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Get Smart About the Common Application

A workshop for high school students
2024-05-29 15:00:00 2024-05-29 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Get Smart About the Common Application Main Library - Teens Program Room

Wednesday, May 29
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-29 15:00:00 2024-05-29 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Get Smart About the Common Application Smart College Selection consultants will lead rising high school seniors through the Common Application platform. Registration is required. Main Library - Teens Program Room

Main Library

Teens Program Room

Smart College Selection consultants will lead rising high school seniors through the Common Application platform. Registration is required.

Smart College Selection consultants will lead rising high school seniors through the Common Application platform, an application platform used to apply to more than 900 colleges. Students will complete several sections of the Common Application and learn how to complete others. Attendees should bring a laptop and be ready to work on their application.

There is no charge for this workshop, but students need to pre-register, have a laptop available during the program, and be ready to work. Students who have pre-registered will receive an email with materials to fill out prior to the workshop and have available during the event.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Career/College |

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Phone: 317.814.3900
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Tech Talk: Getting to Know Google - An information session for older adults
Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Room A
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Overbooked - Student-led book club for teens in grades 9–12
Thu, May 16, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
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Main Library - Community Room A
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Main Library - Community Room B
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Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, May 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Behind the Book with Jessica Shattuck - at the Jill Perelman Pavilion at West Park
Sat, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
West Park - Jill Perelman Pavilion
The New York Times bestselling author of "The Women in the Castle" shares her new book "Last House." Registration is required for this free event.
Sunday Vibes: Raccoon Lake Sax Quartet - A live musical performance
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Main Library - Community Room
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Symone Cox and Leon Xiang: Teen Artists-in-Residence - An exhibition through the month of May
Mon, May 20, All day
Main Library
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Mon, May 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
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Thinkers and Tinkers: Exploring STEAM Through Stories - For kids ages 7–12 with their caregivers
Tue, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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(Ages 7–12) Join us to discuss acclaimed architect Shigeru Ban and design your own structures using cardboard. Read the full description for important info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
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Online
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room B
(Ages 7–12) Wear clothes appropriate for sculpting and exploring color mixing. This project will be messy! Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger siblings may attend.
Learn to Animate in Procreate Dreams - Hands-on workshop at the Digital Media Lab
Tue, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Digital Media Lab
Learn animation tools in Procreate Dreams on the iPad. Registration is required.
A Special Chalk Play Date to Kick Off Our New StoryWalk® - Family Fun at Meadowlark Park
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Tech Talk: Using Consumer Reports Online - An information session for older adults
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Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Summer Babies - For kids ages 0–18 months and their caregivers
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Thu, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
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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.
π² Mathletes Workshops - For students in grades 5–7
Sat, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Teens Program Room
A series of workshops for students who enjoy math and would like to learn more. Registration is required for each session you're interested in attending.
Let's Go on a Dragon Adventure! - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Sat, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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Main Library - Community Room
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ENL Conversation Group - An English language practice group for adults
Sun, Jun 09, 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.
Let's Go on a Dragon Adventure! - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Mon, Jun 10, 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.
Genealogy Drop-In - A weekly gathering of genealogists and family historians
Mon, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens
Mon, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
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Video Room Introduction - Hands-on learning at the Digital Media Lab
Mon, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Video Room
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Registration opens Saturday, June 1 2024 at 9:00am
Drop-In Tech: Learn More about Stop Motion Animation - For kids ages 9+
Mon, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Nintendo Switch Game Night - A casual, drop-in game night for teens in grades 6–12
Mon, Jun 10, 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.
Queer Book Group - An LGBTQ+ book club for adults
Mon, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Our book group with an intentional LGBTQ+ focus.
Sip 'n' Stitch - A casual craft group for adults
Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Learn to Animate in Procreate Dreams - Hands-on workshop at the Digital Media Lab
Tue, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Digital Media Lab
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Registration opens Saturday, June 1 2024 at 9:00am
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Tue, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Community Room
(Ages 4+) Families can join Roz Puppets for this original tale about a little mouse that sets off on a grand adventure. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
Roz Puppets Presents The Mystery of Cacklewood Forest - For families with children ages 4+
Tue, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Heart and Sole - CCPL Walking Club
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Central Park - West Loop
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Wed, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Digital Media Lab
Learn animation tools in Procreate Dreams on the iPad. Registration is required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 1 2024 at 9:00am
Canceled
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Wed, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Thu, Jun 13, 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.
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Thu, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
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