Connect with Tech: Northstar, Play & Learn with Gymboree, Native Garden Vision Boards, Chair Yoga & Mindfulness, Around the Stit

About this event

Connect with Tech: Northstar

10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Library

Discover a new way to build your digital skills! Our open-lab sessions let you learn at your own pace with staff available to guide you as needed.

Northstar offers a wide range of learning topics such as:

Essential Computer Skills: Phone Basics, Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, and Mac OS

Essential Software Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Docs

Using Technology in Daily Life: Cybersercurity Basics, Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Your Digital Footprint, and Accessing Telehealth Appointment

Whether you’re learning computer and internet basics, building confidence with tools like Microsoft Office or Google, or strengthening everyday skills such as email, job searching, or managing your digital footprint, you can focus on exactly what you need to reach your goals. Throughout each session, you can take assessments anytime and earn certificates that demonstrate your digital skills.

**Lecciones de práctica y evaluaciones están disponibles en inglés y español.

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

Play & Learn with Gymboree

10:30am - 11:00am

East Washington Branch

Participating in a diverse class of physical, social, and cognitive developmental skills creates a dynamic class where younger children benefit from watching older children and older children benefit from being leaders. This program is a great opportunity for siblings to experience class together, or for children and adults can grow together!

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

Native Garden Vision Boards

10:30am - 12:00pm

Irvington Branch

The IndyPL Seed Library is great, but what is even better is learning what to do with those seeds!

Get ready or follow up by learning from one of these lists:

Check out some of the other gardening classes at our locations on our online calendar.

Made possible with support from The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

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.

Virtual Author Talk: Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom - Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within.

The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies, and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Discover how to:

- Ground and root into your own lineage and meet your Ancestral guides.

- Practice self-care and rest on your journey.

- Return to Ancestral ways of cleansing and purifying.

- Trust and surrender so you can manifest and thrive.

- Release self-doubt, fear, disconnection, and insecurity.

Register now and take the first step toward recognizing and reclaiming your innate wisdom.

About the Author

Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. She is from the Crane Clan, the totem of leadership, and believes in holding space from vision and heart. As an energy healer, homeopath, and mentor, Asha has guided thousands of people through profound and lasting transformation.

Impacted by generational trauma and colonization, Asha has been on a lifelong journey of reclamation. A lupus diagnosis sent her on a path of studying and practicing a multitude of energy Medicine modalities with many guides. She has blended this life experience with her innate gifts and the wisdom of her Ancestors. She loves sharing her Medicine in powerful ways through Ceremonies, teachings, and speaking events. Through this work, she loves seeing people reclaim their roots, find their healing wisdom, and rise into their power.

Asha lives on Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee Territory, with her husband and two beautiful children, with whom she co-creates a better world for the seven generations to come.

Disclaimer

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Indianapolis Public Library.

The Internet Toolkit: Series

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Nora Branch

Make your internet searches more effective and learn practical tips to find what you're looking for faster. Learn to use links, read internet addresses, and search the web. You must be experienced using a mouse and keyboard for this class.

The Internet Toolkit, Week 1: Browser Basics & Helpful Tips

Learn the basics of browser navigation, identifying parts of a website, and some helpful tips to improve your search results.

The Internet Toolkit, Week 2: Specific Searches, Shortcuts, & Security Basics

Speed up your searching with keyboard shortcuts and focus on security by learning secure password basics and two factor authentication.

The Internet Toolkit, Week 3: Browser Customization & Your Digital Footprint

Customize your browser with extensions and themes, learn how to print from the internet, and consider how your digital footprint is created and what that means for your privacy.

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.

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!

Internet Basics

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Spades Park Branch

Learn the basics of using the internet! We will navigate search engines and learn ways to ensure information is credible. Participants will also go through an online safety lesson to protect themselves from identify theft

Catch your Breath: Grounding Practices

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Road Branch

Brittany Wayman of Soul Care Coaching is here to guide you through a technique to take better care of yourself.

Catch your Breath: Grounding Practices

In the midst of constant demands and full schedules, it’s easy to keep pushing without ever pausing. This session is designed to give you space to slow down and exhale. Together, we will reflect, practice simple grounding exercises, and experience moments of rest and peace that help quiet the noise. You’ll walk away refreshed and equipped with practical ways to reset whenever life feels overwhelming.

Support yourself with some books and resources from a Bibliocommons List by Library Staff:

This workshop is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

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.

Paws to Read at College Avenue

6:00pm - 7:00pm

College Avenue 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. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence!

Teen Build It

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Garfield Park Branch

Learn basic woodworking skills – how to measure, mark, and use tools safely. Start with raw materials and leave with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional craft tray or charcuterie board! All materials, tools, and equipment are provided. Closed toe shoes are recommended.

Taller de crédito empresarial y emprendimiento

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Haughville Branch

Temas que se abordarán:

Por qué el crédito personal y el empresarial son fundamentalmente diferentes, y por qué esa distinción es importante.

El proceso paso a paso para establecer un perfil de crédito empresarial.

Cómo estructurar una empresa para que sea apta para recibir financiación.

Qué buscan los prestamistas e inversores en una solicitud de financiación empresarial.

Estrategias para acceder a préstamos de la SBA, líneas de crédito y capital alternativo.

Cómo construir una empresa sólida y atractiva para los bancos, capaz de sostener un crecimiento a largo plazo.

Resultado para los participantes: Los emprendedores y futuros dueños de negocios obtendrán una -- Hoja de ruta para la preparación del crédito y la financiación empresarial-- un plan práctico para establecer crédito comercial y acceder al capital necesario para iniciar o hacer crecer su empresa.

Topics Discussed:

Why personal and business credit are fundamentally different — and why that distinction matters.

The step-by-step process for establishing a business credit profile.

How to structure a business to become fundable

What lenders and investors look for in a business financing application

Strategies for accessing SBA loans, lines of credit, and alternative capital.

Building a bankable business that can support long-term growth

Participant Outcome Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners leave with a Business Credit & Funding Readiness Roadmap — a practical blueprint for establishing business credit and accessing the capital needed to launch or grow.

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.

English Conversation Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrence 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.

Adult Book Discussion at Glendale

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Glendale Branch

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

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.

Taller de Educación Financiera

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Online

Preparando sus Finanzas para Emergencias - Prepárese, protéjase y mantenga el control de sus finanzas. Aprenda cómo crear un fondo de emergencia, organizar documentos importantes, evitar estafas comunes y proteger su bienestar financiero. Participe y descubra recursos prácticos para enfrentar cualquier emergencia con confianza.

**Se enviará un enlace de Zoom a su correo electrónico la mañana del programa.

Preparing Your Finances for Emergencies- Be prepared, stay protected, and take control of your finances. Learn how to build an emergency fund, organize important documents, avoid common scams, and protect your financial well-being. Join us to discover practical resources and strategies to face unexpected emergencies with confidence.

**A Zoom link will be sent to your email the morning of the program.

Yoga & Meditation for Everyday People

6:30pm - 7:30pm

West Perry Branch

No special knowledge or experience needed. Please bring your mat if you have one. A few mats are available to borrow.

Indy Community Yoga is a local nonprofit that works to support our collective well-being by offering daily meditation and yoga practices, seasonal silent retreats, and community care projects that are always 100% free to participants. Learn more at Indy Community Yoga.

Movement: We’ll find ease and strength in the body through a series of gentle movements at a relaxed pace. This practice is suitable for a broad range of abilities and body types.

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 lay 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.