Learn something new in Vincennes. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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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...
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.
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..
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.
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.
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. Indianapolis-based artist Jim Walker will share prompts and questions with...
This bilingual storytime is told in both American Sign Language and English. Kids (and their adults) will experience stories, learn relevant ASL signs, do chants, and more! According to the American Society of Deaf Children (ASDC), “Research shows that reading and signing stories together...
How can you resist their faces? If you love highland cows, register to create a highland cow diamond painted coaster!
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.
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.
Discuss The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate while eating cotton candy, and do a fun craft themed around the book! Registration required. Books are available to pick up at March's Book Buzz meeting, or available to pick up from the Youth Services help desk starting in April.
Babies and toddlers up to age 3 with an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by socialization and playtime with age appropriate toys
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 artist Gina Lee Robbins....
Made possible by The Indianapolis Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
"A novel based on the forgotten true story of one of the nation's first female deputy sheriffs. Constance Kopp doesn't quite fit the mold. She towers over most men, has no interest in marriage or domestic affairs, and has been isolated from the world since a family secret sent her and her sisters...
Preschoolers ages 2 - 6 and an adult are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays followed by an art and craft time.
Ready to take control of your professional future? Join us for this 3 session series of engaging two-hour workshops that go beyond typical career advice to help you chart a meaningful and fulfilling professional path. In these interactive sessions you'll discover how to align your career with...
Spread some spring time cheer. Learn to create easy bird seed ornaments for our feathered friends.
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...
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
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!
Teens (Grades 6-12) Use Morse code and yarn to fashion your very own wall hanging! Registration Required
Design a unique amulet using faux crystals, moss, and vines to make a wearable piece of art.
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.
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.
Use air dry clay to create a tiny plant buddy for your desk!
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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.
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..
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...
Bring your little artist to explore painting and color mixing through a fun night of finger painting! Come prepared for a messy adventure.
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.
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!
End the day on a happy note with stories and songs for young children and their caregivers at this interactive storytime!
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.
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...
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.
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.
Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Move and groove with us! Each session combines stories and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.