Family-friendly things to do across Hamilton County — story times, science programs, craft afternoons, festivals and more in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville. Updated daily.
Art Adventure Trail Adventure begins at Ignite! During the months of June and July, pick up a map and small notebook and walk along the art adventure trail in the lower level of th…
Explore this year's Summer Reading Program theme "Unearth a Story" with this drop-in activity. Use templates, colored paper, and collage materials to "discover" a new type of dinos…
Enjoy a solo exhibition of Michael Armstrong's art completed during his teen art residency at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Media include digital art, drawings, and customized sk…
"Unearth Your Roots" is Ignite's latest group exhibit, featuring art from local artists to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Program theme "Unearth A Story." Visit the exhibit s…
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 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…
Unearth your love for science in this fun and highly interactive STEM adventure! With help from audience volunteers, Science Heroes will conduct exciting experiments all about the …
This program is intended for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Join us to mix up your very own batch of basic slime, then level it up with a whole buffet of fun add-ins — glitter, foam beads, charms, confetti, and more. Squish it, stretch it, …
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…
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 →Relax and enjoy reading with Word on the Shelf—exclusively LIVE and in-person. You’ll get to hang out with other readers, browse the newest library books in the middle school and h…
Join us for a new summer program that is designed specifically for middle school students who have an interest in being an even better Dungeons & Dragons player or DM (Dungeon Mast…
Create an aerial view of an ocean and beach scene complete with sea creatures, sand and shells! Learn an acrylic pour method to create your own ocean. Find out more about Caravan C…
Learn basic techniques to get you started on our Cricut Maker. This versatile cutting and drawing machine is fun to use in a variety of ways; from making vinyl stickers and iron-on…
Select a Rock and paint it into your own friendly critter with acrylic paint. Drop in Program.
Join us to sip some coffee, work on your latest stitching project, and exchange ideas with new friends. Sip 'n' Stitch meets every second Tuesday of the month from 10–11:30am and e…
Details →This group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Attendees are responsible for their own food & drink purchases. Registration is required. See a list of books this gr…
Details →Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Have you ever wondered how to make your own paint? Tempera paint was handmade and used to add color to frescos in the 15th century. Come try your hand at making and painting with e…
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
This program is part of our Teen Summer Art Series which includes the additional programs below. Please register in advance for each program. All events are held in the Teens Progr…
Come to the Digital Media Lab to use iPads to make a collage with whatever material you wish. We will use Procreate, which is a full-suite illustration program that also works well…
For this special offsite event, we will meet at Shelter #2 at Forest Park (701 Cicero Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060). Find out more about Forest Park here: https://www.noblesville.in.g…
Drop in for family gaming and building. Try out games or play a familiar one; build with Legos or other building blocks.
Create Dinosaur suncatchers and watch them come to life in the sun!
Families and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to attend. Work as a group or individually!
This student-led book club is open to all high schoolers interested in joining a fun and upbeat environment to discuss books, color and craft, and make new friends. Even though the…
Looking to mend a favorite item of clothing? Working on a fun crochet/knitting/embroidery project? Just looking to self-explore a sewing machine? Come together with fellow fiber ar…
Families and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to attend. Work as a group or individually!
We’ve loaded a high-energy playlist perfect for dancing the morning away! We'll have all the dance party essentials... glow sticks and disco lights! Shake your sillies out while si…
Learn how to get a library card, access books, movies, digital media, research tools, free classes and programs, and more. You will also get to know our signature space--the hands-…
Details →Get ready to move, play, and ROAR your way through a prehistoric adventure! Join us for a one-of-a-kind dinosaur games program featuring six larger-than-life group games designed t…
Learn how to set up and shoot a short video program using professional equipment and software. In two and a half hours, you will be part of a studio crew while you learn by seeing …
Patrons will complete the in-person portion of their Noblesville Ignite Maker Lab Long-Arm Quilting certification in this small-group class. Registration is open to patrons who hav…
Details →This session will provide clear, practical guidance on how to prepare for college applications, understand timelines, explore college options, and position students for success aft…
Representatives from Love on a Leash will have local volunteers here with their registered therapy dogs. Reading to dogs helps kids build self-esteem and confidence as well as valu…
Bring your family and celebrate the arrival of summer with your very own garden stone. Carving Indiana Limestone can be physically demanding for younger students but many still lik…
Come learn about the photo emulsion method of screen printing using our Pro-Light Exposure Unit. This is a versatile method of screen printing making fine line drawings, hand lette…
Missed Storytime during the week? Come back on Sunday to hear some stories, sing some songs, make a craft, and dance away your afternoon.
This program is intended for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
DRESS for MESS! Swimsuits recommended! This program fills up quickly! If you cannot make it, please cancel your registration.
Active card trading may take place. Please keep at home any favorite cards that you don't want to trade or accidentally lose or misplace! Please enjoy all snacks before and after t…
Learn basic embroidery including running, back and stem stitches. Create an embroidery doodle and use the stitches to fill in your design. Hands on demonstration-based learning usi…
Kids get hands-on as they design and decorate their very own stepping stones. Using colorful stones and marbles, participants will create a one-of-a-kind piece of art they can take…
Collectors, crafters, and curious kids are welcome at this celebration of all things ROCKS on National Rock Day! From gemstones to googly eyes, from crystals to companions, there w…
In this hands-on workshop, learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word--skills which can also be applied to free online apps like Google Docs. We will cover tasks…
Details →This program page is for children going into grades 1-5. Please register anyone going into grades 6-12 this fall on the teen event page. Winners win gift cards! Supplies are provid…
Celebrate and honor America's 250th anniversary through art this summer! In this fun program, we'll guide you step-by-step in painting a twilight sky with the last of the day's col…
Learn about our Riso printer in this fun workshop! The Riso is a piece of printmaking equipment that looks like a photocopier but is actually a stencil duplicator. Riso prints are …
This group offers an intentional LGBTQ+ focus. Members are presented with materials that challenge dominant cis-heteronormativity, explore the spectrum of gender and sexual diversi…
Details →Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
Celebrate and honor America's 250th anniversary through art this summer! In this fun program, we'll guide you step-by-step in painting a twilight sky with the last of the day's col…
Join us to sip some coffee, work on your latest stitching project, and exchange ideas with new friends. Sip 'n' Stitch meets every second Tuesday of the month from 10–11:30am and e…
Details →Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
Love kittens? Stop by our Cat Café! Sign up for a 10-minute time slot to grab a drink then spend time watching and playing with adorable kittens visiting from the Humane Society fo…
For the first time in print comes a collection of five short stories in the Edgar award-winning Kate Burkholder series, plus one new, never-before-published story, from New York Ti…
Details →Choose a fossil and use your imagination to create the dinosaur it might have come from!
Bring your digital camera to this one-on-one session, and we'll discuss how you can use its features to take better photos than ever before. This session is designed for adults and…
Bring your digital camera to this one-on-one session, and we'll discuss how you can use its features to take better photos than ever before. This session is designed for adults and…
Create an aerial view of an ocean and beach scene complete with sea creatures, sand and shells! Learn an acrylic pour method to create your own ocean. Find out more about Caravan C…
Love reading romance? Join us for the Happily Ever After group, which meets monthly to discuss a variety of titles in the romance genre. Discussions are held on the second Tuesday …
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