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Christmassy Fun Storytime

For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
2025-12-08 11:00:00 2025-12-08 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Christmassy Fun Storytime Main Library - Discovery Room

Monday, December 08
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-12-08 11:00:00 2025-12-08 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Christmassy Fun Storytime (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. Main Library - Discovery Room

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.

Free tickets are required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time. A ticket will be required for each person, including infants, attending the program. 

Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program. We ask all attendees, including children, to refrain from eating during the program so that all participants can focus on and engage with the event's activities together.

AGE GROUP: | Kids Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

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Main Library - Community Room B
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Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Summer Babies - For kids ages 0–18 months and their caregivers
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–18 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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Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Digital Media Lab
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Main Library - Community Room B
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Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Main Library - Community Room A
(Ages 8–11) Learn choreography for the song "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters! Read the full event description for info about registration and program details. No younger or older siblings may attend.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am
KPop Demon Hunters Dance Class - For kids ages 8–11 on their own
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Community Room A
(Ages 8–11) Learn choreography for the song "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters! Read the full event description for info about registration and program details. No younger or older siblings may attend.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am
"Golden" KPop Dance Party - For families with kids of all ages
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Families can sing and dance along to the song "Golden" and other kid-friendly KPop hits. Costumes are encouraged! No tickets or registration are required. Caregivers must stay with their children.
KPop Demon Hunters Dance Class - For kids ages 8–11 on their own
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Community Room A
(Ages 8–11) Learn choreography for the song "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters! Read the full event description for info about registration and program details. No younger or older siblings may attend.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am
Sun Printing - Cyanotype Workshop with a Digital Media Lab Specialist
Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Event Lawn
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Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 5:00pm
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Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Main Library - Digital Media Lab
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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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
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Main Library - Community Room
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Main Library - Event Lawn
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Main Library - Meeting Room C
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Main Library - Board Room
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Main Library - Discovery Room
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Dabble: Yarn Art - For kids ages 7–11 on their own
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Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist and then create a related art project. Read the full description for registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Dabble: Yarn Art - For kids ages 7–11 on their own
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist and then create a related art project. Read the full description for registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
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Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokemon fans, and trade cards! For important info about active card trading and other program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tech Talk: Passwords, Passkeys and Peace of Mind - An information session for older adults
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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Main Library
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Main Library - Meeting Room A
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Roz Puppets Presents Dinosaur Pirates - For families with kids ages 4+
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Main Library - Community Room
(Ages 4+) Hit the high seas with this puppet adventure story of prehistoric proportions—a treasure chest of music, antics, and audience participation. No tickets are required. Siblings are welcome.
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Main Library - Teens Program Room
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Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
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D&D Academy for Middle Schoolers - Dungeons & Dragons club for students going into grades 6–9
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
All skill levels and experience are welcome. Players with no experience are asked to watch the short informational video (see link in the full description) before attending. Registration recommended.
Mystery Book Group - Book discussion group for adults
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Evening book group that reads (spoiler alert) mysteries!
Bedtime Stories - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Dinosaur Alley: Traveling Natural History Adventure Museum - For families with kids pre-K through grade 5+
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
(Pre-K–grade 5+) Drop in and unearth a story with Ohio's Historical Archaeological Society. Get hands on with dino relics, rocks, fossils, insects, plants, and more! No tickets are required.
Dabble Jr.: Yarn Art - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist and then create a related art project. Read the full description for registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
Dabble Jr.: Yarn Art - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Thu, Jul 23, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist and then create a related art project. Read the full description for registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
Overbooked Summer Sessions - Student-led book club for high school students
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
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Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Read your own poetry or share your favorite reading at this family-friendly event. Come to read or just to listen. Registration required.
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Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Unearth a special interactive screening of The Mummy (1999). Rated PG-13. Registration is required to guarantee an interactive kit, but walk-ins are also welcome as space permits.
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Meeting Room B
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Main Library - Community Room B
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