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The Crafting Hour

A monthly crafting group for adults
2024-03-20 13:30:00 2024-03-20 14:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis The Crafting Hour Main Library - Meeting Room C

Wednesday, March 20
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-20 13:30:00 2024-03-20 14:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis The Crafting Hour Have you seen all the great crafts people have made with wine corks they have saved? Now is your chance to get crafty and make your own. Registration is required. Main Library - Meeting Room C

Main Library

Meeting Room C

Have you seen all the great crafts people have made with wine corks they have saved? Now is your chance to get crafty and make your own. Registration is required.

Join us and learn how to make wine cork trivets. Everyone will have the chance to make one rectangle and one heart-shaped trivet. All supplies (including brand new corks) will be provided. No need to bring your own.
 
Registration is required for this program, and all attendees must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Attendees should each register separately. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts |

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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
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Wed, Mar 19, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Let's Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! - For kids ages 7–11 on their own
Wed, Mar 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) Race against fellow Mario fans on our Nintendo Switch! No experience is necessary. For info about required registration and other details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.
Make Stitch Happen - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Crochet or knit for charity. This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.
American Made - with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Farah Stockman
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Author Farah Stockman offers a look at how jobs serve as a bedrock of people’s lives and drive powerful social justice movements. Presented in partnership with Indiana Humanities.
Gardening for Butterflies - with the Indiana Native Plant Society
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Learn how intentionally preparing your landscape can lure beautiful butterflies to your garden. Registration is required.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Learn to Play American Mahjong
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join us for this three-part series on how to play American Mahjong. Sessions will be held on March 6, 13, and 20. Registration is required.
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Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Mar 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
March Movie Matinee: Here (2024) - A film screening for adults
Thu, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Join us for a screening of Here. Rated PG-13. Registration is required.
Overbooked - Student-led book club for teens in grades 9–12
Thu, Mar 20, 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 and craft, eat snacks, and meet new friends.
What's Your Story? - A four-part Guided Autobiography writing workshop for adults
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
This 4-part series includes writing prompts for participants to complete outside of class, then share in small groups in class. Explore your creativity by writing life stories. Registration required.
Bedtime Stories - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. Feel free to wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal! No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.
Drop-In Craft - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun making a craft! Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program. For details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
A Dr. Seuss Celebration - For kids ages 2–6 and their caregivers
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–6) Celebrate Dr. Seuss with us on 3/22 or 3/24! Drop in for stories, activities, and a craft. No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.
Women in Leadership - A performance and panel discussion
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Presented by the CCPL Foundation and Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Registration is required.
Origami Workshop - For ages 5 and up
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Learn about Japanese culture at this origami workshop. Presented in partnership with the Carmel High School Japanese Culture Club. Registration is required.
Sunday Vibes - The Twangtown Paramours
Sun, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Nashville-based The Twangtown Paramours perform songs from their award-winning catalogue of Americana, folk, and blues anthems. Registration is required.
ENL Conversation Group - An English language practice group for adults
Sun, Mar 23, 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 the month. Registration is not required.
A Dr. Seuss Celebration - For kids ages 2–6 and their caregivers
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–6) Celebrate Dr. Seuss with us on 3/22 or 3/24! Drop in for stories, activities, and a craft. No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.
Play-Doh Maker Station: Dogs - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about dogs and use Play-Doh to make a dog to take home! No younger/older siblings may attend. For info about required tickets and other details, read the full description.
Genealogy Drop-In
Mon, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
A weekly drop-in session for genealogy enthusiasts or those who would like to get started with this popular hobby.
Nintendo Switch Game Night - A casual, drop-in game night for teens in Grades 6-12
Mon, Mar 24, 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 experience is necessary.
Family Dance Party - For families with kids ages 0–5
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 0–5) We've loaded a playlist full of family favorites—shake your sillies out while singing and dancing along! Siblings are welcome. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.
Pen & Dot - A bullet journal club for teens and adults
Tue, Mar 25, 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 journals. No registration is required.
Knights of the Square Table Chess Club - For kids in grades K–3 only and their caregivers
Tue, Mar 25, 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 club just for them. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 18 2025 at 9:00am
Page Turners - Book discussion group for adults
Wed, Mar 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group.
Drop-In Play Date - For kids ages 0–3 and their caregivers
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 0–3) Drop in between 10:00–11:30am for a fun, informal play date! Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program. For complete details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.
Transform Your Mindset - with authors Marianne Richmond & Dessy Levinson
Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Find inspiration with authors Marianne Richmond and Dessy Levinson. Registration is required for this free author event.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens
Wed, Mar 26, 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 interested teens in grades 6–12.
Yoga for Everybody - A class for adults
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Join us for a fun, feel-good yoga class for adults on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Perfect for beginners or daily practitioners. Presented with Indy Community Yoga. Registration required.
Inklings - Student-led creative writing club for teens in grades 9–12
Thu, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
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.
What's Your Story? - A four-part Guided Autobiography writing workshop for adults
Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
This 4-part series includes writing prompts for participants to complete outside of class, then share in small groups in class. Explore your creativity by writing life stories. Registration required.
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