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Add to Calendar2024-03-12 10:30:002024-03-12 11:00:00America/Indiana/IndianapolisBook Buddies(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.
Teens will have a chance to earn a service hour by creating origami roses for a good cause and learning more about the skin condition eczema. Registration is required.
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Coxhall Gardens on the northeast corner of West 116th Street and Towne Road.
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our bilingual StoryWalk at Prather Park—formerly River Road Park—just southeast of 126th Street near the White River.
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
(Grades 3–5) Join us for fun tips about Indian cooking in celebration of our July StoryWalk® at Coxhall Gardens. Read the full event description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
(Ages 2–5) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
(Ages 6–12) 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.
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.
Whether you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone, join Heart and Sole, the Carmel Clay Public Library walking club. No registration required.
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our bilingual StoryWalk at Prather Park—formerly River Road Park—just southeast of 126th Street near the White River.
Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming ideas to giving and receiving feedback, you‘ll find something to inspire you.
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
(Ages 6–12) 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.
(Ages 0–5) Join us for a half hour of dancing fun! We've loaded a playlist full of children's and family favorites—shake your sillies out while singing and dancing along! Siblings are welcome.
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.
Experience fitness and relaxation in this tai chi session for beginners and more experienced participants alike. Presented in partnership with the Monon Community Center. Registration is required.
(Ages 3–6) Come create, discover, and learn as we experiment with objects that sink or float. Read the full description for important info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about snakes and use Play-Doh to make a snake to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about snakes and use Play-Doh to make a snake to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokémon fans, and trade cards! Active card trading may take place. Please keep at home any favorite cards that you don't want to trade or accidentally lose or misplace!
Meet local authors and talk about their work at this drop-in event. Authors who are interested in having a booth may see the full description for application details. Deadline to apply is July 26.
Teens will have a chance to earn a service hour by creating origami roses for a good cause and learning more about the skin condition eczema. Registration is required.
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our bilingual StoryWalk at Prather Park—formerly River Road Park—just southeast of 126th Street near the White River.
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.