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MPL BIG READ Photo Contest

01/15/2026 @ 8:00am to 03/15/2026 @ 6:00pm
Online

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults
illustration of canned vegetables on shelves with an image of Indiana on each can below the title "Peas, Peaches & POWs: Prisoners of War During WWII in the Hoosier Canning Industry"

Peas, Peaches, & POWS - Prisoners of War During WWII in the Hoosier Canning Industry

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
CA-Meeting Room at Carnegie Library (CA)

Age Group:

Adults

"Remember the Ladies," Abigail Adams

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
CA-Meeting Room at Carnegie Library (CA)

Age Group:

Adults
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MPL BIG READ Photo Contest

01/15/2026 @ 8:00am to 03/15/2026 @ 6:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, BIG READ, Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults

Muncie Public Library invites community members of all ages to participate in the 2025–26 Big Read Photo Contest! 

Virtual Event
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Creative Writing Workshop at the Culinary Cottage

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
BIG READ, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a lively, hands-on creative writing session led by talented students from the BSU Creative Writing program!

Offsite Event
cover of the book Fry Bread

Story Time at the Greenhouse - "Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story"

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
BIG READ, Story Time
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Bring the kids for a pop up Story Time at the Greenhouse.  Listen to the book Fry Bread, taste some Fry Bread, make recipe cards and create a family recipe journal.  

Offsite Event
Cover of the book bite by bite

"Bite By Bite" Book Discussion

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
BIG READ
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join MPL for an engaging book discussion featuring the Big Read Book Bite by Bite. It will be a time to share your food, family, and tradition stories.  Light refreshments will be available.

what was your favorite chapter,

Offsite Event
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Family Creative Writing Workshop - Memories of Food and Family

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MH-Meeting Room at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
BIG READ, Family Program, Story Time
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

It’s time to pick up a pencil (or crayon) and let your imagination run wild! Join BSU Creative Writing program students for a fun, hands-on Big Read workshop designed for kids and families.