115 W. 5th Street, Mt. Vernon, IN
June 1 at 11:00 a.m. – Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff – Join us for snacks and fun and register for the Summer Reading Challenge!
*June 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 9:30 a.m. – Monday Baby/Toddler Story Time – There will be a story, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Registration for children 0 to 36 months is required and begins May 20. If registration is full, please join the waiting list.
*June 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 10:30 a.m. – Monday Preschool Story Time – There will be stories and rhymes and activities. Registration for children ages 3 to 5 is required and begins May 20. If the registration is full, please join the waiting list.
*June 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 3:30 p.m. – Curiosity Club – This program is for kids ages 5-8. We have fun with jokes, stories, games, snacks, book-based movies, and more. Please register online, by calling the library, or in person. See you then! Registration begins May 20.
*June 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday Baby/Toddler Story Time – There will be a story, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Registration for children 0 to 36 months is required and begins May 20. If registration is full, please join the waiting list.
*June 4 at 10:00 a.m. – Adult Summer Craft – Join us as we take some pinecones and make them into “flowers!” Registration begins May 27.
*June 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m. – Monday Preschool Story Time – There will be stories and rhymes and activities. Registration for children ages 3 to 5 is required and begins May 20. If the registration is full, please join the waiting list.
*June 4 at 3:00 p.m. – Tie Dye T-shirts – Teens come to this program and create your own tie dye shirt! Some white T-shirts will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited sizes available. You may also bring an article of clothing from home to dye! Registration begins May 14.
June 5, 12, & 26 at 10:00 a.m. – Busy Hands with Cheryl Carroll – Join Cheryl Carroll to knit, crochet or do other handicrafts. No registration necessary. Walk in and join the fun!
June 5 at 2:00 p.m. – Adventures in Nature Toddler/Preschool Play Day – Come join us for some outside fun! This program is designed to get kids outside and remind families that nature play is important and can happen close to home. Dress for mess! We will have lots of activities for kids to explore and get messy with! Program best suited for ages 1-5. No registration is required.
June 5 at 3:00 p.m. – Adventures in Nature Youth Play Day – Come join us for some outside fun! This program is designed to get kids outside and remind families that nature play is important and can happen close to home. Dress for mess! We will have lots of activities for kids to explore and get messy with! Program best suited for ages 6-11. No registration is required.
June 5 at 6:00 p.m. – Wander the World – Come Wander the World with Marissa and Joan! This month we will explore the wonders of Brazil.
June 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:00 a.m. – Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshop – This continuing free series of workshops is for any adult wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. We will be working primarily with pencils, pastels and watercolors. Bring your own materials. Space is limited.
*June 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 3:30 p.m. – Tween Time – There will be stories, crafts, activities, and more. Registration for children ages 9 to 12 begins May 16.
*June 6 at 5:30 p.m. – Teen Movie Night – Join us to watch the 2003 movie, “Holes”. Rated PG. Run time: 2 hours. Registration appreciated.
*June 11 at 10:00 a.m. – Adult Summer Craft – We will be stenciling and painting a watermelon-themed “welcome” rug! Registration begins May 27.
*June 11 at 3:00 p.m. – Volunteens – Join us to talk about and help prep for upcoming teen programs, hear about fun volunteer opportunities, and brainstorm any and all ideas to make the library and our programs even better. Registration appreciated.
June 11 at 6:00 p.m. – Novels at Night – This month we will be discussing “The Guest” by Emma Cline. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks, drinks or dinner to eat while we chat!
*June 12 at 3:00 p.m. – June Adventures in Tween BINGO – If you are between the ages of 9-12 come join us for a fun hour of BINGO and win some cool prizes! Snacks will be provided! Registration is required and begins May 29.
June 12 at 6:00 p.m. – Coffee & (Bingo) Cards – Join us for BINGO! Winners will receive fun prizes. Teens and adults welcome.
*June 13 at 3:00 p.m. – Graphic Novel Book Club – This month, instead of talking about a specific title, we’ll be discussing our favorite graphic novels, or whichever ones we’re reading at the moment. Join us to share about your faves or to find some new comics to add to your TBR pile! Please bring a copy of the book you’d like to talk about if possible. Registration begins May 14 but not required.
June 14 & 28 at 10:00 a.m. – Coffee & (Bingo) Cards – Join us for BINGO! Winners will receive fun prizes. Teens and adults are welcome.
*June 18 at 10:00 a.m. – Adult Summer Craft – Come make this “relax-ing” craft with paint, a board and some rope! Registration begins May 27.
*June 18 at 3:00 p.m. – Teen Zine Workshop – Join us to learn all about zines (pronounced “zeens” as in magazine or fanzine) and to create one of your own! For grades 6-12. Registration appreciated.
*June 18 at 6:00 p.m. – Teen and Adult Zine Workshop – Join us to learn all about zines (pronounced “zeens” as in magazine or fanzine) and to create one of your own! For adults and teens going into grades 6-12. Registration appreciated.
June 19 all day – Juneteenth – The library will be closed.
*June 24 at 2:00 p.m. – Teen Crafternoon – Crafting is better with friends! So come raid our craft supplies and get creative! Feel free to bring projects or supplies from home to work on too if you’d like. Registration appreciated.
*June 25 at 10:00 a.m. – Adult Summer Craft – Join us for a “cork”-ing good craft! Choose one from several different craft styles. Registration begins May 27.
*June 25 at 3:30 p.m. – Playdough Creations – Do you like building with playdough? This event is for you! Join us to create whatever your heart desires. All you need to do is bring your imagination and we’ll supply the playdough. For ages 5-8. Snacks will be provided. Registration begins June 11.
*June 25 at 6:00 p.m. – APL’s Adult Trivia Tuesday! – Tease your brain, eat snacks & win prizes! Be a team of 1 or up to 4 adults. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Registration begins May 27.
*June 26 at 5:30 p.m. – Teen Movie Night – Join us for popcorn, drinks, and the 1990 movie, Tremors starring Kevin Bacon, practical effects, and B-horror hijinks. Rated PG-13, runtime 1h 36m. Registration appreciated.
June 26 at 6:00 p.m. – Under the Covers: A Romance Book Club – A fun discussion about Romance books! This month we will be discussing “The Romantic Agenda” by Claire Kann.
The Alexandrian PublicLibrary is located at 115 West 5th Street in Mount Vernon, Indiana
For additional information call 812-838-3286
