Morrisson-Reeves Library Events

LEGO Scavenger Hunt

Ongoing through Thursday, April 30, 2026

Event Kind: Ongoing
Event Type: Family Event
Audience: Ages 2-5 Years, Ages 6-8 Years, Ages 8 -12 Years, Children, Teens (Ages 13-18), Tweens (Ages 9-12), Families
Room(s): None

Yoga at the Library

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:30am – 12:30pm

Yoga at the Library is a free class available for all levels

This gentle class will be in the Bard Room of Morrisson-Reeves Library. Comfortable clothes are recommended. Bring your mat or use one provided.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Wellness
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Banned Book Club

Monday, April 13, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm

The Banned Book Club is a monthly discussion group that explores a mixture of classic and contemporary literature that has been challenged or banned at various points in American history. Call the library to register and reserve your copy of the book. Books are provided by the library.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Book Club
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Growing Your Garden: Raised Beds & Containers

Monday, April 13, 2026, 6 – 7pm

Join us for a gardening series this spring! Horticulturist Justin Curley from Purdue Extension will be providing three presentations this season for all your gardening needs.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Speaker
Audience: All Ages Welcome
Room(s): Reading Room

Tech Help at the Richmond Senior Center

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10 – 11:30am

Got tech questions? We've got answers! Registration is preferred, call the Richmond Senior Center at 765-983-7300 to sign up. Bring your own portable device to get one-on-one help with:

Device basics (phones, tablets, laptops)
Printing from any device
Sharing photos
Downloading free ebooks with Libby
Email settings and attachments
Navigating library resources (Libby, Transparent Language, and more!)
General "What the tech?" troubleshooting

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Off Site

Remarkable Books Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11am – 1pm

Join fellow book enthusiasts for a thoughtful discussion of the selected title. The Remarkable Book Book Club focuses on shorter works chosen for their notable qualities. To join the conversation, please register in advance at the library or online.

This month, we will read A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Book Club
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance Open Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1 – 3pm

Monthly open meeting of You Matter Suicide Prevention Alliance. This group was formed in 2024 and established in 2025 to meet community needs relating to suicide prevention across three counties in East-Central Indiana. The board meets one Tuesday a month at Morrisson-Reeves Library.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Community Partner Event
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Williamsburg MRL Express Stop

Williamsburg Cardinal Greenway Trailhead
8565 N Centerville Rd
Williamsburg, IN 47393
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2 – 5pm

The library is hitting the road! The MRL Express is our mobile branch on wheels, bringing the best of the library directly into your community to make using the library easier and more convenient for you.

What’s on Board?
We’ve packed the truck with a rotating selection of high-quality materials for all ages, including:

Popular Books: From the latest bestsellers to hidden gems.
DVDs: Grab a movie for your next family night or a weekend binge-watch.
Kids & Teen Favorites: A great variety of stories to keep young readers inspired.

Join the Club
Don't have a library card yet? No problem! You can sign up for a brand-new library card right at the truck. Just bring a photo ID and proof of your current address, and we’ll get you set up and ready to borrow in minutes.

Event Type: Book Truck
Event Kind: One-time
Audience: All Ages Welcome
More info: mrlinfo.org…

Kids Corner: Volcanic Super Bubbles

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4 – 4:30pm

Week 2 of a month of science! Come experiment with a new take on the common volcano science fair project. This time with even more bubbles!

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: STEM For Kids
Audience: Ages 6-8 Years, Ages 8 -12 Years, Children
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

April Showers Grab-n-Go kit

Wednesday, April 15 – Monday, April 20, 2026

Use the supplies provided to create your own April Showers artwork.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Arts & Crafts for Kids
Audience: Ages 2-5 Years, Ages 6-8 Years, Ages 8 -12 Years
Room(s): Pick up at the Youth Services Desk

CANCELLED - Workshop Wednesdays: Career Workshop

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, MRL will host themed Workshops in the Information Services Department. These sessions will feature self-paced video tutorials and hands-on assistance from an experienced instructor. This week's focus will be Career Workshop.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Research Lab

Novel Conversation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11am – 12:30pm

Looking to discover your next great read? Join the Conversation! Each month, we explore a different book. We provide the books, you provide the insights. Pick up your copy at MRL and prepare for an engaging discussion with fellow readers.

Registration is required. Stop by the Information Services Desk to sign-up and pick up your copy of the book. Space is limited. Call us for more details, 966-8291

Check for titles on the Novel Conversation flier.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Book Club
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Music Movement and Stories

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10 – 10:45am

Sing, Move and learn together at Music, Movement & Stories.! This interactive storytime is designed to engage your little one with fun songs, fingerplays, and stories all while using diverse props . It's a fantastic opportunity for your child to develop their motor skills and language and for you to connect with other caregivers in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: Ages 2-5 Years
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Fountain City MRL Express Stop

Fountain City Park
Fountain City, IN 47341
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:30 – 4:30pm

The library is hitting the road! The MRL Express is our mobile branch on wheels, bringing the best of the library directly into your community to make using the library easier more convenient for you.

What’s on Board?
We’ve packed the truck with a rotating selection of high-quality materials for all ages, including:
Popular Books: From the latest bestsellers to hidden gems.
DVDs: Grab a movie for your next family night or a weekend binge-watch.
Kids & Teen Favorites: A great variety of stories to keep young readers inspired.

Tech Help Thursdays

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:30 – 5:30pm

Got tech questions? We've got answers! Using library equipment as available or bring your own portable device, get one-on-one help with:

Device basics (phones, tablets, laptops)
Printing from any device
Sharing photos
Downloading free ebooks with Libby
Email settings and attachments
Navigating library resources (Libby, Transparent Language, and more!)
General "What the tech?" troubleshooting

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Research Lab

Teen STEM

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5 – 6pm

A fun challenge just for teens! Work individually or as a team to complete hands-on STEM challenges. Test your skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in this fast-paced and creative program.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: STEM For Teens
Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18)
Room(s): Teen Space

Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm

On your mark, get set, solve! Grab your friends for our Jigsaw Puzzle competition. Teams of two to four players will race against the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle. The fastest team to finish will win bragging rights and a prize. Don't miss this opportunity for some friendly competition!

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Games/Gaming
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Wiggle Worms

Friday, April 17, 2026, 10 – 10:45am

Get ready to wiggle and giggle at Wiggle Worms!This interactive storytime is perfect for our youngest library visitors. We'll sing bouncy songs, play fun fingerplays, and explore a variety of toys together . It's a wonderful opportunity for your little one to socialize and for you to connect with other caregivers in a warm and supportive environment.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: Ages 0-2 Years
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Yoga at the Library

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:30am – 12:30pm

Yoga at the Library is a free class available for all levels

This gentle class will be in the Bard Room of Morrisson-Reeves Library. Comfortable clothes are recommended. Bring your mat or use one provided.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Wellness
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Zine Workshop: Earth Day/Love Your Mother

Monday, April 20, 2026, 4 – 7pm

Zines are a unique and innovative way to be creative with a handmade, individual print. They are whatever you want them to be - and that's the beauty. In this workshop, you will create a piece that will be compiled into MRL’s very own zine. Pieces can include (but are not limited to) collages, poems, comic strips, drawings, etc.

Copies of the zine and original artwork will be available for participants to pick up one week after the workshop.

Materials provided, but feel free to bring any specific items you’d like.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Arts & Crafts - Teens & Adults, Arts & Crafts for Kids
Audience: All Ages Welcome
Room(s): Bard Room

Plants Storytime with Richmond Parks

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11am – 12pm

In partnership with the Richmond Parks Department greenhouse, we are hosting a special plant themed storytime for everyone to enjoy. We will read three books about nature and learn facts about how different plants grow. Every guest will also get to plant their own seeds and take them home to care for as they sprout. This program is free and open to the public with all supplies included.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: Ages 2-5 Years
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Tech Help at the Richmond Senior Center

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1 – 3pm

Got tech questions? We've got answers! Registration is preferred, call the Richmond Senior Center at 765-983-7300 to sign up. Bring your own portable device to get one-on-one help with:

Device basics (phones, tablets, laptops)
Printing from any device
Sharing photos
Downloading free ebooks with Libby
Email settings and attachments
Navigating library resources (Libby, Transparent Language, and more!)
General "What the tech?" troubleshooting

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Off Site

Economy MRL Express Stop

Economy Park
11150 US-35
Economy, IN 47339
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2 – 4pm

The library is hitting the road! The MRL Express is our mobile branch on wheels, bringing the best of the library directly into your community to make using the library easier and more convenient for you.

What’s on Board?
We’ve packed the truck with a rotating selection of high-quality materials for all ages, including:

Popular Books: From the latest bestsellers to hidden gems.
DVDs: Grab a movie for your next family night or a weekend binge-watch.
Kids & Teen Favorites: A great variety of stories to keep young readers inspired.

Kids Corner: Marble Painting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4 – 4:30pm

Week 3 of Science month! Time to make a mess with marbles, shaving cream and food coloring. What sort of shapes and figures can you make?

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: STEM For Kids
Audience: Ages 6-8 Years, Ages 8 -12 Years, Children
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Building a Budget that Works

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6 – 7pm

Building a budget is easier than you think, if you follow some simple steps. Come and learn about the steps to building a budget that can truly help you stay on track and make your budget work for YOU!

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Workshop
Audience: Adults, Staff
Room(s): Bard Room

CANCELLED - Workshop Wednesdays: Google Earth and Google Maps

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, MRL will host themed Workshops in the Information Services Department. These sessions will feature self-paced video tutorials and hands-on assistance from an experienced instructor. This week's focus will be Google Earth and Google Maps.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Research Lab

MRL Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 4:30 – 6pm

This is the meeting for the Library Board of Directors. Typically the Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Kleinknecht Board Room. Occasionally this date is changed. Please contact the library for future meeting dates.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: MRL Internal Function
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Information Services Conference Room

Author Talk: Mark Hamilton - 1803: The Wintering

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Mark Hamilton's 1803: The Wintering is a People's History, written in traditional verse. This volume is based on Captain William Clark's journal entries while the Lewis & Clark Expedition was at Camp Dubois on the Mississippi River, just north of St. Louis. The aesthetic harkens back to the Romantics with Odes, Ballads, Sonnets, and heroic couplets. It has been praised by readers, editors, writers, and historians.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Author Visit
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Spring Flowers

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Bring some color into your day by using pipe cleaners to create a beautiful flower or two. This hands-on activity lets you practice your crafting skills as you twist and shape flexible stems into colorful petals. You can follow along with a simple pattern or use your imagination to invent a brand new type of plant. It is a relaxing way to spend time at the library and create a cheerful decoration that will never wilt.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Arts & Crafts for Kids
Audience: Tweens (Ages 9-12)
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Music Movement and Stories

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10 – 10:45am

Sing, Move and learn together at Music, Movement & Stories.! This interactive storytime is designed to engage your little one with fun songs, fingerplays, and stories all while using diverse props . It's a fantastic opportunity for your child to develop their motor skills and language and for you to connect with other caregivers in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: Ages 2-5 Years
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Tech Help Thursdays

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Got tech questions? We've got answers! Using library equipment as available or bring your own portable device, get one-on-one help with:

Device basics (phones, tablets, laptops)
Printing from any device
Sharing photos
Downloading free ebooks with Libby
Email settings and attachments
Navigating library resources (Libby, Transparent Language, and more!)
General "What the tech?" troubleshooting

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Research Lab

Teen Speak Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5 – 6pm

A book club just for teens! Select and discuss the most popular and buzzworthy teen materials (books, graphic novels, etc.). Join us for honest, laid-back discussion on what everyone is reading.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Book Club
Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18)
Room(s): Teen Space

PowerPoint Night

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6 – 7:30pm

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Live Performance
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Bard Room

Wiggle Worms

Friday, April 24, 2026, 10 – 10:45am

Get ready to wiggle and giggle at Wiggle Worms!This interactive storytime is perfect for our youngest library visitors. We'll sing bouncy songs, play fun fingerplays, and explore a variety of toys together . It's a wonderful opportunity for your little one to socialize and for you to connect with other caregivers in a warm and supportive environment.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: Ages 0-2 Years
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Fairy Tea Party

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11am – 12pm

Step into a magical world at MRL’s Fairy Tea Party. We will spend the afternoon listening to enchanting stories and creating beautiful fairy-themed crafts to take home. After the activities, everyone will gather to enjoy a special fairy snack.

Feel free to come dressed in your favorite fairy wings or garden attire as we celebrate together.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: All Ages Welcome
Room(s): Bard Room

Tech Help at the Richmond Senior Center

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10 – 11:30am

Got tech questions? We've got answers! Registration is preferred, call the Richmond Senior Center at 765-983-7300 to sign up. Bring your own portable device to get one-on-one help with:

Device basics (phones, tablets, laptops)
Printing from any device
Sharing photos
Downloading free ebooks with Libby
Email settings and attachments
Navigating library resources (Libby, Transparent Language, and more!)
General "What the tech?" troubleshooting

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Off Site

Greens Fork MRL Express Stop

Greens Fork Fire Department
114 E Pearl St
Greens Fork, IN 47345
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2 – 4pm

The library is hitting the road! The MRL Express is our mobile branch on wheels, bringing the best of the library directly into your community to make using the library easier more convenient for you.

What’s on Board?
We’ve packed the truck with a rotating selection of high-quality materials for all ages, including:

Popular Books: From the latest bestsellers to hidden gems.
DVDs: Grab a movie for your next family night or a weekend binge-watch.
Kids & Teen Favorites: A great variety of stories to keep young readers inspired.

Kids Corner: Kinetic Sand

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4 – 4:30pm

Final week of Science Month! Join us in sensory fun time. We will make our own kinetic sand or kinetic dough. Use as a stimming device, fun sensory play or just good ol' science time.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: STEM For Kids
Audience: Ages 6-8 Years, Ages 8 -12 Years, Children
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

CANCELLED - Workshop Wednesdays: Library Digital Resources

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10am – 12pm

Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, MRL will host themed Workshops in the Information Services Department. These sessions will feature self-paced video tutorials and hands-on assistance from an experienced instructor. This week's focus will be Library Digital Resources.

Event Kind: One-time
Event Type: Technology Class
Audience: Adults
Room(s): Research Lab

Music Movement and Stories

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10 – 10:45am

Sing, Move and learn together at Music, Movement & Stories.! This interactive storytime is designed to engage your little one with fun songs, fingerplays, and stories all while using diverse props . It's a fantastic opportunity for your child to develop their motor skills and language and for you to connect with other caregivers in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: Ages 2-5 Years
Room(s): Children's Programming Room

Wiggle Worms

Friday, May 1, 2026, 10 – 10:45am

Get ready to wiggle and giggle at Wiggle Worms!This interactive storytime is perfect for our youngest library visitors. We'll sing bouncy songs, play fun fingerplays, and explore a variety of toys together . It's a wonderful opportunity for your little one to socialize and for you to connect with other caregivers in a warm and supportive environment.

Event Kind: Recurring
Event Type: Storytime
Audience: Ages 0-2 Years
Room(s): Children's Programming Room