Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Fort Wayne. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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Teens & Adults (18+) Student Art and Creative Writing Reception & Contest Awards Experience the artistic talents of local high-school students as they showcase their entries in The People Next Door Student Art and Creative Writing Contest. Each work on display is inspired by the personal stories...
Registration is Required. Local Address: Yujo Ramen and Bubble Tea at 9431 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. The Yaga siblings—Bellatine, a young woodworker, and Isaac, a wayfaring street performer and con artist—have been estranged since childhood, separated both by resentment...
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..
Spread some spring time cheer. Learn to create easy bird seed ornaments for our feathered friends.
After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the middle east, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all. They envision a series of operational dominos culminating in a...
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...
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Swing by Wyandotte Branch every Thursday at 11 for songs, stories, and fun! Best for families with children 6 and under.
Everyone has a story to tell. Join Greatriarchs featured in the Polklore Micro-Museum at your local library branch, and create while being inspired by neighborhood history and fantastic people! Storytelling Drawing Sessions use long-term residents as models to get to know their stories. Artists are.
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.
You may have seen The Village at SPARK on the Circle from August through the Taylor Swift Eras Tour ( here's an IndyStar article about it ), and now that the weather is cold, this community artwork is coming indoors. The Village is a large-scale fiber piece made of pompoms and latch hook sections...
Join us at Klondike every Thursday morning for stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities to help build early literacy skills!
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.
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.
Design a unique amulet using faux crystals, moss, and vines to make a wearable piece of art.
Come as you are or in your dancing clothes! This program is in partnership with Ballet INitiative. For more information, visit their website .
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.
Teens (Grades 6-12) Use Morse code and yarn to fashion your very own wall hanging! Registration Required
Puppets run amok as they take over and have their own storytime. Join us for puppet silliness. Wed. April 15 @ 6:30 pm. Thurs. April 16 @ 10:30 am
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.
At the end of each program we will have a playdate! Older siblings are welcomed too! Al final del programa todos son invitados para jugar juntos! Hermanos mayores son bienvenidos!
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..
Make a fun and simple project with other crafty folk! This session, we'll be making blooming letters. Materials are provided and registration is required.
Crafters and artists are welcome to join monthly to meet, work on projects, share their recent creations, and chat. All skill levels are welcome.
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...
Toddler Time combines books, rhymes, crafts, activities and music for children ages 24-42 months.
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...
Drop in on Tuesday afternoons to hang with other crafters and work on your current projects. Be a part of our crafting community! Bring your own crafts, learn techniques from each other, and swap skills & stories.
Build your own set of Pentamino blocks for on-the-go play.
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..
Preschool Storytime is designed for children from 3 1/2 to 6 years. Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and book-related fun.
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Use air dry clay to create a tiny plant buddy for your desk!
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.
Ages 5-9: Sing a song, hear a story, and help build it as you go. At 12 Points Storytime, your child won’t just sit and listen; they’ll be invited to place felt pieces on the board, join in when they’re ready, and take part in a simple activity or craft before heading home. Some days are quieter,...
Bring your little artist to explore painting and color mixing through a fun night of finger painting! Come prepared for a messy adventure.
Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and join us for art projects, games, studying, reading, and snacks.
Join us at Wea Prairie for fun stories for all ages! Enjoy stories, songs, craft and movement intended to help build early literacy skills.
Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
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!...
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.
Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6 - 11 are invited to take a turn reading to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve your reading skills and self-confidence. Kids may read from any book they choose.
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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
End the day on a happy note with stories and songs for young children and their caregivers at this interactive storytime!
Baby and Toddler story time is a great way to help your infant and toddler with physical skills, early language, and early literacy skills as well as increase the bond between the parent or caregiver and a young child.
This 90 minute class is led by instructors from the Indy Art Center . Discover the art of hoop embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop. Students will learn how to create a design, set up a hoop, and practice a variety of stitches. With step-by-step guidance, participants will create their own.