Family-friendly things to do across Hamilton County — story times, science programs, craft afternoons, festivals and more in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville. Updated daily.
Autumn approaching means apple-picking season is almost upon us. These apples are houses for worms! Drop in to Ignite to learn how to make your own "Worm House" card. Use cardboard…
Learn about each artist’s unique style and technique and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece that you can be proud of! Perfect for budding artists ages 8-11, this class nurtu…
Embrace clay in this class utilizing the slab method for creating your very own little ceramic picture frame. This class will teach basic skills around using clay safely, tips rela…
Inklings is a student-led storytelling club that invites students in grades 9–12 to unleash their inner creative. Every other Friday, we come together with laptops and snacks to en…
Love watching birds? Join other bird lovers and learn about birding from librarian and Master Birder Angela Newland, as well as occasional guests from Indiana Audubon. We’ll be lea…
With their caregivers, 2–5-year-olds experience the exhilarating discovery of books, stories, and rhymes. Picture books, puppets, songs, and fingerplays bring language to life in t…
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…
Embrace clay in this class utilizing the slab method for creating your very own little ceramic picture frame. This class will teach basic skills around using clay safely, tips rela…
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…
Enjoy 90 minutes of fun puzzles and math games! Free snacks, drawings for free merchandise (t-shirts, math books, etc.), and additional prizes will be provided. This program is des…
Registration is required—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning at 1:30pm the day of the program. Kids ages 6–12 may register for a 15-minute session of read…
Create a special little animal or creature, toy or sculpture that carries a positive saying or expresses words of affirmation out of clay using the pinch method. Tips will be offer…
Make your clay musical by creating a little whistle or ocarina instrument. You will learn basic clay safety, tips around using the pinch method and learn how to make sounds out of …
Missed Storytime during the week? Come back on Sunday to hear some stories, sing some songs, make a craft, and dance away your afternoon.
Drop in to Ignite to celebrate Welcoming Week by participating in this activity. Celebrate and uplift our diverse community by learning a new method of crafting inspired by the tra…
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 →Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
With their caregivers, 2- and 3-year-olds experience the exhilarating discovery of books, stories, and rhymes. Picture books, puppets, songs, and fingerplays bring language to life…
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…
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 →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 scheduled program start time. A ticket will…
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
With their caregivers, 2- and 3-year-olds experience the exhilarating discovery of books, stories, and rhymes. Picture books, puppets, songs, and fingerplays bring language to life…
With their caregivers, 2- and 3-year-olds experience the exhilarating discovery of books, stories, and rhymes. Picture books, puppets, songs, and fingerplays bring language to life…
This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn school-readiness skills, develop social skills, and…
What is kinusaiga? Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form that uses fabric scraps tucked into pre-cut grooves in a board to create intricate pictures. For teens in grades 6-12 only. Regi…
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 …
Details →Enjoy a solo exhibition of Trenton Winchester's art completed during his teen art residency at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Media include 2D and 3D art. Interested in becoming a…
This program is intended for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Adults and toddlers actively share stories and songs during this bustling 20 minutes of singing, moving, seeing, hearing, handling, and rhyming together! Siblings are welcome. Free…
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.
Adults and toddlers actively share stories and songs during this bustling 20 minutes of singing, moving, seeing, hearing, handling, and rhyming together! Siblings are welcome. Free…
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 →Adults and toddlers actively share stories and songs during this bustling 20 minutes of singing, moving, seeing, hearing, handling, and rhyming together! Siblings are welcome. Free…
A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin is a dual-timeline historical fiction novel about two women, Lilith Legare in modern-day Savannah and Sybil Brantham in 1645 England, who are c…
Details →Registration required.
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…
This session is designed for adults and teens with interest in improving their artistic skills. In the class, we will work on drawing a still life in the Procreate app for iPads. Y…
What is kinusaiga? Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form that uses fabric scraps tucked into pre-cut grooves in a board to create intricate pictures. For teens in grades 6-12 only. Regi…
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…
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 →Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math concepts through hands-on activities. 9/9 Bubble Explorers 10/14 DIY Lava Lamp
We'll cover everything from budgeting and mortgage options to the home search and closing process. Gain expert insights, ask questions, and walk away feeling confident in your home…
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 →Come to the Discovery Room and enjoy our infant storytime: 20 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, and stories. This program is a great way to introduce your baby to early literac…
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Join us for a 4-week Mindful Taichi program designed to help you move with greater ease, stability, and confidence. Through slow, flowing movements, and simple awareness practices,…
Details →Come to the Discovery Room and enjoy our infant storytime: 20 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, and stories. This program is a great way to introduce your baby to early literac…
Storytime is geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Come to the Discovery Room and enjoy our infant storytime: 20 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, and stories. This program is a great way to introduce your baby to early literac…
This program incorporates stories, songs, hands-on projects, and interactive activities that focus on helping preschoolers learn school-readiness skills, develop social skills, and…
Drop in for family gaming and building. Try out games or play a familiar one; build with Legos or other building blocks.
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!
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