Family-friendly things to do across Marion County — story times, science programs, craft afternoons, festivals and more in Beech Grove, Decatur, Indianapolis. Updated daily.
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…
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 →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…
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Fort Ben Branch for storytime fun! Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more focusing on early literacy skills and school pr…
Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Details →Attendees will learn how to refine their book idea, identify their target audience, develop a realistic writing plan, understand professional publishing standards, and navigate key…
Details →This workshop is presented in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center. Check out other writing workshops at library branches this season! Instructor Barbara Shoup is the author…
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 →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 →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 …
A representative from the Bizy Genies will assist individuals in searching for information about their ancestors. They can help you get started doing your genealogy if you are a be…
Details →For teens, ages 12-18. Join us at Teen Central on the 2nd floor! No registration needed!
Join us for some special Spooky Teen Zones! We will be enjoying some Halloween activities, including: Spooky Paintings Candy Salad Scratch Art Masks Spooky Sun Catchers
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!
Kemi Akinmboni is a Nigerian-American abstract painter whose work explores identity, memory, movement, and belonging through layered color, gesture, and mark-making. Born and raise…
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Are you getting the news you want? Is there something missing from the Indianapolis media coverage? Join Indy Public Editor Tracey Compton in this informal session to voice your co…
Details →Your participation will help The Library develop our 2028-2030 Strategic Plan. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility please click here visit the accessib…
Details →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…
Sometimes the hardest question isn't "What job should I take?" It's "What kind of work do I really want?" In this engaging and interactive workshop, you'll take time to reflect, re…
Details →Discover the creative possibilities of Canva in this interactive workshop! Learn how to navigate Canva’s interface and explore templates for social media, business materials, invit…
Details →Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided.
Teens are invited to watch, read, and discuss various fandoms and subjects with their peers..This program is for teens ages 13-18 years of age.
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 →Ever feel an unexplained presence at the library, but when you turned no one was there? Join author and researcher Courtney M. Block as she discusses the phenomenon of library haun…
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…
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. Due to safety concerns we respectfully ask that all attendees are at least 5 years of age. No registration is required. Space is limited t…
This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Details →Join JayAmi Sellers for lightly-guided opportunities to explore and process. These are not traditional workshops or skill-based classes. Instead, we’ve created an open space for em…
Details →The Soulful Pages Book Club invites readers to gather at the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library for an exciting lineup of books that explore history, i…
Details →Our lives are constantly bombarded with stressors that physically and mentally drain us, and this is especially true in recent times. Thankfully, there are several means that can h…
Details →No registration is required. Strange Houses by Uketsu
Details →Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
School-aged children will have a fun evening with their families and other children their age to help jumpstart the school week while building social skills like confidence and emp…
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 →The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
Details →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.
Join the Tech Learning Team as they help you learn to evaluate your internet searches, filter out the online noise, and find the tell-tale signs of generative AI. Discover tactics …
Details →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.
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 →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 →Thank you to Cummins and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation for supporting this program.
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 →Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and join us for art projects, games, studying, reading, and snacks.
Let your imagination guide you in making fun Lego creations! Participate in challenges or free-build whatever you want. Legos will be provided in the children's area of the library…
Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
Details →Session Themes: August 11 - The Best Manga You Read This Summer! August 25 - Manga with a School Setting September 8 - Sports Manga & Manga with Tournament Arcs September 22 - Myst…
*This program will have an ASL interpreter.
Pre-generated characters are available, you can bring your own character, or drop by a little early to make a brand new one! If it is your first time attending this club, we encour…
Just bring your curiosity and sense of fun! This group is for any one 12 and up.
For teens ages 12-18. No registration required.
Join us for a watercolor painting session at West Indianapolis! Local artist Jacqueline Collins will instruct a workshop for artists of all skill levels. Supplies will be provided.
Details →Drop in for two hours of American mahjong open play. Registration is not required.
Details →Scammers keep evolving, but the backbone of their tactics remain the same. We will learn about the most common scam types and some terminology to help you develop a greater underst…
Details →Feeling stuck? Unsure about your next career move? Wondering if there's something more? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you gain clarity, discover new possibil…
Details →Here's our whole schedule and reading list for 2026: June 16: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman July 21: The Librarians by Sherry Thomas Aug. 18: Saltwater by Katy Hays Sept. 15: T…
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 →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 3…
This workshop is presented in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center. Check out other writing workshops at library branches this season! Instructor Barbara Shoup is the author…
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 →Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6 - 11 are invited to take a turn reading to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve your reading s…
This in person program allows children to read to a registered therapy dog for 15 minute sessions.
Gardens are essentially a place of sharing and gardeners know that we learn a lot from each other--whether you're just starting or experienced. Sessions will feature seasonal discu…
Spanish Conversation Circle takes place in the Goodrich-Houk meet room at Central Library.
Details →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 a…
Details →You spin it! We Read it! Reader's Spin to decide the next month's spin. This month's spins are YA and Dystopian. Join us as we discuss "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Katnis…
Details →Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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! Accordi…
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 →Thank you to Cummins and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation for supporting this program.
Families with children of all ages are invited to listen to stories, sing songs and participate in movement activities.
Google Docs is a free word processing program that is available for free with a Google account. Each class will have exercises to help you reinforce each skill covered, as well as …
Details →This program is 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…
Storytimes for children of all ages. Join us for music, crafts, and play.
Get ready to play, sing, and grow! Join Donna for a lively baby and toddler storytime filled with playful stories, fun songs, and bouncy rhymes designed especially for little ones.…
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 for stories, songs, and movement activities.
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 →Indianapolis-based artist Jim Walker will share prompts and questions with visitors to encourage sharing hopes, dreams, and visions. In addition to recording their voices, visitors…
Join us the third Wednesday of the month to learn about Microsoft Word. In our computer lab, learn about functions like how to create a new document, change font, and save your pro…
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).
Computer basics is a program for adults to follow along with lessons based on Northstar Digital Literacy. Patrons can get help creating a Northstar account and study guides for les…
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 →Staff will be actively present during the entire session to not only guide class members toward specific topics for deeper learning, but to answer any general questions you have ab…
Program made possible through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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 →Helpful exercises to reinforce learning will be included in each class. Microsoft Excel, Week 2: Formula Basics and Formatting Explore built-in functions to quickly perform calcula…
Details →Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Bring whatever you are reading and join us at Spades Park for a quiet time to relax and read uninterrupted.
Details →School-age children are invited to build with Legos, try challenges, and do STEM projects.
Explore multiple art techniques while designing and creating custom magnetic bookmarks. Learn how magnets work while creating a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art that kids can …
What is a "whimsy" anyway? Merriam-Webster defines it as "a fanciful or fantastic device, object, or creation especially in writing or art." At the library, we want to foster and c…
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.
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…
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.
Join Najia Sherzad from the Afghan American Community Center to learn about the Indianapolis Afghan community.
Details →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 →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 →Every family carries stories — the ones told around kitchen tables, the ones carefully preserved, and sometimes the ones left unspoken. In this supportive 90-minute writing worksho…
Details →Amanda Elsts knows what it is like to experience life with an assortment of limitations and love helping people identify their core struggles and identify solutions and tools to ov…
Details →Registration is recommended, but not required.
This session provides information about what can affect your eligibility for a home loan, potential mortgage options, and how to estimate your budget. This workshop is presented by…
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 →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 …
Hang out with us after school! Join us for arts and crafts projects, coloring, games, studying and snacks. Bring friends and make new friends. No registration - teens ages 12–18 ar…
Discover a new way to build your digital skills! Our open-lab sessions let you learn at your own pace with staff available to guide you as needed. Northstar offers a wide range of …
Details →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 →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.
Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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 →Come join us for fall-themed guided painting!
Details →No registration is required.
No registration required.
FLAVA FRESH is a curated exhibit of contemporary fine art, presented by artist D. Del Reverda-Jennings – now in its 23rd year at the College Ave Branch! Each year, works by local a…
Details →Join us for our annual after-hours teen lock in! Come eat pizza and play Among Us throughout the library. Can you work together to discover the Imposter before it's too late?
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No 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 →Bring your own project, socialize, and get help if you need it. This is not a class, but help is provided if you are new to the craft. Limited supplies for beginners are available.
A story time that incorporates songs and dance, and will help start a great day. Encourages language development and physical activity. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their car…
oin us for Week one 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 chords…
Details →In this 90-minute workshop, participants will read a short play, learning the basics of playwriting/dramatic writing, learn where playwrights get ideas, conceive/build an outline f…
Details →Registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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 →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 a…
Details →Join us for an engaging 1.5-hour session featuring two beautiful stories: Walks to the Lake with Babaji and Bibiji, guided by author and host Komal Kaur, and The Stolen River by An…
Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .
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…
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
This is a learn-as-you-play (and learn to DM!) for Dungeons & Dragons, and other tabletop role-playing games. Experienced players are welcome, too, of course, in fact we'll have a …
Details →Take your Photoshop skills to the next level in this intermediate course designed for those who have completed Photoshop – Level 1. You'll learn practical techniques for retouching…
Details →Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the Community Room to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building mat…
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…
Best-selling horror author Michael West discusses what it takes to write stories that give readers the chills. From the development of realistic characters, to the crafting of susp…
Details →In Unison is a large-scale, community-created block print that mirrors the graceful interconnectivity of starlings moving together in murmuration. In 2026, local artist Kassie Wood…
Tai Chi Flow is a workout appropriate for any age or fitness level and will have you experiencing the FLOW of Tai Chi whether it’s your first class or 100th. There are no routines …
Details →Join Floss 'n' Goss as we watch a delightfully autumnal film! We're screening Practical Magic and working on our fiber arts projects. Practical Magic Summary: "Sally and Gillian Ow…
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!…
Sing Me a Story brings the power of opera to your library! This original children’s opera weaves in the music of famous opera composers like Mozart and Verdi while teaching kids ab…
Culture, History, and Society: Historic Indianapolis Diners, Ducks & Drive-Ins: Indianapolis's Roadside Architecture This in-person program highlights the eye-catching buildings an…
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