Career Center at East 38th Street
Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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Dungeons & Dragons at Lawrence
Calling all ADVENTURERS! First-time players or experienced adventurers, join us to explore Dungeons and Dragons. Game materials and dice provided, just bring your imagination!
Circulating Sound Concert - featuring the Rutkowski-Wright Duo
This concert features the Rutkowski Wright Duo. You can check them out or learn about upcoming performances at this website . The Circulating Sound Concert series features live music at Central Library and at branches throughout the system. Join us for concerts featuring local artists performing a..
Minnesota Timberwolves at Indiana Pacers
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Louisville Bats at Indianapolis Indians
MiLB Triple-A: Louisville Bats at Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field
Paws to Read at College Avenue
School-aged children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a non-judgmental registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence!
Around the Stitching Table A Drop-In Crafting Community
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.
Career Center at Haughville
The Career Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Play & Learn with Gymboree
Participating in a diverse class of physical, social, and cognitive developmental skills creates a dynamic class where younger children benefit from watching older children and older children benefit from being leaders. This program is a great opportunity for siblings to experience class together,..
Teen Cuisine: Fruit Salsa
Create a bright and tasty fruit salsa using simple ingredients.
Pajama Storytime at Eagle
Families with children ages 3 - 8 are invited for a fun-filled storytime featuring music, stories, and a craft. Children can wear their pajamas!
Chair Yoga for Caregivers and All
Join Amy for chair-based yoga especially designed for caregivers to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation. Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity...
Crafty Adult DIY
Join the crafting and fun at Spades Park! The second Friday of each month will feature a different craft. Supplies are provided. April will be cross stitch journals. May will be painted clay pots.
Directed Drawing
Calling all junior artists! Join us for a step-by-step drawing instruction!
Career Center at Martindale-Brightwood
The Career Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. No registration required! Located in the Computer Lab, this is a drop-in session, meaning you can arrive at any time between 2-4pm. Please expect a short wait as we assist other.
Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers
NBA: Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
BYO Book: A Different Kind of Book Club
BYO Book is modeled after Silent Book Club. Bring whatever you’re currently reading and enjoy a period of silent reading followed by discussion with fellow book lovers.
Pajama Storytime at Irvington
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for bedtime stories, songs, and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie. No registration is required.
Family Game Day at Southport
Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided.
Spanish Conversation Circle - Online
Spanish Conversation Circle takes place on Zoom. Please register to receive a a zoom link, sent out a day before the program via email. This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Tiny Tinkerers
Make, learn, and share together! This interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skill for young children and their caregivers.
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness
Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity improves posture, flexibility, balance, strength, and mind/body awareness. It helps to promote more steadiness and confidence in one’s body along with an overall...
Teen Writing Group
Join local author Katie Andrews Potter for an engaging writing workshop series for teens. In each session, participants will respond to creative prompts based on poetry and literary quotes around a certain theme. The theme for this week is "Memories".
City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge is an international effort to document plants and wildlife in cities around the world. Each year, it takes place as a four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, bringing communities together to see what’s possible when we all work toward a shared goal. Learn about...
Bilingual Storytime at Spades Park - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Teen: Fantasy Fitness
Get moving like your favorite characters! Whether you're channeling anime warriors, fantasy fighters, or superhero strength, build real-world fitness inspired by epic fictional worlds. Train your body, sharpen your mindset, and level up—one workout at a time.
Crochet-A-Long
Bring along your works in progress to work on or with the group. Stop by the Info Desk to get yarn to make something for the cause.
Paper Crafts: Rainbow Spinners
Learn how to use simple supplies to make mesmerizing paper spinners.
Circulating Sound Concert - featuring Mariachi Sol Jalisciense
This concert features beloved local band, Mariachi Sol Jalisciense. You can check them out or learn about upcoming performances on their facebook page . The Circulating Sound Concert series features live music at Central Library and at branches throughout the system. Join us for concerts featuring..
Make it: Recycled Castle Building
Reuse material and develop your creative skills! Join us to build your own castle to take home with you.
Club de Lectura en Español
El libro para el mes de abril es En Auschwitz no había Prozac escrito por Edith Eger. Este evento se llevará a cabo como una reunión/seminario en persona. Aquellos que se registren recibirán instrucciones por correo electrónico aproximadamente 24 horas antes del...
Haitian Creole Conversation Circle
Topics to be discussed are: Basic Greetings Self Introduction Ask Basic Questions Ordering Food Body Parts/At the Hospital Numbers & Counting/Shopping Colors/Haitian Arts Telling Time Seasons and Direction The Verbs: To Have and To Be In partnership with: This program is made possible by the...
Act It Out Storytime
Registration required. Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Yoga is relaxation that energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity improves posture, flexibility, balance, strength, and mind/body awareness. It helps to promote more steadiness and confidence in one’s body along with an overall sense of...
Gardening in Shade
The IndyPL Seed Library is great, but what is even better is learning what to do with those seeds! Join Garden Designer, Coach, and Blogger Amy Mullen to learn about Design strategies Plant recommendations Management techniques Check out some of the other gardening classes on the Library's online...
STEAM Station
Learn, read, and explore together! This interactive storytime introduces STEAM concepts and early literacy skills to young children and their caregivers.
Teen Zone at Decatur
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to play games, socialize, eat snacks, and do crafts.
Crafternoon at West Indianapolis
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.
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness
Made possible by The Indianapolis Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Circulating Sound Concert - featuring the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Philharmonic , an all-volunteer community orchestra, presents a one-hour Saturday afternoon concert that is free and open to the public. Featured on the program will be light classics and some children's favorites, including music from Bluey and How to Train Your Dragon. Also on...
Teens Craft: Painted Birdhouses
Decorate a colorful, hand-painted birdhouse for your yard or windowsill.
Connection Cafe for Caregivers, Care Receivers, & Everyone
Everyone needs connection - even if you just need a safe space to sit with others without needing to talk. This hour is for YOU. LaDonna hosts this space with a lot of creative, supportive, and engaging ways to feel welcome and "seen". In 2026 each month will have a different theme guiding the...
Homeschool: Growing into Spring
Homeschool families: Join us for a fun activity to welcome spring! Decorate a small clay pot and plant a seed to take home and grow.
Art Adventures
Made possible by The Indianapolis Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Storytime Steps
Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.
Family Storytime at Nora
Families with children of all ages are invited to listen to stories, sing songs and participate in movement activities.
English Conversation Circle
This class focuses on casual conversation. We discuss topics on American culture, idioms, phrasal verbs, some grammar, and much much more! Facilitators are TESOL trained. This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
STEM Challenge: Bounce Science
They're quick, bouncy, and fun! Learn how to make a bouncy ball with science!
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