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Registration opens:
June 24th, 2026

Poetry Open Mic Night
2026-07-23 17:30:00 2026-07-23 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetry Open Mic Night Main Library - Community Room B

Thursday, July 23
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-23 17:30:00 2026-07-23 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poetry Open Mic Night Read your own poetry or share your favorite reading at this family-friendly event. Come to read or just to listen. Registration required. Main Library - Community Room B

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.

Share your original poetry or recite a piece that speaks to you in a safe, supportive, judgement-free zone.

  • Readings are limited to 3 minutes.
  • A lectern stand and microphone will be available for use.
  • As this event is open to all ages and is family friendly, explicit language/gestures/behavior is prohibited.
  • Performers may begin signing up at 5:30pm, and readings will take place from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. If time permits, participants may share additional pieces.
  • Drinks are permitted, but please, no alcoholic beverages.

Registration is required. Please register even if you'd just like to listen. We will have a sign-up sheet at the event for those who would like to share a poem.

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so someone on the waitlist can join. If you are on the waitlist, attend only if you get a confirmation email indicating that a spot has opened up for you. Staff members will be taking attendance.

To cancel your registration, do one of the following:

  • Use the link and registration reference number from the "You're Registered" email you received.
  • Call the library's Adult Services Department at 317.814.3988.
  • Email adultservices@carmelclaylibrary.org.

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Main Library
Artwork exhibited on the Teen Art Wall at the Main Library.
Page Turners - Book discussion group for adults
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group.
Roz Puppets Presents Dinosaur Pirates - For families with kids ages 4+
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens
Wed, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Exactly what it sounds like – time to read! This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6-12.
Behind the Book with Eliza Knight
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Bestselling author Eliza Knight shares her new book "Lost in the Summer of '69." Registration is required for this free author event.
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.
Movie Night: The Mummy - A free interactive movie screening
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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 5:30pm
Poetry Open Mic Night
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 5:30pm
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