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Events for Children
Tue, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories,... more
(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.

Tue, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Mar 19, 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. (Click event title for more chess programs.)

Tue, Mar 19, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 9–12) Join us to discuss Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus and participate in... more
(Ages 9–12) Join us to discuss Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus and participate in building a robotic hand. Read the full description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Mar 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Mar 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 7–12) Come explore STEAM activities from our Exploration Lab. Read the full event... more
(Ages 7–12) Come explore STEAM activities from our Exploration Lab. Read the full event description for important info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992. No younger siblings may attend.

Wed, Mar 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Mar 21, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Mar 21, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Mar 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Fri, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Come create with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No registration or tickets are... more
(Ages 2–5) Come create with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No registration or tickets are required. Stop by the Discovery Room anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.

Mon, Mar 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 3–6) Come on 3/25 or 3/26 to learn through play in this fun, powerful workshop! Free... more
(Ages 3–6) Come on 3/25 or 3/26 to learn through play in this fun, powerful workshop! Free tickets required—available first come, first served at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to program start time.

Mon, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 3–6) Come on 3/25 or 3/26 to learn through play in this fun, powerful workshop! Free... more
(Ages 3–6) Come on 3/25 or 3/26 to learn through play in this fun, powerful workshop! Free tickets required—available first come, first served at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to program start time.

Tue, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room A
(Ages 2–5) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga fun together! Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–5) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga fun 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.

Tue, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Community Room A
(Ages 2–5) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga fun together! Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–5) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga fun 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.

Tue, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 3–6) Come on 3/25 or 3/26 to learn through play in this fun, powerful workshop! Free... more
(Ages 3–6) Come on 3/25 or 3/26 to learn through play in this fun, powerful workshop! Free tickets required—available first come, first served at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to program start time.

Wed, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 3–5) Come explore the science behind the upcoming total solar eclipse at this special... more
(Ages 3–5) Come explore the science behind the upcoming total solar eclipse at this special edition STEAM Storytime! Read the full description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Thursday, March 21 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 27, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) This monthly program explores arts and crafts through various mediums. Read the... more
(Ages 4–6) This monthly program explores arts and crafts through various mediums. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992. No younger/older siblings may attend.

Wed, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) Sign up to compete in a 15-minute Grand Prix race against a fellow player on our... more
(Ages 7–11) Sign up to compete in a 15-minute Grand Prix race against a fellow player on our Nintendo Switch! Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.

Fri, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Room
(Ages 3–5) Come and listen to an enchanting story as told by the beautiful ballerinas of... more
(Ages 3–5) Come and listen to an enchanting story as told by the beautiful ballerinas of Ballet INitiative! Be sure to dress up for a brief ballet lesson too! No registration or tickets are required.

Mon, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 0–3) Come for a fun, informal play date with your babies, toddlers, and friends! Pick... more
(Ages 0–3) Come for a fun, informal play date with your babies, toddlers, and friends! Pick your favorite activities—you'll have plenty to choose from. Drop in anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.

Mon, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Community Room
(Grades 1–5) Explore DaVinci's inventions, the Wright Brothers' machines, and what it takes to... more
(Grades 1–5) Explore DaVinci's inventions, the Wright Brothers' machines, and what it takes to actually leave the ground. Plus watch a fun experiment with Mr. Marshmallow too! No tickets are required.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 3/4 or 4/2 to paint a solar eclipse in a brilliant celestial... more
(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 3/4 or 4/2 to paint a solar eclipse in a brilliant celestial display. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 26 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 3/4 or 4/2 to paint a solar eclipse in a brilliant celestial... more
(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 3/4 or 4/2 to paint a solar eclipse in a brilliant celestial display. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 26 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Grades K–3) Beginners and those honing their skills can challenge peers in this special chess... more
(Grades K–3) Beginners and those honing their skills can challenge peers in this special chess club just for them. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 26 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room B
(Ages 7–12) Join us at 10:30am or 3:30pm! Free tickets are required and available first come,... more
(Ages 7–12) Join us at 10:30am or 3:30pm! Free tickets are required and available first come, first served at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time. No younger siblings may attend.

Wed, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room B
(Ages 7–12) Join us at 10:30am or 3:30pm! Free tickets are required and available first come,... more
(Ages 7–12) Join us at 10:30am or 3:30pm! Free tickets are required and available first come, first served at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time. No younger siblings may attend.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 6–11) Meet other Pokémon fans to trade cards, play games, and complete a craft! Read... more
(Ages 6–11) Meet other Pokémon fans to trade cards, play games, and complete a craft! Read the full description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992. No younger siblings may attend.
Registration opens Thursday, March 28 2024 at 9:00am

Fri, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the... more
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.

Fri, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the... more
(Ages 4–6) With their caregivers, kids can try out a special selection of STEAM kits. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992.

Sat, Apr 06, 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! Registration is... more
(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.

Tue, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories,... more
(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.

Tue, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Apr 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Apr 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Apr 11, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Sat, Apr 13, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Students in grades 4–12 can participate in the 5th Annual Indiana Youth Scrabble Championship,... more
Students in grades 4–12 can participate in the 5th Annual Indiana Youth Scrabble Championship, held for the second time at the Main Library. Registration is required.

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Current 3rd–5th graders can enjoy our Youth Library Council's annual spring festival—an... more
Current 3rd–5th graders can enjoy our Youth Library Council's annual spring festival—an exclusive drop-in event made for students by students! Crafts, games, and more! No younger siblings may attend.

Mon, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories,... more
(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.

Mon, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Mon, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–12) Come explore STEAM activities from our Exploration Lab. Read the full event... more
(Ages 7–12) Come explore STEAM activities from our Exploration Lab. Read the full event description for important info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992. No younger siblings may attend.

Tue, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories,... more
(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.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tue, Apr 16, 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. (Click event title for more chess programs.)
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 7–12) Come explore STEAM activities from our Exploration Lab. Read the full event... more
(Ages 7–12) Come explore STEAM activities from our Exploration Lab. Read the full event description for important info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992. No younger siblings may attend.

Wed, Apr 17, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) 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 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Apr 18, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies... more
(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal! No tickets are required.

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