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Upcoming Events

Sketch It Saturdays with Jennifer Zivoin - Facebook Live event for children ages 7+

Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Online

Draw along with local author/illustrator Jennifer Zivoin during this Facebook Live event. What... more

Draw along with local author/illustrator Jennifer Zivoin during this Facebook Live event. What we draw is decided by you!

Hour of Code with CCPL - Online coding program runs December 7 - 13

Mon, Dec 07, All day

Online

Week-long coding activities for families with children ages 4-12. Registration is required and... more

Week-long coding activities for families with children ages 4-12. Registration is required and begins December 7 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Mon, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Mon, Dec 07, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Tutor.com Info Session

Tue, Dec 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online

Teens in grades 6–12 can earn volunteer hours as they learn about the library's free online... more

Teens in grades 6–12 can earn volunteer hours as they learn about the library's free online tutoring service Tutor.com at this library-sponsored focus group. Registration is required.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Tue, Dec 08, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Wed, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Wed, Dec 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

STEM Playground for Homeschooling Families - Recorded Workshop and Take-Home Kit

Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Online

Recorded STEM workshop and take-home kit for children ages 5-13 and their families. Enjoy this... more

Recorded STEM workshop and take-home kit for children ages 5-13 and their families. Enjoy this month’s video via our playlist at youtube.com/user/CarmelClayLibrary.

Tom Casalini - Virtual Author Visit via Facebook Live

Thu, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online

Photographer and author Tom Casalini joins us for a virtual author conversation via Facebook Live.

Questers and Questers JR Workshop - Recorded STEAM Program and Take-Home Kit

Thu, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Recorded STEAM workshop and take-home kit for children ages 4-7 with caregivers and children... more

Recorded STEAM workshop and take-home kit for children ages 4-7 with caregivers and children ages 8-12 on their own. Enjoy this month’s video via our playlist at youtube.com/user/CarmelClayLibrary.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Thu, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Thu, Dec 10, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Fri, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Sketch It Saturdays with Jennifer Zivoin - Facebook Live event for children ages 7+

Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Online

Draw along with local author/illustrator Jennifer Zivoin during this Facebook Live event. What... more

Draw along with local author/illustrator Jennifer Zivoin during this Facebook Live event. What we draw is decided by you!

A Special VIDEO Concert with Jim Gill!

Mon, Dec 14, All day

Online

Join Jim Gill to sing, dance, and play together during this 30-minute virtual concert for... more

Join Jim Gill to sing, dance, and play together during this 30-minute virtual concert for families with children ages 0-5.

A Special VIDEO Concert with Jim Gill!

Tue, Dec 15, All day

Online

Join Jim Gill to sing, dance, and play together during this 30-minute virtual concert for... more

Join Jim Gill to sing, dance, and play together during this 30-minute virtual concert for families with children ages 0-5.

Carmel Community Blood Drive

Tue, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Merchants' Square Main Library

Give blood at the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana's Blood Mobile in the Merchants' Square Main... more

Give blood at the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana's Blood Mobile in the Merchants' Square Main Library parking lot. Appointments are required.

Register

A Special VIDEO Concert with Jim Gill!

Wed, Dec 16, All day

Online

Join Jim Gill to sing, dance, and play together during this 30-minute virtual concert for... more

Join Jim Gill to sing, dance, and play together during this 30-minute virtual concert for families with children ages 0-5.

Children's Winter Reading Program Begins - Winter Reading Programs run December 18 - January 30

Fri, Dec 18, All day

Online

Wintertime literacy-building activities and reading fun for children ages 0-5 and children in... more

Wintertime literacy-building activities and reading fun for children ages 0-5 and children in elementary school. Registration is required and begins December 18 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Adult Winter Reading Program Begins - Winter Reading Programs run December 18 - January 30

Fri, Dec 18, All day

Online

Registration begins December 18 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Young Adult Winter Reading Program Begins - Winter Reading Programs run December 18 - January 30

Fri, Dec 18, All day

Online

Stick with reading this winter! For grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins December 18... more

Stick with reading this winter! For grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins December 18 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Arlo Pen Pal Program - December 18 - January 20

Fri, Dec 18, All day

Online

Write Arlo the Gecko a letter or draw a picture and send it to his email address, and he'll send... more

Write Arlo the Gecko a letter or draw a picture and send it to his email address, and he'll send YOU a personalized reply!

Arlo the Gecko Escape Room - Digital escape room for kids Dec 18 - Jan 5

Fri, Dec 18, All day

Online

Where in the world is Arlo? He's missing, and it's up to you to find him! You'll need a CCPL... more

Where in the world is Arlo? He's missing, and it's up to you to find him! You'll need a CCPL library card to complete this challenge because we'll be exploring some of our digital resources.

Sketch It Saturdays with Jennifer Zivoin - Facebook Live event for children ages 7+

Sat, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Online

Draw along with local author/illustrator Jennifer Zivoin during this Facebook Live event. What... more

Draw along with local author/illustrator Jennifer Zivoin during this Facebook Live event. What we draw is decided by you!

Carmel Cozy Community Cookbook - Recipe Submissions Accepted Dec 1-26

Sat, Dec 26, All day

Online

Share your favorite recipe for our community digital cookbook.

Virtual Family Trivia Night

Mon, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Online

From books and animals to general knowledge and pop culture, this event for families with kids... more

From books and animals to general knowledge and pop culture, this event for families with kids ages 5-12 is sure to entertain! Registration is required.

Registration opens Monday, December 14 2020 at 9:00am

Crafty Book Recommendations Ends - Submissions accepted Oct 1–Dec 30

Wed, Dec 30, All day

Online

Create and share photos of a craft or art piece that represents a book you've enjoyed. This... more

Create and share photos of a craft or art piece that represents a book you've enjoyed. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6-12.

Winter Decor Take-and-Make Kits for Teens - Available at the Merchants' Square Main Library Dec 1-30

Wed, Dec 30, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Decorate for the season with a Winter Decor Take-and-Make Kit from the library.

Raiders of the ARCs Ends

Thu, Dec 31, All day

Online

Read and review Young Adult books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested... more

Read and review Young Adult books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 7-12.

Tie-Dyed Mask Kits End

Thu, Dec 31, All day

Online

Wearing is caring! This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6-12.

Blackout Poetry Zine - Submissions accepted Oct 12-Dec 31

Thu, Dec 31, All day

Online

Open to all teens in grades 6–12.

Can You Guess These Teen Books by Their Teaser, Ebenezer? - Available December 1-31

Thu, Dec 31, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Can you guess these popular Young Adult books by their publishers' descriptions?

New Year, New Book Recommendation Postcards - Submissions Accepted January 1-31

Fri, Jan 01, All day

Online

Share recommendations for great books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all... more

Share recommendations for great books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in Grades 6-12.

Crochet Your Own Scarf - Library Takeout for Teens

Fri, Jan 01, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Learn how to crochet a scarf on your own time with this month's Library Takeout for Teens.... more

Learn how to crochet a scarf on your own time with this month's Library Takeout for Teens. Registration is required.

Arlo's Got Mail - Teen Volunteer Opportunity Jan 2-Mar 31

Sat, Jan 02, All day

Online

Help Arlo the Gecko write personalized replies to his fan mail. This online volunteer... more

Help Arlo the Gecko write personalized replies to his fan mail. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6-12.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Mon, Jan 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Library Council Meeting

Mon, Jan 04, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Arlo the Gecko Escape Room - Digital escape room for kids Dec 18 - Jan 5

Tue, Jan 05, All day

Online

Where in the world is Arlo? He's missing, and it's up to you to find him! You'll need a CCPL... more

Where in the world is Arlo? He's missing, and it's up to you to find him! You'll need a CCPL library card to complete this challenge because we'll be exploring some of our digital resources.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Tue, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Library Council Meeting

Tue, Jan 05, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Library Council Meeting

Wed, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Critical Mass

Wed, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Virtual Book Discussion

Teen Library Council Meeting

Wed, Jan 06, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Library Council Meeting

Thu, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Library Council Meeting

Thu, Jan 07, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Teen Library Council Meeting

Fri, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 29 2020 at 9:00am

Read Between the Wines

Wed, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Virtual Book Discussion

Yule Ball at Home Take-and-Make Craft Kits for Teens - Available January 15-31

Fri, Jan 15, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Celebrate the Yule Ball at home with these Harry Potter-themed Take-and-Make craft kits for... more

Celebrate the Yule Ball at home with these Harry Potter-themed Take-and-Make craft kits for grades 6-12!

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