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Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Family-friendly things to do across Marion County — story times, science programs, craft afternoons, festivals and more in Beech Grove, Decatur, Indianapolis. Updated daily.
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Culture, History, and Society: Historic Indianapolis Diners, Ducks & Drive-Ins: Indianapolis's Roadside Architecture This in-person program highlights the eye-catching buildings an…
Details →Baby and Toddler storytime is a great way to help your infant and toddler foster physical skills, early language, and early literacy skills as well as increase the bond between the…
This program is made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Details →Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance. The Ca…
Details →Whether you’re new to Gmail or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will give you the tools to take control of your inbox and communicate in the digital world. By the end, yo…
Details →Homeschool families are welcome to join us for an hour of reading, activities, and socializing with other homeschool families. This month we will learn the basics of how to identif…
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.…
Details →Thank you to Cummins and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation for supporting this program.
For teens, ages 12-18. Join us at Teen Central on the 2nd floor! No registration needed!
Join us for a special Spooky Teen Zone! We will make spooky, gothic, or just plain scary Halloween Junk Journals! We will also make candy salad and have goody bags and journals for…
Join other teens and choose your own fun! We play games, make art and crafts,and other fun activities. Meet us in the Program Room to grab a snack and make new friends!
Explore the world of waterways by tackling hands-on challenges that uncover the power and complexity of rivers. Build bridges and dams, design a boat, and test your creativity and …
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Would you like to gain experience playing chess? Are you already experienced but looking for another outlet for over-the-board chess? Books & Rooks Chess Club is here for you! With…
July : making your own stamp/creating a linocut print of your own. August : camp crafts; including friendship bracelets, fortune tellers, and more. September : watercolor painting.…
Adults ages 18 and up are invited to learn the basics of 3D printing from concept to creation using Tinkercad, the S5 Ultimaker, and other 3D printers. This program will be held in…
Details →Learn about Chloe's writing, creative process, and the stories that have captivated readers around the world. Discover her journey to publication, get a behind-the-scenes look at h…
East 38th Street Branch is partnered with Donisha Derice to present a book club that solely focuses on books written by Black authors.
Details →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.
Details →Building on the fundamentals covered in the first series (Spring 2026), students will sharpen their skills in argumentation, rebuttal, and public speaking through engaging activiti…
Drop in for a pickup game of Mahjong.
Details →Explore tools and resources to develop and implement an emergency savings strategy. Learn what steps you can take to protect yourself during times of financial emergency or uncerta…
Details →Join us on this literary voyage as we discuss these captivating works of science fiction and explore the limitless possibilities of the cosmos. Ad Astra looks to provide an excitin…
Students ages 13-18 meet monthly to discuss books and media, plan fun events, and earn volunteer service hours. Members are able to give input on library issues and share ideas rel…
This Close Reading is a part of our monthly book club series The Read In, held in the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library. This program is a series with…
Details →Connect with your community while playing this classic video game. Easy to use controllers, suitable for School Age through Seniors, let you experience bowling without the weight o…
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…
Join us as we discuss Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller. "When Lula Dean, trying to rid public libraries of "pornographic" books, starts her own lending …
Details →This event is part of an ongoing game campaign. Keep an eye out for more opportunities for new players.
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and play time.
No special knowledge or experience needed. Come as you are. Qigong: We’ll find ease and strength in the body through a series of flowing movements set to music. This practice is al…
Details →Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Zombie Dice is an easy, quick-to-learn, press-your-luck dice-rolling game that offers a unique twist to the zombie genre. Players will compete in 4 groups of 5. Players act as zomb…
Join the Jordan YMCA for chair-based yoga to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.
Details →Families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited for stories, songs, engaging activities, and much more! Program occurs every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Babies from birth to 18 months are invited for stories, lap bounces, songs, and other early literacy activities!
Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime with special toys designed just for babies.
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.
This program will be followed by age appropriate learning activities.
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 old…
Staff will guide editing and reformatting of an existing resume, but can also get you started on building a resume from scratch. Additional information about career resources from …
Details →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,…
Details →The ABCs of Diabetes program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialist . This four-part series includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exerci…
Details →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 …
Details →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,…
Details →This session covers the latest AI-driven threats—including voice cloning, deceptive pop-up alerts, and highly realistic social media profiles and websites. Featuring real-world exa…
Details →Whether you’re new to Gmail or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will give you the tools to take control of your inbox and communicate in the digital world. By the end, yo…
Details →Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and join us for art projects, games, studying, reading, and snacks.
Teen Zone is followed by D&D club on select Tuesdays.
Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Details →Love a story but it didn’t end “right”? Missing some of your favorite characters? Maybe you could write it yourself! The Teen Fic Writing Club is an opportunity for you to hone you…
Just bring your curiosity and sense of fun! This group is for any one 12 and up.
Registration nice but walk-ins welcome!
No registration required.
Learn basic woodworking skills – how to measure, mark, and use tools safely. Start with raw materials and leave with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional planter box!…
For teens ages 12-18. No registration required.
If you’ve ever dreamed of making a podcast, narrating audiobooks, or recording your band, join us for a beginner’s guide to Adobe Audition. Considered an industry standard Digital …
Details →All notarizations are free of charge thanks to our partnership with Gold Torch Notary Services. Notary is Stephanie Kaminski - Lic# NP0758651 - EXP: 09/08/2032. Notary is conversat…
Details →During this session, meet a professional who works for PNC Bank and learn more about different banking and financial careers. Discuss the skills that are a good match for this care…
Destress after a day at work with Crafter Hours, a late-night drop-in craft session. Patrons are more than welcome to help themselves to our yarn, jewelry making supplies, paper, s…
Details →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.
Details →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 T…
Details →Each session will begin with a brief introduction to allow participants to get to know each other, followed by 30 minutes of independent writing time. The second half of the class …
Details →Emily Dickinson famously said “If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can warm me, I know that is poetry. If I feel physically as if the top of my head were ta…
Details →Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6 - 11 are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and …
Bring your cards and get ready to trade! For children 11 and under only.
Spanish Conversation Circle takes place in the Goodrich-Houk meet room at Central Library.
Details →Teens and Adults are invited to enjoy some creepy fun at Nora Library, with snacks, crafts, and spooky games! Come join us for a frighteningly good time!
Learn easy gardening basics like planting, soil, and plant care, plus simple hacks for creating your own garden at home, whether you’ve got a backyard, balcony, or just a sunny win…
Series Schedule January 4: "Oppenheimer" -- 1:30 p.m. February 3: "Ripley's Game" -- 5:50 p.m. March 31: "White Heat" -- 5:50 p.m. May 3: "Grand Prix" -- 1:30 p.m. July 21: "Buffal…
Details →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 stuff…
Popular Media: Horror! Horror: Horror is a genre of speculative fiction that is intended to disturb, frighten, or scare an audience. Bring an example of your favorite horror media …
Details →Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance. The Ca…
Details →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,…
Details →Families with children of all ages are invited to listen to stories, sing songs and participate in movement activities.
Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Families with children ages 3 -6 are invited for a fun-filled storytime featuring stories, music and activities! No Registration Required!
We explore a different theme each week, from favorites like dinosaurs and bears, to series like "the people in our neighborhood" and the alphabet! Join us at the College Ave Branch…
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and playtime.
Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years are invited for stories, songs, and other early literacy activities!
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregivers are invited to a special Halloween-themed storytime presented by The Black Hat Society, the philanthropic group of Irvi…
Children age 2 to 4 years old and their adult are invited to storytime with books, songs, dancing, crafts,and fun! The session is followed by playtime and interaction.
Babies and toddlers, birth through age 3, with an adult are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. It's a great way to introduce little ones to a lifelong lov…
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and play time.
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.
Babies and toddlers up to 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, toys, and more.
Children ages 3-5 and a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, crafts, and more! No registration is required.
Let's gather every Wednesday morning for a 30-minute storytime with Martindale-Brightwood's woolly mammoth, Mammoth. There will be dancing, reading, singing, storytelling with felt…
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 r…
Details →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, su…
Details →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 encou…
Details →Bring in your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop and learn how to print anything from your personal device at any IndyPL library printer. It's easier than you think!
Details →This program is made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
In this session, join us in our computer lab to learn about Excel, including how to navigate the software, insert a function, and basic data entry. This program is geared toward se…
Details →Babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult are invited for interactive stories and songs followed by playtime.
During Sunny Play, your young child will have opportunities to explore natural materials, for sensory experiences, to play with loose parts, to create art, and to play make-believe…
A half-hour of stories, songs, and fun! Join Alice every Wednesday at the Haughville Branch for storytime with your toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1-6).
Career Center is a program for adults to get assistance with creating resumes and cover letters, searching for jobs, and job applications. Laptops are provided but patrons are enco…
Details →All ages 16-106 are invited and welcome to our meditation classes. No experience necessary and no equipment is needed. Everyone will benefit from this growing experience and leave …
Details →Free movie theater popcorn for every attendee. Movies may have strong language and adult themes, participants must be 18 years of age to join.
Details →Want to know how to play American Mahjong? This program will give you instruction in how to play and then allow you to practice what you learn with the help of an experienced playe…
Details →The Marion County Public Health Nutrition Services is bringing 2 topics to the library this fall. This one ( Fiber Maxxing ), and Meal Planning Made Simple . Check out both at a br…
Details →Learn to use Candid Search, a comprehensive source of nonprofit information, combining decades of trusted data from Foundation Directory and GuideStar Presented by Librarians on th…
Details →Helpful exercises to reinforce learning will be included in each class. Microsoft Excel, Week 3: Working with Data - Filter and Sort Discover the basics of how to use Excel to effe…
Details →Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Join a staff attorney with the LAVA Project (Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults) from Indiana Legal Services to learn how to spot predatory contractors, what warning signs to l…
Details →During this session, a talent pipeline leader will introduce MacAllister Machinery , share what it’s like to work for their company, and discuss career opportunities in the mechani…
Details →Using specialized gear within a safe, experiential setting, experience a real-life simulation of what it may be like to live with dementia. Participants gain greater awareness of t…
Details →Children and families of all ages are invited to drop in to the East 38th Street Library to play a variety of games. Games are provided. Children 10 years old and younger should br…
Using specialized gear within a safe, experiential setting, experience a real-life simulation of what it may be like to live with dementia. Participants gain greater awareness of t…
Details →Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind! No registration is required.
Toys will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own.
All ages are welcome to join us for stories, songs, and crafts followed by sensory playtime. We keep the lights low and do our best to create a less overwhelming storytime environm…
Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fun! Daycares/Preschools are welcome at storytime. Please contact the Children's Librarian at 317-275…
Preschoolers, ages 3-6, are invited for stories, songs, games, and other early literacy activities!
Children birth to 5 yrs and a caregiver are invited for a storytime filled with rhymes, songs and activities that promote early childhood development.
Children ages 0-5 and their adults are invited to join us for stories, songs, and more every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. After storytime, stick around for crafts and playtime fr…
Preschoolers and their families are invited for weekly stories, crafts and more. Families and homeschoolers are welcome to attend.
Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for literacy activities and playtime!
Learn more about Through the Ages Fitness on their website . *Please note, some TTAF Low Impact sessions advance to standing depending on location and participants. We encourage yo…
Details →These sessions are best-suited to participants who have already attended an in-person Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics) class with Through the Ages Fitness . Please note, some T…
Details →Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind! No registration is required.
Learn more about Through the Ages Fitness on their website . *Please note, some TTAF Low Impact sessions advance to standing depending on location and participants. We encourage yo…
Details →Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Join us for a two-hour class to learn to play American mahjong, a tile game that’s been growing in popularity across the country. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome for…
Details →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, th…
Details →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,…
Details →Teens, ages 12-17, are welcome to come hang out for an evening of low-pressure gaming. Meet some new friends and join in for a round of Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, or…
Relax and rejuvenate by munching on snacks, creating art, playing games, reading, chatting, listening to the jazz greats, like Miles Davis, crafting, and even squishing play dough …
This month's Data & Drafts will offer a different experience than our typical presentation-focused format. Rather than a traditional slide presentation, we'll take a hands-on look …
Details →Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®’s Hype Crew is bringing the circus to Indianapolis through interactive appearances. Attendees will experience reimagined circus acts, jaw-droppi…
Join Dakota Nicley of the Guitar Academy of Indiana to explore how exercise can feel like fun! Participants can gain: Improved heart health & endurance Improved balance & coordinat…
Details →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 old…
Join Becca Biedler with ID Fit during this series to learn how strength training can improve physical strength, cognitive function, metabolic health, balance, and much more! Exerci…
Details →Mother Goose is on the loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.
Share a small group experience while listening to a book read out loud in short segments by members of the group while following along in your own copy. With frequent stops to disc…
Details →No registration is required.
Learn practical tips and strategies to use your Apple or Android smartphone with confidence, whether you’re new to smartphones or looking to get more comfortable. Discover how to n…
Details →Gather your friends and come be detectives solving a murder committed by one of the characters portrayed by members of Indy PL staff! Don't miss this special after hours program. S…
This course helps people recognize common signs of the disease in themselves and others and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to their doctor. Understanding Alzhei…
Details →Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Registration is required.
Aprender Sobre: Introducción a los Computadores Navegando en Internet Creando una cuenta de Correo Electrónico Microsoft word, excel, y powerpoint Google Docs Michael and Suzanne B…
Details →Aprender Sobre: Introducción a los Computadores Navegando en Internet Creando una cuenta de Correo Electrónico Microsoft word, excel, y powerpoint Google Docs Michael and Suzanne B…
Details →Join us for a not so spooky storytime. Perfect for ages 3-6. We will read stories, sing songs, and make pumpkin crafts. Costumes are welcome!
Join us for Week two of this two week-series! Library staff will teach you the parts of the ukulele, how to tune and care for your instrument, your first strumming pattern, 4 chord…
Details →Dr. Sugarbomb — Doctor of Silliness — performs original songs about nature, gratitude, play, and finding the worlds within, while managing a very rare condition called S.N.A.P. tha…
Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Maybe you're totally new to the board... or maybe you know how the pieces move, but don't really have any strategies... either way, you…
Brittany Wayman of Soul Care Coaching is here to guide you through a technique to take better care of yourself. Intro to Soul Care What does it mean to truly care for your soul? In…
Details →Join us on Saturday afternoons to match wits and skill with this Chess Club, meeting for over 40 years at College Avenue Branch Library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. This…
A fun night of board games at the East Washington Library. Patrons of all ages are invited to drop in any time for a fun night playing board games. Games will be provided.
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