Community Calendar

Hoosier Hills Food Bank will host the Bloomington Community Book Fair October 15-20, 2026 at the Monroe County Fair Grounds. The book fair features over 100,000 items – books and much more. There are specialty areas with large collections of children’s books, rare and collectible “better books,” horror and science fiction books, games and puzzles, comics, stamps and coins, and a big media section with DVDs, CDs, records, and tapes all at great, low prices. There will also be programs and food trucks throughout the week.

Thursday, October 15th, 9am- 7pm – $10 Admission. Veteran’s Appreciation Day – veterans and active-duty military admitted free, Monroe County Veteran’s Services info table.

Friday, October 16th, 9am-7pm – FREE Admission.

Saturday, October 17th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission.

Sunday, October 18th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. Half-price Day! All items half-price. Meet Monroe Fire District firefighters.

Monday, October 19th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. $10 Bag It Day. Fill unlimited bags for $10 each. Better Books $20 Bag It – limit one.

Tuesday, October 20th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. $5 Bag It Day. Fill unlimited bags for $5 each. Better Books closed

Join us in the children's department every Saturday morning for Story Hour! All are welcome!

Bring your pups and join us for our 7th Annual Dog Day Downtown Presented by German American Bank!

FREE activities, thanks to our sponsors, will include:
- Doggie donut balls and ice-cream (quantities limited)
- Costume contest with prizes
- Dog agility course
- Dog adoptions
- Foam party
- Giveaways
- Bone bar (quantities limited)
- Pup cups (quantities limited)
- Pet pampering stations
- Photo displays to pose with your furry companions & more!

Representatives from local animal nonprofits will be in attendance. Local vendors will also be at the event selling dog-related products, custom pet caricatures, and craft beers from Barker Brewhouse!

ractice the art of drawing from observation in this hands-on still life drawing class! Each class will feature a new arrangement of objects for students to observe and interpret through drawing. You’ll explore composition, proportion, light, value, and different drawing techniques while building confidence in your observational skills.

This class is open to adults, as well as students in Grades 10–12, and is
welcoming to artists of varying experience levels. The class will primarily use
vine charcoal, with pencils also available for those who prefer working in graphite. Students with previous still life drawing experience are welcome to bring their own preferred drawing materials.

Instructor: Tracey Jen

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Art Studio

Time: Saturdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-to-week basis)

Full Schedule:

Saturday, September 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 3, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 21, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Make-up session, if
needed.)

Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure.
First Saturday of the month, S for Science.
Second Saturday of the month, T for Technology
Third Saturday of the month, E for Engineering
Fourth Saturday of the month, M for Math
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Maker

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!
In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make-up session, if needed

Hoosier Hills Food Bank will host the Bloomington Community Book Fair October 15-20, 2026 at the Monroe County Fair Grounds. The book fair features over 100,000 items – books and much more. There are specialty areas with large collections of children’s books, rare and collectible “better books,” horror and science fiction books, games and puzzles, comics, stamps and coins, and a big media section with DVDs, CDs, records, and tapes all at great, low prices. There will also be programs and food trucks throughout the week.

Thursday, October 15th, 9am- 7pm – $10 Admission. Veteran’s Appreciation Day – veterans and active-duty military admitted free, Monroe County Veteran’s Services info table.

Friday, October 16th, 9am-7pm – FREE Admission.

Saturday, October 17th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission.

Sunday, October 18th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. Half-price Day! All items half-price. Meet Monroe Fire District firefighters.

Monday, October 19th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. $10 Bag It Day. Fill unlimited bags for $10 each. Better Books $20 Bag It – limit one.

Tuesday, October 20th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. $5 Bag It Day. Fill unlimited bags for $5 each. Better Books closed

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!
In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make-up session, if needed

Hoosier Hills Food Bank will host the Bloomington Community Book Fair October 15-20, 2026 at the Monroe County Fair Grounds. The book fair features over 100,000 items – books and much more. There are specialty areas with large collections of children’s books, rare and collectible “better books,” horror and science fiction books, games and puzzles, comics, stamps and coins, and a big media section with DVDs, CDs, records, and tapes all at great, low prices. There will also be programs and food trucks throughout the week.

Thursday, October 15th, 9am- 7pm – $10 Admission. Veteran’s Appreciation Day – veterans and active-duty military admitted free, Monroe County Veteran’s Services info table.

Friday, October 16th, 9am-7pm – FREE Admission.

Saturday, October 17th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission.

Sunday, October 18th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. Half-price Day! All items half-price. Meet Monroe Fire District firefighters.

Monday, October 19th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. $10 Bag It Day. Fill unlimited bags for $10 each. Better Books $20 Bag It – limit one.

Tuesday, October 20th, 9am-6pm – FREE Admission. $5 Bag It Day. Fill unlimited bags for $5 each. Better Books closed

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!
In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make-up session, if needed