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Behind the Book with Susan Beckham Zurenda
2026-09-29 14:00:00 2026-09-29 15:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Behind the Book with Susan Beckham Zurenda Main Library - Community Room B

Tuesday, September 29
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Community Room B

Bestselling author Susan Beckham Zurenda shares her new book "No Way Out but Through." Registration is required for this free author event.

No Way Out but Through follows two women from different generations—one a survivor of a forced teen marriage, the other struggling with the fallout of an unhealthy relationship—who form an unexpected bond through storytelling. As author Shannon Irwin documents Grace Ferrall’s harrowing past marked by abuse, resilience, and escape, both women confront their own trauma and guilt. A searing and compassionate exploration set in present-day Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and 1990s rural Oklahoma, No Way Out but Through is inspired by the real life of an ordinary woman who survived extraordinary circumstances.

Book sales and signing will follow the conversation. Registration is required for this free author event. Presented by the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.

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Need to replace or duplicate a part for a physical object but can't find a 3D model online? Stop by and get 3D modeling help from a Digital Media Lab specialist.
Overbooked - Student-led book club for teens in grades 9–12
Thu, Sep 24, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
This student-led book club for grades 9–12 meets every other Thursday. Discuss books, color and craft, eat snacks, and meet new friends.
Medicare 101 - An in-person workshop for adults
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Learn how Medicare works and what tools are available to you in this easy-to-understand workshop. Registration is required.
Dabble Jr.: Van Gogh - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Fri, Sep 25, 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 Friday, September 18 2026 at 9:00am
PAWS Support Dog Visit - Drop-in decompression for teens in grades 6–12
Fri, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Main Library
Take a break from homework and hang out with a registered support dog. Presented in partnership with Kindling Minds.
Behind the Book with Michael Koryta
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Bestselling author Michael Koryta shares his new book "Die Famous." Registration is required for this free author event.
Dana Cooper - A free Sunday Vibes Concert Series performance
Sun, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Dana Cooper performs Folk and Americana music. Registration is encouraged.
Harvest Fest - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 2–5) Drop in for stories about a hayride through the farm and enjoy activity stations and a craft! No tickets are required. Stories and rhymes will be read aloud at 10am and repeated at 11:15am.
Genealogy Drop-In
Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
A drop-in session for genealogy enthusiasts or those who would like to get started with this popular hobby.
Creating On Canvas: A Remarkably Bright Octopus - For kids in grades 3–5
Mon, Sep 28, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Grades 3–5) Join us on 9/28 or 10/19 to paint an octopus with arms swaying in the ocean deep. Read the full description for info about registration and picking up artists who finish early.
Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am
Nintendo Switch Game Night - A casual, drop-in game night for teens in grades 6–12
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
ENL Conversation Group - An English language practice group for adults
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group mostly meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month.
The Woman of Limberlost - Gene Stratton-Porter
Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Join us in learning about Gene Stratton-Porter, a beloved Indiana writer and naturalist. Registration is required.
Behind the Book with Susan Beckham Zurenda
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Bestselling author Susan Beckham Zurenda shares her new book "No Way Out but Through." Registration is required for this free author event.
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