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Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Room A
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokemon fans, and trade cards! For important info about active... more
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokemon fans, and trade cards! For important info about active card trading and other program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Big kids, littles, families! Drop into the Discovery Room to build with Legos and blocks! Please... more
Big kids, littles, families! Drop into the Discovery Room to build with Legos and blocks! Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program. Caregivers are required to attend with kids under age 6.

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist... more
(Ages 7–11) 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.

Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 2–5) Turn a cardboard box into a car! Then park it at our indoor drive-in and watch... more
(Ages 2–5) Turn a cardboard box into a car! Then park it at our indoor drive-in and watch some Bluey episodes! Read the full event description for info about required registration and program details.

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Learn about astronomy and design and launch your own 2-liter bottle rocket at this fun science... more
Learn about astronomy and design and launch your own 2-liter bottle rocket at this fun science program. Registration is required.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Thu, Apr 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room B
In this special ticketed event presented by the CCPL Foundation, kids will learn social skills... more
In this special ticketed event presented by the CCPL Foundation, kids will learn social skills and table manners. Tickets are $20 per child and include a take-home treat.
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Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
(Grades 3–5) Don't miss our Youth Library Council's annual spring festival—an exclusive... more
(Grades 3–5) Don't miss our Youth Library Council's annual spring festival—an exclusive event made for students by students! This year's theme is Let's Get Mythical. Crafts, games, and more!

Sat, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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! For important... more
(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! For important info about required registration and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Mon, Apr 20, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Grades 3–5) Join us on 3/16 or 4/20 to paint a country road using the one-point perspective... more
(Grades 3–5) Join us on 3/16 or 4/20 to paint a country road using the one-point perspective technique. Read the full description for info about registration and picking up artists who finish early.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Tue, Apr 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Apr 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Apr 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... more
(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.

Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Thu, Apr 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper,... more
(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Learn about Japanese culture at this origami workshop for beginners. Presented in partnership... more
Learn about Japanese culture at this origami workshop for beginners. Presented in partnership with the Carmel High School Japanese Culture Club. Registration is required.

Mon, Apr 27, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist... more
(Ages 7–11) 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 Monday, April 20 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Join us for a few short, action-packed films based on popular children's stories.... more
(Ages 2–5) Join us for a few short, action-packed films based on popular children's stories. No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Join us for a few short, action-packed films based on popular children's stories.... more
(Ages 2–5) Join us for a few short, action-packed films based on popular children's stories. No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 0–3) Drop in between 10:00–11:30am for a fun, informal play date! Pick your favorite... more
(Ages 0–3) Drop in between 10:00–11:30am for a fun, informal play date! Pick your favorite activities—you'll have plenty to choose from. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.

Thu, Apr 30, 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... more
(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, April 23 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 2–3) Come hit the dance floor for a rave dance party! Read the full event description... more
(Ages 2–3) Come hit the dance floor for a rave dance party! Read the full event description for details. No tickets are required; siblings are welcome.

Wed, May 06, All day
Coxhall Gardens
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Coxhall Gardens... more
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.

Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokemon fans, and trade cards! For important info about active... more
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokemon fans, and trade cards! For important info about active card trading and other program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Room
Join us on three occasions to watch the enchanting stories of Peter Pan, Swan Lake, and Fairy... more
Join us on three occasions to watch the enchanting stories of Peter Pan, Swan Lake, and Fairy Tales as told by dancers of area ballet groups. Read the full description for dates, times, and details.