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Drop-In Tech: Learn More about the New Apple Pencils
For kids ages 9+
2024-07-09 15:00:002024-07-09 16:00:00America/Indiana/IndianapolisDrop-In Tech: Learn More about the New Apple PencilsMain Library - Exploration Lab
Tuesday, July 09 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Add to Calendar2024-07-09 15:00:002024-07-09 16:00:00America/Indiana/IndianapolisDrop-In Tech: Learn More about the New Apple Pencils(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.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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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!
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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
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.
(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.
(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.
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.