Rentals.............................................4–10, 13–16 Switchyard Park............................................8–9 Community Gardening Bryan Park and Mills Pools ......................10–11 Twin Lakes Recreation Center .... 12–13, 30–32

May–August 2022 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. April 2022 Hours: M W F 11 a.m.–7 p.m., T, Th by reservation only Closings: Spring Holiday (April 15), Memorial Day (May 30), Independence Day (July 4) Specialist: Jaylynn Burney Bus Line: #3 drops at Fifth and Elm Streets Ages: All ages are welcome. Children under age 10 yrs. must be accompanied when in the facility by a responsible caregiver age 18 yrs. and up. Facility information: Gymnasium, restrooms, full kitchen, library, third floor activity room Rentals: Gymnasium, kitchen/classroom, and third floor Call 349-3735 for reservation and cost information. Accessibility: Designated parking space on west side of building, ramp and elevator on ground floor, gym entrance is accessible. Recent enhancements to the Banneker Community Center makes each space multi-purpose to fit the needs of youth, families, and adults! Improvements include a projector and speakers in the gym, all-new furniture, a kitchen perfect for meetings or cooking demonstrations, and more. Schedule a visit and check out this new twist on our historic building.

Evans-Porter Memorial Library

The Banneker Community Center is proud to host the Evans-Porter Memorial Library. The library offers fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens, and children. Recent encyclopedias and other reference materials are available to help with homework. A focus on African-American history and culture reflects the library’s location in a historically significant building and neighborhood.

Family Resource Center

Located on the third floor, this is a place where families can gather information, network with others, build a support system, and enjoy their children in a fun, safe space.

Pickup Basketball for Cis Women, Transgender Women & Men, Non-binary People & Underrepresented Genders

Weekly full-court basketball games. All skill levels are welcome for an hour of fun and fitness.

Wednesdays, 6/1–8/31 • 6–7 p.m. Pay what you can; suggested $2–$10. For ages 18 yrs. and up. Enter through Elm Street entrance.

Banneker Block Party

Banneker celebrates summer camp participants and their families, and you’re invited! This spread-out affair on Elm Street features a talent show, carnival games, and food!

Friday, July 22 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.

City of Bloomington, IN - Banneker Community Center

The Bloomington Community Gardening Program offers rental plots and raised beds in Butler Park Community Gardens, Switchyard Park Community Gardens, and Willie Streeter Community Gardens. Pop-up garden classes and events occur throughout the season. Visit bloomington.in.gov/ parks/community-gardening and follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on social media for updated information. Contact us at communitygardens@bloomington.in.gov or 349-3704.

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