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Celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights

For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
2024-10-25 10:00:00 2024-10-25 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights Main Library - Discovery Room

Friday, October 25
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-25 10:00:00 2024-10-25 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights Drop in on 10/25 or 10/26 for stories, songs, activities, and a craft celebrating this Indian festival. No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am. Main Library - Discovery Room

Main Library

Discovery Room

Drop in on 10/25 or 10/26 for stories, songs, activities, and a craft celebrating this Indian festival. No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.

AGE GROUP: | Kids Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Arts/Crafts |

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Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Nov 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Exploration Lab
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Main Library - Meeting Room A
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(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, Nov 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.
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Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Thu, Nov 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.
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Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Nov 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.
3D Print Repair Cafe - Drop in with a specialist to 3D model a replacement part
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Digital Media Lab
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Inklings - Student-led storytelling club for teens in grades 9–12
Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Please Pass the Civility - Workshop in partnership with Project Civility
Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Community Room
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Teen Homeschool Art Club - For homeschool teens ages 13–18
Fri, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
In this free club run by former Teen Artist in Residence Ella Wilson, teens will talk about art, create things, and go on random, fun tangents. Registration is required.
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Fri, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
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Pokemania - Drop-in session for teens in grades 6–12
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
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Sat, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Main Library
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Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Teens Program Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Join us to celebrate the holiday season with festive stories and songs. Siblings are welcome. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
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Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Main Library - Board Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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Main Library - Board Room
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Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Join us on four special occasions to watch the enchanting story of The Nutcracker as told by the beautiful dancers of area ballet groups. Read the full description for dates, times, and details.
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