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Chalk About It

Create chalk art based on our Summer Reading Program theme

2024-06-26 15:00:00 2024-06-26 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Chalk About It Main Library - Event Lawn

Wednesday, June 26
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-26 15:00:00 2024-06-26 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Chalk About It Teens in grades 6–12 can support our Summer Reading Program by creating chalk art centered around the program's theme. Main Library - Event Lawn

Main Library

Event Lawn

Teens in grades 6–12 can support our Summer Reading Program by creating chalk art centered around the program's theme.

Teens in grades 6–12 are invited to create chalk art at the Main Library to help promote this year's Summer Reading Program. We'll bring the chalk, you bring the creativity!

Water will also be provided. This program takes place outdoors and may be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. No registration required.

Main Library

Phone: 317.814.3900

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Upcoming events

Wed, Jun 26, All day
Main Library
(All Ages) Stop by the Main Library Kids Area to see kites celebrating Chinese culture. This special exhibit is presented in partnership with the Indy Asian American Times.

Wed, Jun 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.

Canceled
Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Park - West Loop
Whether you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone, join Heart and Sole, the Carmel Clay Public Library walking club. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join former Teen Artist in Residence and local homeschooled teen Ella Wilson for a 3-day camp for artsy homeschoolers. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Kids going into grades 3–5! Join us on either 6/26 or 7/24 to paint a dragonfly visiting a magical clover field. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Event Lawn
Teens in grades 6–12 can support our Summer Reading Program by creating chalk art centered around the program's theme.

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join CCPL and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for an educational program. This program is designed for adults age 18 and over. Registration is required.

Thu, Jun 27, 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 your favorite activities—you'll have plenty to choose from. Drop in anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.

Thu, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join former Teen Artist in Residence and local homeschooled teen Ella Wilson for a 3-day camp for artsy homeschoolers. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Overbooked is a student-led book club for grades 9–12 that meets every other Thursday to discuss books, color and craft, eat snacks, and make new friends. Registration is not required.

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
A special visit with the bestselling author of the Peachtree Bluff series and other delightful reads. Tickets $40 per person. Presented by the CCPL Foundation.
Register

Fri, Jun 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Give blood at the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana's bloodmobile in the Main Library's west parking lot. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Register

Fri, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join former Teen Artist in Residence and local homeschooled teen Ella Wilson for a 3-day camp for artsy homeschoolers. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
If you like Dungeons and Dragons, come give Pathfinder a try (the second most popular TTRPG game system). Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Jun 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Mayor Sue Finkam, learn about ways to make a difference in your community, and be a part of shaping Carmel's future.

Sat, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Our animation series concludes on June 29 with an interview with Simpsons animator Matt Herbert and a screening of animated shorts produced during this workshop series. Registration is recommended.

Mon, Jul 01, All day
Online
Fun for readers of all ages—kids, teens, and adults!

Mon, Jul 01, All day
Meadowlark Park
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Meadowlark Park, accessible from both Meadow Lane and the Monon Trail.

Canceled
Mon, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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.

Mon, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Discover the amazing history behind ice cream and try your hand at making snack bag ice cream. This program is designed for adults, and registration is required. 

Tue, Jul 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about dragons and use Play-Doh to make a dragon to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.

Tue, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about dragons and use Play-Doh to make a dragon to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.

Tue, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.

Wed, Jul 03, All day
Coxhall Gardens
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Coxhall Gardens on the northeast corner of West 116th Street and Towne Road.

Wed, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Our evening book group that reads thought-provoking literature.

Fri, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
If you like Dungeons and Dragons, come give Pathfinder a try (the second most popular TTRPG game system). Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Sat, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! Registration is required—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning at 1:30pm the day of the program.

Mon, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–12) Join us for this repeat of 5/21's fun program to discuss architect Shigeru Ban and design structures using cardboard. Read the full description for important info about required tickets.

Mon, Jul 08, 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? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–12) Drop in between 1:30–3:00pm and explore a variety of arts and crafts. Wear clothes appropriate for dabbling—projects may be messy! No tickets are required. No younger siblings may attend.

Mon, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Digital Media Lab
Learn how to create digital collages and scrapbooks with Procreate on the iPad. Registration is required.

Mon, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Our book group with an intentional LGBTQ+ focus.

Tue, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Work on your current craft project while enjoying coffee and community. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
When information is stored in the cloud, what does that mean? Don't look to the sky for answers; come to this Tech Talk and learn about cloud computing and how to store your digital files.

Tue, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 9+) Create art on an iPad with an Apple Pencil. No registration is required, but if the lab reaches capacity, some kids will need to wait outside for a spot to open up.

Tue, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Learn the different ways you can use Artificial Intelligence in your daily life. Registration is required.

Wed, Jul 10, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Park - West Loop
Whether you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone, join Heart and Sole, the Carmel Clay Public Library walking club. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join former Teen Artist in Residence and local homeschooled teen Ella Wilson for a 3-day camp for artsy homeschoolers. Registration is required.

Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Community Room
This highly interactive event includes sing-a-longs and dance moves to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. No registration or tickets required. Bring your best air guitar moves!

Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Digital Media Lab
Staff from the Digital Media Lab will demonstrate how to navigate Cricut Access and operate a Cricut machine. Registration is required.

Wed, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Community Room
This highly interactive event includes sing-a-longs and dance moves to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. No registration or tickets required. Bring your best air guitar moves!

Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Join us for a meaningful discussion of the book All That She Carried by Tiya Miles, presented in partnership with Indiana Humanities. Registration is required.

Canceled
Wed, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring while meeting new people. This program is designed for adults. Registration is not required.

Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–18 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.

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–18 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.

Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join former Teen Artist in Residence and local homeschooled teen Ella Wilson for a 3-day camp for artsy homeschoolers. Registration is required.

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Overbooked is a student-led book club for grades 9–12 that meets every other Thursday to discuss books, color and craft, eat snacks, and make new friends. Registration is not required.

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Join Carmel artist Gaby Delgado as she teaches the fundamentals of figure drawing. Registration is required for this program for teens and adults.

Fri, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(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.

Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Join former Teen Artist in Residence and local homeschooled teen Ella Wilson for a 3-day camp for artsy homeschoolers. Registration is required.

Fri, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
If you like Dungeons and Dragons, come give Pathfinder a try (the second most popular TTRPG game system). Registration required.
This event is full

Sun, Jul 14, 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.

Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room
(Ages 0–5) Join us for a half hour of dancing fun! We've loaded a playlist full of children's and family favorites—shake your sillies out while singing and dancing along! Siblings are welcome.

Mon, Jul 15, 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? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Books After Lunch is the library's monthly mid-day book club.

Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 4–6 with caregivers) Drop in and lay siege to a castle by building and painting with a catapult! Read the full description for info about the outdoors part of this program and rain-event plans.

Tue, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.

Tue, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Enjoy a one-shot D&D adventure. Snacks will be provided for this 3-hour event. Registration is required.

Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Learn about the origins of the opioid epidemic, state and national data related to substance use disorder, ways to reduce stigma, and naloxone/Narcan administration. Registration is required.

Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokémon fans, and trade cards! Active card trading may take place. Please keep at home any favorite cards that you don't want to trade or accidentally lose or misplace!

Thu, Jul 18, 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 your favorite activities—you'll have plenty to choose from. Drop in anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.

Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Learn about the culture and history of Black quilting, presented in partnership with Indiana Humanities. Registration is required.

Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Drop in for adventure stories and enjoy activity stations with a craft! No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.

Sat, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Drop in for adventure stories and enjoy activity stations with a craft! No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.

Sat, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! Registration is required—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning at 1:30pm the day of the program.

Sun, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Come listen to local band Indy Annies play a range of old and new country. Registration is required.

Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–12) Join us to discuss American aviation pioneer Emma Lilian Todd and design your own paper airplanes. Read the full description for important info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Jul 22, 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? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 6–11) Move, breathe, stretch, and have fun! Yoga mats are available for use, or you can bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes! Read the full event description for info about required tickets.

Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–12) Join us to discuss American aviation pioneer Emma Lilian Todd and design your own paper airplanes. Read the full description for important info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Jul 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Park - West Loop
Whether you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone, join Heart and Sole, the Carmel Clay Public Library walking club. No registration required.

Wed, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Kids going into grades 3–5! Join us on either 6/26 or 7/24 to paint a dragonfly visiting a magical clover field. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 17 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Experience an hour of chair yoga while learning mindful movement strategies to use at your desk or anywhere. This program is designed for adults, and registration is required.

Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–18 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.

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–18 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.

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Staff from the Digital Media Lab will demonstrate how to navigate Cricut Access and operate a Cricut machine. Registration is required.

Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Overbooked is a student-led book club for grades 9–12 that meets every other Thursday to discuss books, color and craft, eat snacks, and make new friends. Registration is not required.

Thu, Jul 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for a screening of The Color Purple (2023). Rated PG-13. Registration is required.

Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Learn how Medicare works and what tools are available to you in this easy-to-understand workshop. Registration is required.

Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
If you like Dungeons and Dragons, come give Pathfinder a try (the second most popular TTRPG game system). Registration required.
This event is full