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Library Card Expirations: Has your Library card expired? It's ok—we make renewals easy! Stop by the Main Library or West Branch Library with your state-issued ID and we'll renew your card. If you aren't comfortable visiting the Library yet, park in one of the available designated parking spaces for Curbside Pickup and one of our staff members will safely renew your card from your vehicle.

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    Teen Advisory Board

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    Digital Programs
    Premieres Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 pm

    Ages 12-19: Teens! What do you want to see at the Library? Interact with other passionate volunteers to implement popular trends, plan incredible programs, and be a positive role model as a member of the Teen Advisory Board. TAB meets monthly and welcomes all newcomers. Email kbailey@vigo.lib.in.us to become a TAB member.

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Digital Programs
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Premieres Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 pm
Ages 12-19: Teens! What do you want to see at the Library? Interact with other passionate volunteers to implement popular trends, plan incredible programs, and be a positive role model as a member of the Teen Advisory Board. TAB meets monthly and welcomes all newcomers. Email kbailey@vigo.lib.in.us to become a TAB member.

Hour of Code: Blast Asteroids

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Niche Academy
Premieres Friday, December 11 at 4:00 pm
Registration Required.
Click here to register online.
Ages 5-11: Code a video game with your child using Scratch 3.0, an easy-to-use programming language that helps children think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Follow along with the video tutorial on Niche Academy to create the game Blast Asteroids, then create other projects with advice from your copy of Coding with Scratch 3.0. Books will be available for curbside pick-up or home delivery while supplies last. Contact 812.232.1113 for more information.

Winter Crystals

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Digital Programs
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Premieres Friday, December 18 at 1:00 pm
Registration Required.
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Ages 12-19: Grow beautiful crystalline sculptures overnight using pipe cleaners, alum, and water! Kits will be available for curbside pick-up or home delivery while supplies last. A list of supplies for at-home participation will be available at facebook.com/vigolibrary. Contact 812.232.1113 for more information.

Teen Advisory Board

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Digital Programs
Discord
Premieres Tuesday, December 22 at 4:30 pm
Ages 12-19: Teens! What do you want to see at the Library? Interact with other passionate volunteers to implement popular trends, plan incredible programs, and be a positive role model as a member of the Teen Advisory Board. TAB meets monthly and welcomes all newcomers. Email kbailey@vigo.lib.in.us to become a TAB member.

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