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ENL Conversation Group

An English language practice group for adults
2023-02-12 15:00:00 2023-02-12 15:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis ENL Conversation Group Main Library - Meeting Room B

Sunday, February 12
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-12 15:00:00 2023-02-12 15:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis ENL Conversation Group Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Registration is required. Main Library - Meeting Room B

Main Library

Meeting Room B

Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Registration is required.

On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month starting January 8, join community members from a variety of backgrounds to practice speaking English. Volunteers will lead the sessions. Board games and coloring pages will be provided for children during the program. Registration is required. 

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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Main Library - Discovery Room A
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Wed, Feb 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teens Study Room 1A,Teens Study Room 1B
Teens in grades 6–12 can stop by every other Wednesday for free, student-led tutoring by a local chapter of a national tutoring program.
Mystery Book Group - Book discussion group
Wed, Feb 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - Meeting Room B
The perfect group for mystery buffs.
Library Babies - For kids aged 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Feb 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for infants. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk thirty minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Library Babies - For kids aged 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for infants. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk thirty minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Library Babies - For kids aged 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Feb 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for infants. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk thirty minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Tech Talk: Health Wearables - An information session for older adults
Thu, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Learn how wearable technology can help track your health at this presentation geared towards older adults.
Overbooked - Student-led book club for high school students
Thu, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
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.
Stitch Happens - Fiber Club & Social Hour for Teens in Grades 6–12
Thu, Feb 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Relax, hang out, chat, and make stuff in our monthly drop-in social hours for teens.
Foundations of Programming with Python - For students in grades 5–8
Sat, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Learn about one of the most popular computer programming languages in this 4-week workshop series. Presented in partnership with AcademiaEdge. Registration is required.
This event is full
Grown-up Gaming - A fun-filled program for adults
Sat, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Join us for casual, open-play board gaming. Registration is not required.
ENL Conversation Group - An English language practice group for adults
Sun, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Registration is required.
A Dr. Seuss Celebration - For kids ages 2–6 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Join us 2/27 or 2/28 for Dr. Seuss stories and fun! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
A Dr. Seuss Celebration - For kids ages 2–6 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Join us 2/27 or 2/28 for Dr. Seuss stories and fun! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Nintendo Switch Game Night - A casual, drop-in game night for teens
Mon, Feb 27, 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.
Carmel Clay Schools All-District Art Show - On display February 1–28
Tue, Feb 28, All day
Main Library
Artwork by students from Carmel Clay Schools will be on display at the Main Library throughout the month of February. Stop to enjoy work by elementary, middle school, and high school artists.
Word on the Shelf - Year-round online volunteer opportunity for teens
Tue, Feb 28, All day
Online
Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.
A Dr. Seuss Celebration - For kids ages 2–6 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Join us 2/27 or 2/28 for Dr. Seuss stories and fun! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
A Dr. Seuss Celebration - For kids ages 2–6 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Join us 2/27 or 2/28 for Dr. Seuss stories and fun! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled program start time.
Gambit 425 - For those who love chess
Tue, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Play against other local chess players of all skill levels every other Tuesday night. Gambit 425 is open to anyone age 5 and up who already has experience with the game. Registration is recommended.
Discuss and Discover: An Early Chapter Book Club - For kids ages 6–8 with their caregivers
Tue, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Join us for a discussion of The Chocolate Touch and participate in a science experiment involving chocolate. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 31 2023 at 9:00am
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