Art Adventures, Play & Learn with Gymboree, Meet & Play at Wayne, Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics), English Conversation Cir

About this event

Art Adventures

10:30am - 11:15am

College Avenue Branch

Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Play & Learn with Gymboree

10:30am - 11:00am

Pike 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.

Meet & Play at Wayne

10:30am - 11:30am

Wayne Branch

Toys will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own.

Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics)

11:00am - 11:45am

Decatur Branch

Learn more about Through the Ages Fitness on their website.

*Please note, some TTAF Low Impact sessions advance to standing depending on location and participants.

We encourage you to bring a water bottle to class.

Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout!

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

English Conversation Circle - Virtual

11:00am - 12:00pm

Online

This event is being held as an online meeting/webinar. You will be emailed login instructions approximately 24 hours before the event.

Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics)

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Lawrence Branch

Learn more about Through the Ages Fitness on their website.

*Please note, some TTAF Low Impact sessions advance to standing depending on location and participants.

We encourage you to bring a water bottle to class.

Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout!

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

ABCs of Diabetes

1:30pm - 3:30pm

East 38th Street Branch

The ABCs of Diabetes program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialist. This four-part series includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. This program is free and open to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, family members and friends.

Use these book lists to learn more outside of the class.

Career Center at Martindale-Brightwood

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

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

No registration required! Located in the Computer Lab, this is a drop-in session, meaning you can arrive at any time between 2-4pm. Please expect a short wait as we assist other attendees. While you wait, consider what kind of job you'd like to look for, your availability/schedule, and values you might share with potential companies. Cover letter help is also offered.

Career Center is offered weekly on Thursdays, though there are exceptions for 2026 Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve.

Chair Yoga & Mindfulness

2:00pm - 3:00pm

College Avenue 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.

Crafternoons at West Perry

3:00pm - 4:30pm

West Perry Branch

Each month, learn and practice a new craft with other creatives in the community.

Teen Zone at Lawrence

3:45pm - 5:00pm

Lawrence Branch

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

Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Explore multiple art techniques while designing and creating custom magnetic bookmarks. Learn how magnets work while creating a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art that kids can use and enjoy every day! this program is designed for kids ages 6-12.

Teen Build It

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Irvington 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 planter box! All materials, tools, and equipment are provided. Closed toe shoes are recommended.

So What

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

Relax and rejuvenate by munching on snacks, creating art, playing games, reading, chatting, listening to the jazz greats, like Miles Davis, crafting, and even squishing play dough sometimes.

Teens ages 12-18. No Registration needed - just come as you are.

Spice It Up - With the Marion County Health Department

4:00pm - 5:00pm

East 38th Street Branch

Join us and the Marion County Health Department - Nutrition Services as we learn about the benefits of cooking with herbs and spices.

Teen Zone at Southport

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southport Branch

Hang out with us after school! Join us for arts and crafts projects, coloring, games, studying and snacks. Bring friends and make new friends.

No registration - teens ages 12–18 are welcome!

Spanish Conversation Circle

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Online

Spanish Conversation Circle takes place on Zoom. Please register to receive a a zoom link, sent out a day before the program via email.

Teen Gardening 101

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Franklin Road Branch

Learn easy gardening basics like planting, soil, and plant care, plus simple hacks for creating your own garden at home, whether you’ve got a backyard, balcony, or just a sunny windowsill.