Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Ferdinand. Feed your creative side.
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Led by experienced artists, children and their families will work together to create works of art featuring photo(s) that represent this memory. Families may experiment with a variety of art supplies and tools as they choose colors, shapes, imagery and objects that express who they are as a family..
A story time that incorporates songs and dance, and will help start a great day. Encourages language development and physical activity. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers
Come as you are or in your dancing clothes! This program is in partnership with Ballet INitiative. For more information, visit their website .
Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join monthly to meet, work on projects, share their recent creations, and discuss fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome.
Welcome to The Crafty Crew- a group for young adults ages 18 to 30 who want to hang out and craft! This session is a free craft. Bring in whatever you want to work on while you hang out. Paper craft, knitting, beads, etc. No registration needed.
Paper isn't just for coloring and writing on. You can make such amazing and wonderful things all with just a few simple sheets of paper! Find out what you can make with only just a bit of paper!
Learn all about our nocturnal, feathered friends! Dissect a real owl pellet, learn about owl population dynamics, and make a cool craft to take home.
Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join monthly to meet, work on projects, share their recent creations, and discuss fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome.
Come to the library to enjoy story time with Ms. Karen! Participants will hear 2-3 books, sing songs, and do a fun craft while practicing early literacy skills. Snacks will also be provided. Parent or guardian must remain present. Registration requested but not required.
Calling all crafters! Join us for creativity and conversation. Crafts of all mediums and measures are welcome. Some basic supplies are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies or current projects to work on.
January's prepared craft will be crochet. February's prepared craft will be knitting. March's prepared craft will be origami. April's prepared craft will be magazine collages.
New spots have opened for this popular program Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt? Here is your chance. Learn some basics with experienced quilter Lorry Kirschner. Please bring some neutral thread and (if you can) a working sewing machine. We will have a limited number of sewing machines...
Some supplies (spare fabric, embroidery thread and needles, yarn, sewing machine and accessories) will be available to aid you in your projects! Floss 'n' Goss takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, from 6-8 p.m. in the Maker Space. This is a drop-in club, you don't have to stay for the...
Help us commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States by adding your contribution to a collaborative art project. Each project invites reflection on civic life and the shared American experience. Join us for a hands-on community activity with the artist team of Vanessa...
Made possible by The Indianapolis Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Love to crochet, knit, or work with other fiber arts? Would you like to meet others who do as well? Come to the Yarn Club and work on your latest project or ask for help if you are stuck!
Please join Nora staff for an evening of free play with musical instruments.
Preschoolers ages 2 - 6 and an adult are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays followed by an art and craft time.
Bring your own project, socialize, and get help if you need it. This is not a class, but help is provided if you are new to the craft. Limited supplies for beginners are available.
La profesoraBrenda Sarmientode la Universidad de Purdue y sus estudiantes llevarán a cabo una hora de cuentos bilingüe en la sucursal Holman de la biblioteca pública, en el centro de Lafayette. Habrá cuentos, actividades y una manualidad que ayudarán a los niños y a los padres a hacer conexiones...
Ages 13 & Up: Hungry for something new? At Teen Cookbook Club, you can chop, sauté, and eat your way through a different recipe every month. Pick up practical kitchen skills, cook alongside others, and enjoy a taste of your hard work at the end. This program is supported by the National Endowment...
Design a unique amulet using faux crystals, moss, and vines to make a wearable piece of art.
Ages 2–5: Wiggle, sing, and play your way through food-themed stories at Wiggle Worm Storytime. Each week explores a different food group through read-alouds, songs, movement, and hands-on activities like pasta collages and paper-plate pizzas. Storytime wraps up with free play, giving little ones...
Join us at Klondike every Thursday morning for stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities to help build early literacy skills!
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Teens (Grades 6-12) Use Morse code and yarn to fashion your very own wall hanging! Registration Required
Use air dry clay to create a tiny plant buddy for your desk!
Babies and toddlers up to 36 months along with their grownup are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun! Children are welcome to wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal.
Ages 2–5: Move, listen, and make music together at Music Makers Storytime. Each session uses songs, interactive books, and simple instruments like scarves and egg shakers to build listening skills, coordination, and group participation through music and movement.
Adults (18+) Let your creativity bloom and make an assortment of flower crafts! You’ll have multiple options to pick from including mini beaded plants, clay jewelry and macramé keychains. Registration Required
Swing by Wyandotte Branch every Thursday at 11 for songs, stories, and fun! Best for families with children 6 and under.
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Ages 0–2: Cuddle, listen, and explore at Tiny Tot Time. Through short stories, songs, and simple movements using shakers and scarves, little ones begin building early listening and motor skills. Each session ends with free play for exploration and connection.
Transform broken paper into beautiful art, using vines and blooms to repair your pieces.
All the Colors is a chance for LGBTQ+ adults and supporters to gather together. We will discuss what group members would like to do during the 2026 monthly programs. This month there will be a craft- DIY Gnome Cup.
Toddler Time combines books, rhymes, crafts, activities and music for children ages 24-42 months.
Drop off your child's favorite stuffie the day before for a spring stuffie sleepover! Staff will take pictures of the stuffie's fun night at the Library and your child can pick up their stuffie and pictures the next morning at Stuffie Storytime!
Ages 0–1: Share songs, stories, and gentle bounces together at Baby Lap Sit Storytime. This calm, interactive session supports early language and sensory awareness while giving babies a chance to listen, watch, and respond from a caregiver’s lap. Storytime ends with relaxed playtime for babies and..
Preschool Storytime is designed for children from 3 1/2 to 6 years. Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and book-related fun.
This program is for seniors and adults who enjoy listening to stories. It is especially beneficial for people who face barriers that prevent them from enjoying literature. Staff will read aloud poems and a short story, as well as lead a discussion on the pieces that are selected. Everyone is...
Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
East 38th Street Branch is partnered with Donisha Derice to present a book club that solely focuses on books written by Black authors.
Whether you’re into cold cases, haunted houses, or epic quests, bring a book you loved—or you hated—to The Brain Freeze Files Book Club! Share your thoughts with fellow fans of true crime, the paranormal, and fantasy as you swap recommendations, vent about plot twists, and uncover new reads to...
Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees is a collection of personal essays by Aimee Nezhukumatathil that uses food as a way to examine memory, culture, and everyday life. Moving between childhood, family, travel, and the natural world, Nezhukumatathil reflects on how meals and ingredients connect..
Grab your yarn and crochet hooks, your fabric and sewing supplies, or even your junk journal and washi tape for a relaxing afternoon at Crafternoons. Meet with a group of crafters every week to share ideas, show off projects, or just dedicate time to your WIPs—no matter what you’re creating!...
Join us at Wea Prairie for fun stories for all ages! Enjoy stories, songs, craft and movement intended to help build early literacy skills.
Children (Age 11 & under) Bring your stuffed animal friend to a special evening storytime, then leave them at the library for a fun overnight adventure! Pick up your friend the next day during Popcorn & Pickup. Adult caregivers must remain in the room. Registration Required
Crafternoon at West Indianapolis is an arts and crafts club. You can bring your current creative project to work on or use our supplies to start something new! Everyone is welcome. Join us every Monday at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of crafting, conversation, and being creative.