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Craft-to-go: Pressed Bookmark

All Day
KB-Information Desk at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, BIG READ, Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults

As part of the MPL Big Read, stop by Kennedy Library or Maring-Hunt Library for a Pressed Bookmark craft kit. Make memories by crating a sweet gift for a loved one!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft-to-go: Pressed Bookmark

All Day
MH-Reference Area at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, BIG READ, Take & Make
Age Group:
Adults

As part of the MPL Big Read, stop by Kennedy Library or Maring-Hunt Library for a Pressed Bookmark craft kit. Make memories by crating a sweet gift for a loved one!

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group

Foodie Fun: BIG READ Fry Bread (Ages 5+)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KB-Story Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
BIG READ, Food & Drink, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary-Age

Join us for a special Foodie Fun: BIG READ Event in the story room. Listen to the story Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard and then make some fry bread from scratch.

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food in Art- A tour of how food plays a part of art history

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
BIG READ
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults

What role has food played in art and art history?  You can find out with us on special tour at the David Owsley Museum of Art!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group

One Big Read Celebration! (Ages 6-12)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MH-The Fort at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, BIG READ, Story Time
Age Group:
Elementary-Age

Join us as we share the story of “Fry Bread”, traditions, recipes, and more for our One Big Read Celebration!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Bites Tasting Event (Ticketed Event- $10.00)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
BIG READ, Food & Drink
Age Group:
All Ages

The Ball State Hospitality 400 class invites you to a celebration of culture, food, and storytelling inspired by the Big Read project.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Fry Bread Story Time (Ages 3-6)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MH-The Fort at Maring-Hunt Library (MH)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, BIG READ, Story Time
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Join us for a One Big Read Story Time event, where we will read the story of “Fry Bread” together with fun activities afterwards!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Artistic Adventures: A Paint Night at Kennedy (Ages 10-17)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
KB-Story Room at Kennedy Library (KB)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, BIG READ
Age Group:
Teens

Artistic Adventures presents “An Explosion of Color” a celebration of our shared experiences and connections we make through art.