2010 Main Library Programs for Adults


Free! Special interest workshops, movies, help sessions. For fun! For real!
There's something for everyone @ your library!

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All programs, performances, and classes are FREE and open to the public.
Funding is provided by the FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY.
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Adult Services Summer Film Series (Ongoing Event)
Feature Film series

July 7 - August 25, 2010 -



Adorable Adoptables
Bloomington Animal Care and Control houses adoptable cats and dogs waiting for good homes. Stop by the library to meet pets that are up for adoption and check out our resources for responsible animal care. Please drop in.

Saturday, May 15, 2:00 PM - Atrium Space

Saturday, June 12, 2:00 PM - Atrium Space



Books Plus Book Discussion
Join the discussion or just come to listen! Discussions feature new or interesting books for the adult reader. No registration necessary.

April's Topic: Poetry: Language to the Nth Power
Help us celebrate National Poetry Month by sharing a poem that has changed your life in some way. Or sit back and relax in the flow of words. A list of recommended poetry books will be provided. Discussion Leader: Dory Lynch

Sunday, April 11, 2:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Sunday, May 2, 2:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Sunday, June 6, 2:00 PM - Program Room 2B



Free Tax Help
Volunteers will help LOW INCOME and ELDERLY residents fill out and file their state and federal income taxes. Volunteers will also assist residents who are eligible to receive tax refunds from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC can result in a significant income boost — up to $4,500 for those who qualify! IRS Trained volunteers will offer assistance to low income families / individuals and the elderly during February, March, and early April.
This service at the library site is coordinated by the local AARP Tax Aide Program.
Help is offered on a first-come basis - appointments are not available. Sign-in at the door begins a half-hour prior to service. Only those present may sign in.

Friday, March 19, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B



Free Tax Help
Volunteers will help LOW INCOME and ELDERLY residents fill out and file their state and federal income taxes. Volunteers will also assist residents who are eligible to receive tax refunds from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC can result in a significant income boost — up to $4,500 for those who qualify! IRS Trained volunteers will offer assistance to low income families / individuals and the elderly during February, March, and early April.
This service at the library site is coordinated by the local AARP Tax Aide Program.
Help is offered on a first-come basis - appointments are not available. Sign-in at the door begins a half-hour prior to service. Only those present may sign in.

Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM - Program Room 2B



Free Tax Help
Volunteers will help LOW INCOME and ELDERLY residents fill out and file their state and federal income taxes. Volunteers will also assist residents who are eligible to receive tax refunds from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC can result in a significant income boost — up to $4,500 for those who qualify! IRS Trained volunteers will offer assistance to low income families / individuals and the elderly during February, March, and early April.
This service at the library site is coordinated by the local AARP Tax Aide Program.
Help is offered on a first-come basis - appointments are not available. Sign-in at the door begins a half-hour prior to service. Only those present may sign in.

Monday, March 22, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B



Free Tax Help
Volunteers will help LOW INCOME and ELDERLY residents fill out and file their state and federal income taxes. Volunteers will also assist residents who are eligible to receive tax refunds from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC can result in a significant income boost — up to $4,500 for those who qualify! IRS Trained volunteers will offer assistance to low income families / individuals and the elderly during February, March, and early April.
This service at the library site is coordinated by the local AARP Tax Aide Program.
Help is offered on a first-come basis - appointments are not available. Sign-in at the door begins a half-hour prior to service. Only those present may sign in.

Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Friday, March 26, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM - Program Room 2B

Monday, March 29, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Tuesday, March 30, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Friday, April 2, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Saturday, April 3, 9:30 AM - Program Room 2B

Monday, April 5, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Tuesday, April 6, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Friday, April 9, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Saturday, April 10, 9:30 AM - Program Room 2B

Monday, April 12, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Tuesday, April 13, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B



Job Search Interview and Resume Help @ Your Library
Find resources for your job search right here at the library! Two different job search programs will alternate months. Please register for the session you are interested in, but drop in at any time during the program and bring all relevant work history.
March 18 & May 20: Resume Review and Interview Preparation. Bring your printed resume, interesting job listings or your tough questions for one-to-one consultations with HR professionals. Also get advice on possible interview situations and presentation tips.

Thursday, March 18, 6:00 PM - Program Room 2B

Thursday, May 20, 6:00 PM - Program Room 2B



Lawyers in the Library
Law students and a supervising attorney provide free legal advice and help with court documents. Help is provided only for civil cases in the areas of family law, guardianship and debt collection defense. (Call 339-3610, District 10 Pro Bono Project, with questions as to whether Lawyers in the Library can help on a particular case.) Please bring applicable paperwork to the session. First-come, first-served. Space is limited.
**Due to renovations, the location of Lawyers in the Library may change Ask at the information desk for location.**

Tuesday, March 23, 4:00 PM - Meeting Room 1B

Tuesday, March 30, 4:00 PM - Meeting Room 1B



Lawyers in the Library
Law students and a supervising attorney provide free legal advice and help with court documents. Help is provided only for civil cases in the areas of family law, guardianship and debt collection defense. (Call 339-3610, District 10 Pro Bono Project, with questions as to whether Lawyers in the Library can help on a particular case.) Please bring applicable paperwork to the session. First-come, first-served. Space is limited.
**Due to renovations, the location of Lawyers in the Library may change Ask at the information desk for location.**

Tuesday, April 6, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room

Tuesday, April 13, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room

Tuesday, April 20, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room

Tuesday, April 27, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room

Tuesday, May 4, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room

Tuesday, May 11, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room

Tuesday, May 18, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room

Tuesday, May 25, 4:00 PM - VITAL Training Room



OBOB Film Series: Great Escapism
Celebrate the community One Book One Bloomington selection, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon, and join our film series featuring a wide range of movies that touch on the many different aspects of a rich and complex book.

March 24 film - Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003) This documentary film follows the rise of comic book super heroes from Superman in the 1930s to today’s complex and layered anti-heroes, and features commentary by Michael Chabon.

Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 PM - Auditorium

Wednesday, March 31, 6:30 PM - Auditorium

Wednesday, April 7, 6:30 PM - Auditorium

Wednesday, April 14, 6:30 PM - Auditorium



Making the Most of a Day Trip to the Indiana State Library
The Indiana State Library in downtown Indianapolis offers a wealth of information for family history searches - from clipping files to a statewide newspaper collection. Rachel Heger, Indiana Collection Supervisor, will guide us through the collections, focusing especially on the newspaper collection and other microfilm collections. Please register online or call the Indiana Room (349-3080).

Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 PM - Indiana Room 207



Put It In Order Circulation Volunteer Training
To train new Circulation volunteers how to shelf-read.

Tuesday, April 13, 7:00 PM - Indiana Room 207



Free Tax Help
Volunteers will help LOW INCOME and ELDERLY residents fill out and file their state and federal income taxes. Volunteers will also assist residents who are eligible to receive tax refunds from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC can result in a significant income boost — up to $4,500 for those who qualify! IRS Trained volunteers will offer assistance to low income families / individuals and the elderly during February, March, and early April.
This service at the library site is coordinated by the local AARP Tax Aide Program.

Help is offered on a first-come basis - appointments are not available. Sign-in at the door begins a half-hour prior to service.
Only those present may sign in.

Thursday, April 15, 3:00 PM - Program Room 2B



Job Search Open Lab @ Your Library
Find resources for your job search right here at the library! Two different job search programs will alternate months. Please register for the session you are interested in, but drop in at any time during the program and bring all relevant work history. April 15: Open Computer Lab for Job Search. Have questions about formatting your resume in Microsoft Word? Curious about Indiana Career Connect? Need some dedicated time to job search online? Join us in our computer lab reserved in alternating months for those searching for a job. Staff and employment specialists will be on hand to answer questions.

Thursday, April 15, 6:00 PM - Program Room 2C



Global Issues Community Discussion Series: Geothermal Systems
Did you know that by 2015, Ball State University will no longer use coal to heat and cool their entire campus? Learn about their geothermal plans and how this energy option is available locally and has far reaching effects globally.
John Mundell, President and senior environmental consultant for Mundell & Associates, Inc. will speak about his company’s role in installing the largest geothermal system in the United States on the campus of Ball State University. Mundell & Associates, Inc. is an earth science, environmental and water resources consulting firm founded in 1995 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana and represents a new era of corporate social responsibility and fosters a collective approach to the redistribution of profits to those in need.
The Global Issues Community Discussion Series is presented in conjunction with the IU Center for the Study of Global Change (www.indiana.edu/~global).

No registration. Please drop in.

Thursday, April 22, 7:00 PM - Program Room 2B



Put It In Order Circulation Volunteer Training
To train new Circulation volunteers how to shelf-read.

Tuesday, May 11, 10:00 AM - Program Room 2B

 

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