Kids - Carmel Clay Public Library

Events for Children

Play-Doh Maker Station: Trees - For kids ages 4+ on their own

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 4+) Come for stories about trees and use Play-Doh to make a pretend tree to take home with... more

(Ages 4+) Come for stories about trees and use Play-Doh to make a pretend tree to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger siblings may attend.

Book Blizzard: Winter Reading Program - December 19–January 31

Tue, Dec 31, All day

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Beat the chill this winter with Book Blizzard, a reading program for all ages. You’ll have a... more

Beat the chill this winter with Book Blizzard, a reading program for all ages. You’ll have a chance to discover new authors, explore different genres, and revisit old favorites—and earn prizes!

Book Blizzard: Winter Reading Program - December 19–January 31

Wed, Jan 01, All day

Online

Beat the chill this winter with Book Blizzard, a reading program for all ages. You’ll have a... more

Beat the chill this winter with Book Blizzard, a reading program for all ages. You’ll have a chance to discover new authors, explore different genres, and revisit old favorites—and earn prizes!

Celebrating Seiffen, Carmel's German Sister City - A special exhibit from November 7–January 14

Thu, Jan 02, All day

Main Library

(All Ages) Stop by the Main Library Kids Area to see items celebrating German culture. This... more

(All Ages) Stop by the Main Library Kids Area to see items celebrating German culture. This special exhibit is presented in partnership with the Carmel-Seiffen Sister City Committee.

Chess Boot Camp - Techniques and strategies for grade 4–adults

Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Community Room B

(Grade 4–Adults) Expand your chess skills with the CHS Chess Club—for players with a solid... more

(Grade 4–Adults) Expand your chess skills with the CHS Chess Club—for players with a solid grasp on the basics of chess. Read the full description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.

Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am

Stretch and Smile Family Yoga - For kids ages 2+ with their caregivers

Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required... more

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Stretch and Smile Family Yoga - For kids ages 2+ with their caregivers

Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required... more

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Paws to Read - For kids ages 6–12

Sat, Jan 04, 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Let's Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! - For kids ages 7–11 on their own

Wed, Jan 08, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 7–11) Race against fellow Mario fans on our Nintendo Switch! No experience is necessary.... more

(Ages 7–11) Race against fellow Mario fans on our Nintendo Switch! No experience is necessary. For info about required registration and other details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

STEAM Explorers - For kids ages 4–6 with caregivers

Thu, Jan 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. No... more

(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. No tickets are required. For important program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

STEAM Explorers - For kids ages 4–6 with caregivers

Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can drop in, try out a special selection of STEAM kits,... more

(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can drop in, try out a special selection of STEAM kits, and enjoy a story. For important program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Jan 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.

Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own

Mon, Jan 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Jan 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Jan 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.

Celebrating Seiffen, Carmel's German Sister City - A special exhibit from November 7–January 14

Tue, Jan 14, All day

Main Library

(All Ages) Stop by the Main Library Kids Area to see items celebrating German culture. This... more

(All Ages) Stop by the Main Library Kids Area to see items celebrating German culture. This special exhibit is presented in partnership with the Carmel-Seiffen Sister City Committee.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 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.

Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own

Tue, Jan 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 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.

Gambit 425 - Chess for grade 4–adults

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Community Room

(Grade 4–Adults) Play chess against others of all skill levels. Open to anyone in grade 4 and... more

(Grade 4–Adults) Play chess against others of all skill levels. Open to anyone in grade 4 and up who has experience with chess. Registration is required.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Jan 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.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Jan 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.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Jan 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.

Pokemon Trading Hour - For kids ages 6–11 on their own

Wed, Jan 15, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

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.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 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.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 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.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 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.

Bedtime Stories - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers

Thu, Jan 16, 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.

Paws to Read - For kids ages 6–12

Sat, Jan 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

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 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.

Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own

Tue, Jan 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 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.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 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.

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