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Registration opens:
February 08th, 2023

Dabble: Arts and Crafts for Kids in Grades 1–5 on Their Own

Make a Pom Pom Pet
2023-02-15 15:30:00 2023-02-15 16:15:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Dabble: Arts and Crafts for Kids in Grades 1–5 on Their Own Main Library - Discovery Room A, Discovery Room B

Wednesday, February 15
3:30pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-15 15:30:00 2023-02-15 16:15:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Dabble: Arts and Crafts for Kids in Grades 1–5 on Their Own Come dabble with us! In this monthly program, we'll explore art through various mediums. This month we'll make a pet with yarn! Registration is required, and no younger siblings are able to attend. Main Library - Discovery Room A, Discovery Room B

Main Library

Discovery Room A, Discovery Room B

Come dabble with us! In this monthly program, we'll explore art through various mediums. This month we'll make a pet with yarn! Registration is required, and no younger siblings are able to attend.

AGE GROUP: | Kids Ages 5-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts |

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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition - A team puzzle tournament for adults and teens
Sun, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by being the fastest jigsaw puzzlers at the library! Teams of 2-4 will have 120 minutes to complete a 500-piece puzzle. First to finish wins! Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Nintendo Switch Game Night - A casual, drop-in game night for teens
Mon, Jan 30, 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.
Adult Winter Reading Program - December 16–January 31
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Online
Read books, earn a chance for prizes, and help support Hamilton County Kids Coats. Registration begins December 16.
Teen Winter Reading Program - December 16–January 31
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Online
Teens in grades 6–12 can read books, earn a chance for prizes, and help support Hamilton County Kids Coats. Registration begins December 16.
Kids' Winter Reading Program - December 16–January 31
Tue, Jan 31, All day
Online
Kids of all ages—infants through students in grade 5—can read or listen to books, earn prizes, and help support Hamilton County Kids Coats. Registration begins December 16.
Word on the Shelf - Year-round online volunteer opportunity for teens
Tue, Jan 31, 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.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens
Tue, Jan 31, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.
STEAM Storytime: A Fun Family Book Club - For families with kids aged 3–6
Tue, Jan 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
We will read The Three Little Pigs, and families will build a strong house that we will test against the Big Bad Wolf. Registration is required, and each child aged 3–6 needs to register separately.
This event is full
Gambit 425 - For those who love chess
Tue, Jan 31, 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.
Get Real: A Real Estate Update - Learn about the local real estate market
Tue, Jan 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Whether you're looking to sell or buy a home, getting a realistic perspective of the housing market is key. Registration is required for this event.
Carmel Clay Schools All-District Art Show - On display February 1–28
Wed, Feb 01, 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
Wed, Feb 01, 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.
RosieCon Book Festival - Katharine McGee, author of American Royals
Wed, Feb 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Drop by the Teens Program Room to watch this live-streamed author panel featuring a different title from the 2022–23 Rosie List each month. This event is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.
Critical Mass - Book discussion group for adults
Wed, Feb 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Our evening book group that reads thought-provoking literature.
Managing Childhood Anxiety: A Family Process - For parents and caregivers of adolescents
Wed, Feb 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
A Chris Center Parent Education Series 2023 event for parents and caregivers raising adolescents. Registration is required.
Travel Through Chocolate - A delectable workshop for adults
Wed, Feb 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Think you know chocolate? In this beautifully curated tasting event, you'll learn all about this popular treat as you "travel" through the world of chocolate. Registration is required. 
This event is full
Tech Talk: Streaming Services - An information session for older adults
Thu, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
What are streaming services? How do they work? Are they better than cable? Learn all the basics about streaming services at this presentation geared towards older adults.
Overbooked - Student-led book club for high school students
Thu, Feb 02, 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.
Drop-In Craft - For kids ages 2–6 and their caregivers
Fri, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Come create with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No registration is required. Stop by Discovery Room A anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.
The Early Black History of Carmel - Celebrating Black History Month
Fri, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Carmel Clay Historical Society historian & collections manager A.J. Wright discusses early Black History of Carmel. Registration is required.
Behind the Book with Ross Gay - Author visit for adults and teens
Fri, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join Ross Gay, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Book of Delights, for a reading of his work. A book signing will follow. Registration is recommended.
Foundations of Programming with Python - For students in grades 5–8
Sat, Feb 04, 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
School-Age Playing with Robots - Exclusively for kids ages 7 and older
Sat, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Kids ages 7+ can join us in the Discovery Room to try out a selection of robots from our Exploration Lab. Registration is required, and no younger siblings may attend.
Lauren Belfer - Foundation Visiting Author Series
Sun, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Bestselling author Lauren Belfer visits Carmel for the first time for a live author conversation. Registration is required for this free event.
Lunar New Year Celebration with WHAM - A concert by the We Have All Music Ensemble
Sun, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Join WHAM, an ensemble of local teen musicians, in this special concert in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Registration is required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Book Buddies - For kids aged 4–6 on their own
Mon, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room B
Bring a buddy for a storytime playdate at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Creating On Canvas: A World of Dragons and Castles - Exclusively for kids in grades 3–5
Mon, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Join us on either February 6 or March 13 to paint silhouettes of a dragon and castle against a fiery moon. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, January 30 2023 at 9:00am
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Book Buddies - For kids aged 4–6 on their own
Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room B
Bring a buddy for a storytime playdate at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Genealogy Lab - Drop-in genealogy assistance for adults
Tue, Feb 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Get help with your genealogy research and collaborate with other community members. Bring your own device. No registration required.
Bike Safe: Traveling by Bike - Learn about bicycle safety and projects in Carmel
Tue, Feb 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Get tips on staying safe during your bike rides and hear about what the City of Carmel has been up to regarding bicycle projects. Registration is required for this event.
Page Turners - Book discussion group
Wed, Feb 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Our Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Hygge Tutoring - Free tutoring for students, by teens
Wed, Feb 08, 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.
Exploratorium: Engineering - STEAM activities for kids in grades 1–3 on their own
Wed, Feb 08, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Each month in the Discovery Room we'll highlight STEAM activities from our Exploration Lab. This month we'll explore engineering! Registration is required, and no younger siblings may attend.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 1 2023 at 9:00am
Coloring Café - A monthly drop-in event for adults
Wed, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring while meeting new people. This program is designed for adults. Registration is not required.
Read Between the Wines - Book discussion group
Wed, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
A spirited and social group.
Library Babies - For kids aged 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Feb 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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.
Legislative Update: Environmental Opportunities - A sustainable living seminar
Thu, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Learn about upcoming environmental opportunities in the 2023 Indiana General Assembly in this mid-session report and call-to-action. Registration is not required.
Foundations of Programming with Python - For students in grades 5–8
Sat, Feb 11, 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
Light Up Your Heart with Science - For teens in grades 6–12
Sat, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
DIY crafts + electronics! This program is facilitated by Science Works, a student-led club at Carmel High School. Registration is required.
ENL Conversation Group - An English language practice group for adults
Sun, Feb 12, 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Book Buddies - For kids aged 4–6 on their own
Mon, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room B
Bring a buddy for a storytime playdate at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Nintendo Switch Game Night - A casual, drop-in game night for teens
Mon, Feb 13, 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.
Queer Book Club for Adults - Book discussion group
Mon, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Our book group with an intentional LGBTQ+ focus.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Book Buddies - For kids aged 4–6 on their own
Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room B
Bring a buddy for a storytime playdate at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
The Crafting Hour - A new monthly crafting group for adults
Tue, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Adult crafters are invited to learn how to make a candle in a teacup. Registration required.
This event is full
Gambit 425 - For those who love chess
Tue, Feb 14, 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.
Word on the Shelf - Year-round online volunteer opportunity for teens
Wed, Feb 15, 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.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 15, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Dabble: Arts and Crafts for Kids in Grades 1–5 on Their Own - Make a Pom Pom Pet
Wed, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B
Come dabble with us! In this monthly program, we'll explore art through various mediums. This month we'll make a pet with yarn! Registration is required, and no younger siblings are able to attend.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 8 2023 at 9:00am
Sit. Stay. Chill–Hang Out with a PAWS Therapy Dog - Drop-in relaxation for teens in grades 6–12
Wed, Feb 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Take a break from homework and hang out with a registered therapy dog. Presented in partnership with the Chris Center.
Wellness Wednesday: Intro to Restorative Yoga - A relaxing hour with The Yoga Studio
Wed, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
Join us for a beginner friendly yoga session with Carmel's The Yoga Studio. Registration is recommended.
Library Babies - For kids aged 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Feb 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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.
Overbooked - Student-led book club for high school students
Thu, Feb 16, 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.
Medicare 101 - An in-person workshop for adults
Thu, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
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 and space is limited.
Movie Night: Till - A free movie screening for adults and teens
Fri, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for a screening of Till (2022). Rated PG-13. Registration is required.
Foundations of Programming with Python - For students in grades 5–8
Sat, Feb 18, 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
Dreamscapes: A Creative Writing Workshop for Teens - Inspired by the Main Library Teens Area mural
Sat, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Using the "Dreamscapes" mural by Connor Heagy as inspiration, teens in grades 6–12 will enjoy a creative writing workshop presented by College Tutors of Indiana. Registration is required.
Paws to Read - For kids ages 5–12
Sat, Feb 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
Do you like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! Registration is required—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning at 1:30pm the day of the program.
Sunday Vibes: Ted Yoder on the Hammered Dulcimer - A live musical performance
Sun, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join Ted Yoder, the “Bela Fleck of the hammered dulcimer,” to hear for yourself why he went viral in 2016 with over 100 million views on Facebook. Registration is required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Book Buddies - For kids aged 4–6 on their own
Mon, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room B
Bring a buddy for a storytime playdate at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Feb 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Genealogy Lab - Drop-in genealogy assistance for adults
Mon, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Get help with your genealogy research and collaborate with other community members. Bring your own device. No registration required.
Books After Lunch - Book discussion group
Mon, Feb 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Our mid-day book club.
Postcards with a Purpose - 2023 Welcoming Refugees Project with Students Rebuild
Mon, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Teens in grades 6–12 are invited to design a postcard to welcome refugees in this year's Students Rebuild challenge. Registration is required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Book Buddies - For kids aged 4–6 on their own
Tue, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room B
Bring a buddy for a storytime playdate at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids aged 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Feb 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. 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.
Medicare 101 - An in-person workshop for adults
Tue, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
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 and space is limited.
The Impact of Screen Time and Social Media on Mental Health - For parents and caregivers of adolescents
Tue, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
A Chris Center Parent Education Series 2023 event for parents and caregiviers raising adolescents. Registration is required.
Electric Vehicles 101 - Everything you need to know about EVs
Tue, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Learn the ins and outs of electric vehicles from what's available on the market to charging them at home and on the road. Registration is required. This event will be repeated on Mar 21.
Page Turners - Book discussion group
Wed, Feb 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Our Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 22, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Little Ones - For kids aged 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Feb 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. 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.
Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens
Wed, Feb 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.
Hygge Tutoring - Free tutoring for students, by teens
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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