You Have Gmail!, Chair Yoga presented by the Jordan YMCA, Chair Yoga & Mindfulness, Around the Stitching Table A Drop-In Craftin

About this event

You Have Gmail!

10:30am - 12:30pm

Beech Grove Branch

Whether you’re new to Gmail or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will give you the tools to take control of your inbox and communicate in the digital world. By the end, you’ll feel confident navigating Gmail, managing messages, and using its features to stay organized in your daily life. Once we cover the essentials, we will discuss when to reply, reply all, bcc, and cc in your emails. We also guide you through how to more quickly find and organize your mail.

You will learn to:

Send and receive mail

Compose, send, and organize emails with ease

Utilize filters, favorites, and labels to declutter your inbox

Attach files, photos, and documents securely

Schedule emails

A google account is required for participation in this class.

This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Chair Yoga presented by the Jordan YMCA

10:30am - 11:30am

Nora Branch

Join the Jordan YMCA for chair-based yoga to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.

Chair Yoga & Mindfulness

11:00am - 12:00pm

Spades Park Branch

Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity improves posture, flexibility, balance, strength, and mind/body awareness. It helps to promote more steadiness and confidence in one’s body along with an overall sense of well-being and peace.

Learn more with this book list about Every Body Yoga or Fit Lit: Every Body Yoga.

Chair Yoga & Mindfulness

1:00pm - 2:00pm

West Indianapolis Branch

Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity improves posture, flexibility, balance, strength, and mind/body awareness. It helps to promote more steadiness and confidence in one’s body along with an overall sense of well-being and peace. We will have intermittent meditative music to accompany the class and close with a brief meditation.

Learn more with this book list about Every Body Yoga or Fit Lit: Every Body Yoga.

This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation with support from a contribution by Honda. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life's potential.

Around the Stitching Table A Drop-In Crafting Community

2:00pm - 4:00pm

West Perry Branch

Drop in on Tuesday afternoons to hang with other crafters and work on your current projects. Be a part of our crafting community! Bring your own crafts, learn techniques from each other, and swap skills & stories.

Chair Yoga & Mindfulness

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Glendale Branch

Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity improves posture, flexibility, balance, strength, and mind/body awareness. It helps to promote more steadiness and confidence in one’s body along with an overall sense of well-being and peace. We will have intermittent meditative music to accompany the class and close with a brief meditation.

Learn more with this book list about Every Body Yoga or Fit Lit: Every Body Yoga.

This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation with support from a contribution by Honda. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life's potential.

Teen Zone

3:00pm - 4:00pm

East Washington Branch

Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and join us for art projects, games, studying, reading, and snacks.

Teen Zone at Lawrence

3:45pm - 5:00pm

Lawrence Branch

Teen Zone is followed by D&D club on select Tuesdays.

Career Center at East 38th Street

4:00pm - 7:00pm

East 38th Street Branch

Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Teen Central Manga Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Session Themes:

Join us at Teen Central on the 2nd floor! Feel free to come to one session or every week. No registration needed!

Gmail Basics

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Spades Park Branch

This beginner-friendly guide will walk you through creating an account and the basics of your inbox. You'll learn how to send and receive messages, manage contacts, and utilize features like filters and labels.

Senior Tech Academy: Digital Footprint and Internet Skills

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Warren Branch

While all ages are invited to attend this series, it has been carefully crafted learners ages 50+. This series will help you get caught up on browsing basics and help you develop a fuller understanding of cache, browsing history, captchas, bots, forms, and other internet terms you've heard people discuss.

Week 1 - Start Using the Internet

We introduce you to several different internet browser options, go over some universal navigation icons, and provide guidance on filling out online forms.

Week 2 - Accounts & Data

We introduce best practices for protecting your passwords and logins, help you understand browsing history, and have a conversation about bots online.

Week 3 - Your Footprint & Email

We’ll explore how your digital footprint is created, what it reveals, and how to spot unsafe emails and scams before they reach you.

Week 4 - Tips, Tricks, & Next Level Skills

In our final week we will recap the series essentials, discuss customizing your browser, speeding up searching with shortcuts, printing from the web, and answer any questions you may have.

Each week has a separate session that you can register for. See calendar for more details about times, dates, and locations.

This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Mahjong - Open Play

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawrence Branch

Drop in for a pick-up game of Japanese Mahjong!

BYO Book: A Different Kind of Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Library

BYO Book is modeled after Silent Book Club. Bring whatever you’re currently reading and enjoy a period of silent reading followed by discussion with fellow book lovers.

Crochet-A-Long

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Pike Branch

Bring along your works in progress to work on or with the group. Stop by the Info Desk to get yarn to make something for the cause.

Club de lectura en español

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Location

En el Club de Libro platicaremos sobre libros de ficción y no-ficción. Expresaremos nuestras opiniones (lo que nos gusta, lo que no nos gusta y encontraremos temas para abordar) con otros lectores en le ciudad.

El libro para el mes de diciembre es Lidérate a ti mismo escrito por Onexi Alvarado. Este evento se llevará a cabo como una reunión/seminario en persona.

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Ubicación de la Oficina de Mujeres Conectadas

6050 N Meridian St, Indianapolis IN, 46208

Meet a Professional: Banking Careers

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Road Branch

During this session, meet a professional who works for PNC Bank and learn more about different banking and financial careers. Discuss the skills that are a good match for this career path and explore what options might be a good fit for you.

Meet a Reindeer

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Southport Branch

Meet a reindeer and other animals at these drop-in sessions. Ask your questions and take a picture with the critters. All ages and families are welcome.

Adult Book Discussion at Glendale

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Glendale Branch

How to Know a Person by David Brooks

Paws to Read at Beech Grove

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Beech Grove Branch

School-aged children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a non-judgmental registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Please call 317-275-4560 or visit the Beech Grove Branch to register.

News and Nibbles

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fort Ben Branch

Are you getting the news you want? Is there something missing from the Indianapolis media coverage? Join Indy Public Editor Tracey Compton in this informal session to voice your concerns and share your questions about the Indianapolis news and media landscape. We’ll also offer bite-sized lessons in media literacy to help you navigate headlines with confidence. Together, we can build a stronger, more informed public.