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Upcoming Events
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy and join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's... more
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy and join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Oct 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Tech Talk: Online Security Practices - An information session for older adults
Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
This presentation and Q&A will discuss best practices for securing phones, computers, and... more
This presentation and Q&A will discuss best practices for securing phones, computers, and tablets as well as applications such as email, text, and social media accounts. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Next Chapter Book Club - A book discussion group for adults with disabilities
Tue, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Next Chapter Book Club is the library's book group for adults with intellectual and... more
Next Chapter Book Club is the library's book group for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration is required. (Please read full description for important details.)
Registration is now closed
Pen & Dot - A bullet journal club for teens and adults
Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Adults and teens (grades 6+) can drop in to share ideas, get inspired, and work on their bullet... more
Adults and teens (grades 6+) can drop in to share ideas, get inspired, and work on their bullet journals. No registration is required.
Knights of the Square Table Chess Club - For kids in grades K–3 only and their caregivers
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
(Grades K–3) Beginners and those honing their skills can challenge peers in this special chess... more
(Grades K–3) Beginners and those honing their skills can challenge peers in this special chess club just for them. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration is now closed
Sidney Dougherty: Teen Artist in Residence - A solo exhibition through the month of October
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Main Library
Artwork exhibited on the Teen Art Wall at the Main Library.
Page Turners - Book discussion group for adults
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Heart and Sole - CCPL Walking Club
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
River Heritage Park - White Tail Loop
If you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone,... more
If you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone, join Heart and Sole, the library's walking club. No registration required.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
dabble jr. - Arts and crafts for kids ages 4–6 on their own
Wed, Oct 23, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) Explore arts and crafts through various mediums! Read the full description for info... more
(Ages 4–6) Explore arts and crafts through various mediums! Read the full description for info about required tickets and picking up artists who may finish early. No younger/older siblings may attend.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens
Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This volunteer opportunity is open to all... more
Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Oct 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Oct 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Inklings - Student-led creative writing club for teens in grades 9–12
Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming... more
Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming ideas to giving and receiving feedback, you‘ll find something to inspire you.
Celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Drop in on 10/25 or 10/26 for stories, songs, activities, and a craft celebrating this Indian... more
Drop in on 10/25 or 10/26 for stories, songs, activities, and a craft celebrating this Indian festival. No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.
Cancelled
Python Pioneers - For students in grades 6–8
Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Coding adventures for middle school students. Registration required.
Celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
Drop in on 10/25 or 10/26 for stories, songs, activities, and a craft celebrating this Indian... more
Drop in on 10/25 or 10/26 for stories, songs, activities, and a craft celebrating this Indian festival. No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.
Raising Resilient Children
Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Child development expert and author Dr. Tovah Klein shares five strategies for parents that show... more
Child development expert and author Dr. Tovah Klein shares five strategies for parents that show children how to face adversity, adjust, and thrive. Registration required.
This event is full
ENL Conversation Group - An English language practice group for adults
Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of... more
Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Registration is not required.
Play-Doh Maker Station: Spiders - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about spiders and use Play-Doh to make a spider to take home with... more
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about spiders and use Play-Doh to make a spider to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.
Halloween Family Dance Party - For families with kids ages 0–5
Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 0–5) Join us for a half hour of dancing fun! We've loaded a playlist full of... more
(Ages 0–5) Join us for a half hour of dancing fun! We've loaded a playlist full of Halloween-themed family favorites—shake your sillies out while singing and dancing along! Siblings are welcome.
Play-Doh Maker Station: Spiders - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about spiders and use Play-Doh to make a spider to take home with... more
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about spiders and use Play-Doh to make a spider to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.
Genealogy Drop-In - A weekly gathering of genealogists and family historians
Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others?... more
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.
Nintendo Switch Game Night - A casual, drop-in game night for teens in grades 6–12
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to play a variety of games on the Nintendo Switch. No... more
Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to play a variety of games on the Nintendo Switch. No experience is necessary.
Medicare 101
Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Learn how Medicare works and what tools are available to you in this easy-to-understand... more
Learn how Medicare works and what tools are available to you in this easy-to-understand workshop. Registration is required.
Drop-In Tech: Learn More about Ozobots - For kids ages 7–11
Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 7–11) Code an ozobot to navigate a Halloween maze! No registration is required, but if... more
(Ages 7–11) Code an ozobot to navigate a Halloween maze! No registration is required, but if the lab reaches capacity, some kids will need to wait outside for a spot to open up.
Giggly Ghosts and Goblins - Halloween storytime for kids ages 2–5 and their families
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 2–5) Put on your costume and join us for lively Halloween stories and songs! No... more
(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.
Giggly Ghosts and Goblins - Halloween storytime for kids ages 2–5 and their families
Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 2–5) Put on your costume and join us for lively Halloween stories and songs! No... more
(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.
Next Chapter Book Club - A book discussion group for adults with disabilities
Tue, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Next Chapter Book Club is the library's book group for adults with intellectual and... more
Next Chapter Book Club is the library's book group for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration is required. (Please read full description for important details.)
The Civil War in Indiana
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Historian Kevin Yaney will talk about the Civil War with a focus on local events. Registration... more
Historian Kevin Yaney will talk about the Civil War with a focus on local events. Registration is recommended.
Drop-In Play Date - For kids ages 0–3 and their caregivers
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 0–3) Come for a fun, informal play date with your babies, toddlers, and friends! Pick... more
(Ages 0–3) Come for a fun, informal play date with your babies, toddlers, and friends! Pick your favorite activities—you'll have plenty to choose from. Drop in anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.
School-Age Halloween Bash - For kids ages 7–11
Wed, Oct 30, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7-11) Come for Halloween art projects, games, and activities. Read the full description... more
(Ages 7-11) Come for Halloween art projects, games, and activities. Read the full description for program details and important registration info or call 317.814.3992. No younger siblings may attend.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 23 2024 at 9:00am
School-Age Halloween Bash - For kids ages 7–11
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7-11) Come for Halloween art projects, games, and activities. Read the full description... more
(Ages 7-11) Come for Halloween art projects, games, and activities. Read the full description for program details and important registration info or call 317.814.3992. No younger siblings may attend.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 23 2024 at 9:00am
Celebrating Visakhapatnam, Carmel's Indian Sister City - A special exhibit from September 12–October 31
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Main Library
(All Ages) Stop by the Main Library Kids Area to see items celebrating Indian culture. This... more
(All Ages) Stop by the Main Library Kids Area to see items celebrating Indian culture. This special exhibit is presented in partnership with the Carmel-Visakhapatnam Sister City Committee.
The Clothesline Project Exhibit - Presented in partnership with Prevail, Inc.
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Main Library
Throughout the month of October, visit the Main Library's second floor to experience a display... more
Throughout the month of October, visit the Main Library's second floor to experience a display in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Drop-In Craft Holiday Edition: Halloween! - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Come create a Halloween-themed craft with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No... more
(Ages 2–5) Come create a Halloween-themed craft with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No registration or tickets are required. Stop by the Discovery Room anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.
Overbooked - Student-led book club for teens in grades 9–12
Thu, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
This student-led book club for grades 9–12 meets every other Thursday. Discuss books, color... more
This student-led book club for grades 9–12 meets every other Thursday. Discuss books, color and craft, eat snacks, and meet new friends.
Adult Take-and-Make Kit: Mini Book Button Bouquet
Fri, Nov 01, All day
Joyce Winner West Branch
Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate your love for books? Pick up our Mini Book... more
Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate your love for books? Pick up our Mini Book Button Bouquet Take & Make Kit for adults!
Cancelled
STEAM explorers jr. - For kids ages 4–6 with caregivers
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the... more
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
3D Print Repair Cafe - Drop in to 3D model a replacement part w/ a DML specialist
Fri, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Digital Media Lab
Need to replace or duplicate a part for a physical object but can't find a 3D model online? Stop... more
Need to replace or duplicate a part for a physical object but can't find a 3D model online? Stop by and get 3D modeling help from a Digital Media Lab specialist.
Cancelled
STEAM explorers jr. - For kids ages 4–6 with caregivers
Fri, Nov 01, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Main Library
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the... more
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
Sit. Stay. Chill. – Hang Out with a PAWS Therapy Dog - Drop-in relaxation for teens in grades 6–12
Fri, Nov 01, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Main Library
Take a break from homework and hang out with a registered therapy dog. Presented in partnership... more
Take a break from homework and hang out with a registered therapy dog. Presented in partnership with the Chris Center.
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