Little Sprouts, Career Center at East 38th Street, Career Center at Haughville, Crafternoon at West Indianapolis, Waterway Explo

About this event

Little Sprouts

10:30am - 11:15am

Warren Branch

This program is made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Career Center at East 38th Street

11:00am - 2:00pm

East 38th Street Branch

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

Career Center at Haughville

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Haughville Branch

Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance. The Career Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Crafternoon at West Indianapolis

2:30pm - 4:00pm

West Indianapolis Branch

Crafternoon at West Indianapolis is an arts and crafts club. You can bring your current creative project to work on or use our supplies to start something new! Everyone is welcome. Join us every Monday at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of crafting, conversation, and being creative.

Waterway Exploration

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Michigan Road Branch

Explore the world of waterways by tackling hands-on challenges that uncover the power and complexity of rivers. Build bridges and dams, design a boat, and test your creativity and problem-solving skills. This program is designed for kids ages 6-12.

Pet $ense

4:30pm - 5:30pm

College Avenue Branch

Official financial education program brought to you by the Indiana Securities Division. Visit Indiana Money Quest for more information.

Teen Zone at Eagle

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Eagle Branch

Join other teens and choose your own fun! We play games, make art and crafts,and other fun activities.

Meet us in the Program Room to grab a snack and make new friends!

Books & Rooks Chess Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Central Library

Would you like to gain experience playing chess? Are you already experienced but looking for another outlet for over-the-board chess? Books & Rooks Chess Club is here for you! With casual play and an unrated tournament (free and open to everyone, no USCF membership required), Monday night is chess night at Central Library!

Drop-in Craft at Haughville

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Haughville Branch

July: making your own stamp/creating a linocut print of your own.

August: camp crafts; including friendship bracelets, fortune tellers, and more.

September: watercolor painting.

October: paper dolls.

November: crochet and knitting.

December: holiday card upcycling.

Craft drop-in is located in the community room, on the left side of the hallway after you enter the building. To your left when you enter will be a variety of craft options, coloring pages, and activity books available to grab from the table and sit anywhere available on the other side of the room with. Staff will always be available in the room to walk you through how to complete the crafts and to answer any questions.

It tends to vary in noise level, typically louder when younger children attend, but each time we do have calm instrumental music playing in the background. We have fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones, and sunglasses available for use during the program for anyone who wants to!

Getting Started with Cricut Design Space

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Fort Ben Branch

Feel more confident creating Cricut projects! This program will demonstrate how to navigate the software and discover inspiration and resources for project ideas. Get an up close view of the cutting process and the chance to complete a beginner level project that you will get to take home. We will provide all the materials used during this program.

A Cricut Design Space account will be required for participation in class.

See our book list Getting started with a Cricut Machine.

For more than the basics, look for our Cricut Creations sessions.

Black Author Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

East 38th Street Branch

East 38th Street Branch is partnered with Donisha Derice to present a book club that solely focuses on books written by Black authors.

Science Fiction Book Group at Central Library - Ad Astra

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Library

Join us on this literary voyage as we discuss these captivating works of science fiction and explore the limitless possibilities of the cosmos. Ad Astra looks to provide an exciting, thought-provoking journey through the stars. We can't wait to see you there!

Here's our whole schedule and reading list for 2026:

2/2 Iron Widow - Xiran Jay Zhao

2/23 The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Robert Heinlein

3/23 Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir

4/27 Death of the Author - Nnedi Okorafor

5/18 Hole in the Sky - Daniel H. Wilson

6/22 Babel - R. F. Kuang

7/27 Rosewater - Tade Thompson

8/24 This is How You Lose the Time War - Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

9/28 Saturn Run - John Sandford

10/26 Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson

11/23 Children of Time - Adrian Tchaikovsky

12/28 A Psalm for the Wild-Built - Becky Chambers

Yarn Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wayne Branch

Love to crochet, knit, or work with other fiber arts? Would you like to meet others who do as well? Come to the Yarn Club and work on your latest project or ask for help if you are stuck!

Mahjong - Open Play

6:00pm - 7:30pm

College Avenue Branch

Drop in for a pickup game of Mahjong.

Lego Block Party at Nora

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Nora Branch

Children under 12 need to bring an adult. Due to safety concerns we respectfully ask that all attendees are at least 5 years of age. No registration is required. Space is limited to first 20 individuals.

English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Southport Branch

This class focuses on casual conversation. We discuss topics on American culture, idioms, phrasal verbs, some grammar, and much much more! Facilitators are TESOL trained.

Teen Library Council at Nora

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Nora Branch

Students ages 13-18 meet monthly to discuss books and media, plan fun events, and earn volunteer service hours. Members are able to give input on library issues and share ideas related to teens.

Adult Book Discussion at Beech Grove - Chatterbooks

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Beech Grove Branch

Join us as we discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

"Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices... Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?' A dazzling novel about all the choices that go into a life well lived, from the internationally bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How To Stop Time. Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better?"

Bring one or two suggestions for books to be read in 2027.

Qi Gong & Meditation for Everyday People

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Pike Branch

No special knowledge or experience needed. Come as you are.

Qigong: We’ll find ease and strength in the body through a series of flowing movements set to music. This practice is all standing (seated is also ok) and suitable for a broad range of abilities and body types. No mats required.

Meditation: Sitting in the quiet, returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. You are welcome to sit on the floor, in a chair, or lie down. There’s nothing to achieve or attain.

Sharing: At the end of practice, there is time to share reflections, feelings, and questions and hear what others have to share. It's ok to just listen, too.

Indy Community Yoga is a worker-run nonprofit cooperative that leads accessible movement, silent meditation, and mindful dialogue practices, all 100% free for 100% of people. Learn more at indycommunityyoga.org

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.

Fort Ben Dungeons and Dragons Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Fort Ben Branch

This event is part of an ongoing game campaign. Keep an eye out for more opportunities for new players.

MNO (Monday Night Occasion)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

School-aged children will have a fun evening with their families and other children their age to help jumpstart the school week while building social skills like confidence and empathy in a safe environment. Monday nights will alternate between family game nights, art, sensory play, and small world building.