Family-friendly things to do across Hamilton County — story times, science programs, craft afternoons, festivals and more in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville. Updated daily.
"As I See It" is a solo exhibit of watercolor paintings by Fishers-based artist Rich Ernsting. Learn more about the show on our website here . Part of Ignite Studio's solo exhibit …
Make a "creepy creature" to celebrate Halloween. Use embroidery floss, yarn, and found objects to create a spooky creation. All instructions and materials provided for this self-gu…
Enjoy a solo exhibition of Zoya Rishi's art completed during her teen art residency at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Media include colorful, abstract paintings and pencil sketche…
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
(Ages 2–5) Put on your costume and join us for lively Halloween stories and songs! No registration or tickets are required. Siblings are welcome. Please enjoy all snacks before and…
DRESS for MESS! This program fills up quickly! If you cannot make it, please cancel your registration.
This program incorporates songs and dance that will help get you ready for your busy day. Encourages the development of gross motor skills and language skills. For toddlers and pre…
(Ages 2–5) Put on your costume and join us for lively Halloween stories and songs! No registration or tickets are required. Siblings are welcome. Please enjoy all snacks before and…
DRESS for MESS! This program fills up quickly! If you cannot make it, please cancel your registration.
Interested in getting started on your family tree? Need help with a problem ancestor? Just want to hang out with other genealogists? Come join us for a weekly genealogy drop-in! Br…
Details →This month we will explore the colorful, heartfelt work of artist and author Carmen Lomas Garza, whose paintings and paper cut art ( papel picado ) celebrate Mexican–American famil…
If playing some fun games with fellow gamers sounds like a good way to spend a Monday evening, then our Nintendo Switch Game Night is the program for you. This casual, drop-in styl…
Design and print your own vintage-style Halloween treat bags! Stop by any time during this event to design a template using our provided materials. Then watch the Riso work it's Ha…
Join community members from a variety of backgrounds to practice speaking English. This group is led by volunteers and is open to people with any level of English. Activities will …
Details →This class will help you to stay more flexible, balanced, and toned. While there may be some similarities to yoga poses this is not a yoga class. For your comfort and enjoyment of …
Details →This program incorporates songs and dance that will help get you ready for your busy day. Encourages the development of gross motor skills and language skills. For toddlers and pre…
(Ages 2–5) Join us for a few short, action-packed films based on popular children's Halloween stories. No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program…
Come as you are for a gentle, feel-good Tai Chi session focused on relaxation, balance, and easy breathing. No experience is needed to join. You’re welcome to stand or sit; chairs …
Details →Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
(Ages 2–5) Join us for a few short, action-packed films based on popular children's Halloween stories. No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program…
This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn school-readiness skills, develop social skills, and…
This book club will read selected titles from the 2026-2027 Intermediate Young Hoosier Book Award nominee list from August 2026 to April 2027. Participants will then vote for their…
Join us to celebrate this fun fall holiday! Use your creativity to paint a special 3D-printed creature, enjoy additional arts and crafts activities, and play carnival games! We'll …
Join us to celebrate this fun fall holiday! A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the…
Open Board Gaming is a monthly recurring program on the 4th Tuesday of every month that provides adults with a welcoming space to gather, play board games, and socialize in a low-p…
Details →Attendees vote on the movie! Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged! There will be a costume contest at the end of the program with a prize. For teens in grades 6-12 only. Re…
Learn to use our Brother NQ100E embroidery machine - it’s easier than you think! In this quick start session, learn how to thread the machine and change thread colors, choose a pre…
Details →Step into the future with confidence! In this free workshop, you'll sharpen your digital literacy skills as you learn how to identify AI-generated content, discover practical AI to…
Details →Join us to celebrate this fun fall holiday! Use your creativity to paint a special 3D-printed creature, enjoy additional arts and crafts activities, and play carnival games! We'll …
Join us to celebrate this fun fall holiday! A limited number of free tickets will be available—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the…
This program is intended for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
The Page Turners book group offers two different sessions each month on Wednesday mornings at 9:30. Over the course of the year, both groups will read the same twelve books but in …
Details →This program is intended for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Practice speaking English in a casual and supportive setting. Library staff and volunteers will lead the sessions, and all skill levels are welcome. This weekly conversation group …
Details →From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans comes an emotionally rich work of historical fiction inspired by the true story of Etta Wheeler, a woman whose cour…
Details →Adobe Premiere Pro is an industry standard for video editing, but its many capabilities can be confusing if you don't know where to look! In this 1-on-1 session, you will learn abo…
Registration required.
Attendees vote on the movie. Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged! There will be a costume contest at the end of the program with a prize. For teens in grades 6-12 only. Re…
Of the myriad ways to add special effects to video footage, perhaps none are as versatile as hand-drawn animation. In this class, you will get a chance to try out this fun, limitle…
Bring in your old picture frames and learn how to spruce them up using various tricks of the trade from our in-house framer, Kenzye Penn. They can assist you in repairing cracked f…
We are bringing back a HEPL classic-Octoboo! Join us for an evening of trick-or-treat stations at the library, some creepy drop-in activites and a Halloween themed scavenger hunt! …
If you enjoy trading cards or comparing your card collection to other's, this is your club. It is also a time to meet other enthusiasts and make Pokemon related crafts or play card…
Welcome to Books on Tap! This month we will meet at MashCraft Fishers to discuss Home Before Dark by Riley Sager . Physical copies of the selection are available while supplies las…
Details →This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. Registration is not required. See a list of the books this group will be discussing each month. For more informati…
Details →We ask all attendees, including children, to refrain from eating during the program so that all participants can focus on and engage with the event's activities together.
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn school-readiness skills, develop social skills, and…
Enjoy snacks, an opportunity to discuss some of your favorite titles, and choose between silent reading or a fun read-aloud.
This month we will explore the colorful, heartfelt work of artist and author Carmen Lomas Garza, whose paintings and paper cut art ( papel picado ) celebrate Mexican–American famil…
Guest speaker Ben Inskeep, Program Director at Citizens Action Coalition, a consumer and environmental advocacy nonprofit organization, will share information about data centers in…
Details →Have you ever wanted to solve a mystery like Hercule Poirot in Death on the Nile or go on a globe‑trotting adventure like Indiana Jones or Evie O'Connell? Now is your chance! This …
Details →Join us for a fun Halloween-Themed concert with Mr. Dan, followed by trick-or-treating and activity stations around the library. Costumes Encouraged!
Sign up for a 30-minute appointment slot with a HEPL staff member. We can provide a basic introduction to using smartphones, tablets, or Windows computers; software like Microsoft …
Details →Bring your own art projects, or meet with the maker or contribute to the community quilt project. There are many ways to contribute: cutting, donating time or materials, applique, …
Bring your own art projects, or meet with the maker or contribute to the community quilt project. There are many ways to contribute: cutting, donating time or materials, applique, …
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