, a palette knife, and three paint brushes

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Yellow, pink, and teal papercraft-style balloons with clouds and blue sky behind them

Discover the UP Adventure

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6–10: Relive Carl, Russel, and Dug’s adventure as they travelled to Paradise Falls! Create your own version of Carl’s colorful, balloon-powered house using cotton swaps, construction paper, pompoms, and string.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Pokeball sitting on scattered Pokemon cards

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Close up of mature woman's hands as she crochets

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
Father and baby daughter smiling while looking at a board book

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Childs's hands smearing finger paint on paper

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Half-colored coloring page

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.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Pixel art of ground and grass

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Illustration of board and card game pieces

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...