Monthly Programs
HANDS-ON ENGINEERING WORKSHOP
September 8 | October 13 | November 10 | December 8
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Explore the world of engineering through fun, interactive projects like building bridges, designing catapults, and creating your own carnival games! No experience needed. Workshops will be on the second Sundays of each month. Limited spots available; text 317-764-6799 to sign up. For kids ages 8 to 12.
TWEENS AND TEENS: AWESOME ART & BOARD GAMES
September 17 | October 15 | November 19 | December 17
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Come create your own art or join us for some board games! Join us for coloring, watercolors, and games on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Materials, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Call to register.
For ages 11 -18.
LIBRARY LEARNERS
HOMESCHOOL MEETUP
September 17 | October 15 | November 19 | December 17
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Learn to utilize library resources for a successful homeschool experience. Meet fellow home educators to share ideas, triumphs, challenges, and concerns.
JOSIE B’S BOOK CLUB
September 26 | October 24 | November 14 | December 19
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Discussion, crafts, and snacks for girls ages 9 to 13. Call to register, request information on selected books, and reserve a copy.
NO-CARVE PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
Pumpkin Pick-Up: October 5 – October 8
Submission Due Date: October 14
Voting Period: October 14 – October 20
Winners Announced: October 21
Help us decorate the library for the Halloween season with our No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Come by the library from October 5 to October 8 to pick up a free pumpkin (only a limited number will be available). Decorate it however you like, then bring it back to the library no late than October 14. Voting will begin October 14 and end on October 20. There will be three age categories: ages 5 to 12, ages 13 to 17, and ages 18 and up. Winners will be announced on October 21. The winner of each group will receive a $25 gift card! Entries must be retrieved after the contest.
BOOKS FOR TREATS
October 23
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Calling all ghouls and boys! Come to the library dressed in your Halloween costume and receive one FREE book. Children from newborn to 12 will receive one FREE book each while supplies last. This event is part of the Downtown Mt. Vernon Development Corporation Trick or Treat. Books are brain candy!
FAMILY READING NIGHT
FEATURING CHEF BANANAS
November 21
6:00 PM
A C. E. Brehm Library favorite, Chef Bananas is BACK! Bring the whole family together on November 21 at 6:00 PM. Guaranteed that all ages will enjoy the show! Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend quality time reading together.
General Programs
C. E. BREHM LIBRARY STORYTIME
Wednesday Mornings
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join us Wednesday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM for stories read aloud with a fun craft and/or activity that goes along with our theme for the day. For children ages 2 to 5.
LIBRARY GAME DAY
September 21 | October 26 | November 23
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Come join us for our monthly Library Game Day! Play a round of your choice from our collection of board games, card games, and role-playing games. Children are welcomed if accompanied by and adult.