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Fiber Art Club at Fort Ben

10:00am - 12:00pm

Fort Ben Branch

Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join a monthly group of like-minded people who love to knit and crochet; no matter the level of proficiency or the age.

Dungeons and Dragons at West Indianapolis

10:00am - 12:00pm

West Indianapolis Branch

Registration is required.

Free Notarization Services at Martindale-Brightwood

10:00am - 12:00pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

All notarizations are free of charge thanks to our partnership with The Mobile Notary Network. Notary is Joseph L Haskins Jr. - # NP0734360 - EXP: 06/20/2029. Library staff and Notaries are not attorneys and will not provide legal advice or interpret legal documents. All signers and witnesses must present a valid, government-issued photo ID. Expired IDs will not be accepted. If you require witnesses, you must bring them with you along with all necessary documents for notarization. Library staff will not serve as witnesses. Advance appointments are not accepted. Come in person between the hours of 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and check in at the reference desk to join the queue for notarizations, first come, first served.

General Notarizations Offered:

Acknowledgment and witnessing services for the following documents:

Complex Notarizations NOT Offered:

The Mobile Notary Network will not notarize documents involving:

Questions? Call the branch at 317-275-4310, or reach out to The Mobile Notary Network: 317-640-0209 or joseph@themobilenotarynetwork.com for more information.

This service is also available:

Every 2nd Tuesday at West Perry from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

(February 10; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October, 13; November 10; December 8)

Every 2nd Saturday at Fort Ben from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

(January 10; February 14; March 14; April 11; May 9; June 13; July 11; August 8; September 12; October 10; November 14; December 12)

Every 2nd Saturday at Martindale-Brightwood from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12)

Every 4th Tuesday at Central Library from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

(February 24; March 24; April 28; May 26; June 23; July 28, August 25; September 22; October, 27; November 24; December 22)

Every 4th Saturday** at Eagle from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

(February 28; March, 28; April 25; May 30**; June 27; July 25; August 22; September 26; October 24; November 28; December 19**)

** 2 rescheduled sessions moved to alternate days due to closures on the 4th Saturdays of May and December

For the Love of Journals

10:00am - 11:00am

Wayne Branch

This class examines different approaches to the practice of journaling; beyond its benefits to mindset and perspective, journaling can be a tool for an author's practice.

This workshop is presented in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center. Check out other writing workshops at library branches this season!

Instructor Leah McNaughton Lederman has created two volumes of Café Macabre: A Collection of Horror Stories and Art by Women (SourcePoint Press, 2019; 2021) and her own short story collection: A Novel of Shorts: The Woman No One Sees (2020). Her creative nonfiction has been published in The River and South Review, The Wrath-Bearing Tree, and Defenestration Mag, and she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for her essay “My Bleeding Heart” in the online anthology, What is and What Will Be: Life in the Time of COVID. She works with the Indiana Writers Center and serves as the Executive Director of the Midwest Writers Workshop.

Get ready for this writing workshop with some book lists about writing and journaling:

CLASES BASICAS DE COMPUTACIÓN en español

10:30am - 12:00pm

Fort Ben Branch

Aprender Sobre:

Michael and Suzanne Burley

Death & Dying 101

10:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrence Branch

Dusty Rademacher is a Death doula, licensed social worker, and educator who helps families during some of life's most tender and challenging moments. If you have questions about the nuts and bolts or the thoughts and feelings - you will have a chance to ask those anonymously or aloud.

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Registration is optional but allows for better planning.

Paws To Read at Lawrence

11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrence Branch

School age children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories - on the second Saturday of each month! Spaces are limited, so please visit the Lawrence Branch to register or call us at 317-275-4460. Space is Limited.

Free Notarization Services at Fort Ben

11:00am - 1:00pm

Fort Ben Branch

All notarizations are free of charge thanks to our partnership with Gold Torch Notary Services. Notary is Stephanie Kaminski - Lic# NP0758651 - EXP: 09/08/2032. Notary is conversational in American Sign Language, but cannot interpret. Library staff and Notaries are not attorneys and will not provide legal advice or interpret legal documents. All signers and witnesses must present a valid, government-issued photo ID. Expired IDs will not be accepted. If you require witnesses, you must bring them with you along with all necessary documents for notarization. Library staff will not serve as witnesses. Advance appointments are not accepted. Come in person between the hours of 11:00 AM-1:00 PM and check in at the reference desk to join the queue for notarizations, first come, first served.

General Notarizations Offered:

Acknowledgment and witnessing services for the following documents:

Complex Notarizations NOT Offered:

Gold Torch Notary Services will not notarize documents involving:

Questions? Call the branch at 317-275-4570, or reach out to Gold Torch Notary Services for more information.

This service is available:

(February 10; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October, 13; November 10; December 8)

(January 10; February 14; March 14; April 11; May 9; June 13; July 11; August 8; September 12; October 10; November 14; December 12)

(February 24; March 24; April 28; May 26; June 23; July 28, August 25; September 22; October, 27; November 24; December 22)

(February 28; March, 28; April 25; May 30**; June 27; July 25; August 22; September 26; October 24; November 28; December 19**)

** 2 rescheduled sessions moved to alternate days due to closures on the 4th Saturdays of May and December

Melissa and the Magic Harp

11:00am - 11:45am

Central Library

Harps are magic! Join us at Central Library to hear Melissa Gallant play her concert harp to make stories come alive through the strings.

The Gurl/Bro Code

11:00am - 3:00pm

Central Library

The Gurl Code – November STEM Session Music Maker Lab

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: 40 E. St. Clair Street,Indianapolis, IN

Ages: 7–17

Join The Gurl Code for an exciting hands-on music and technology experience! Girls will explore coding, sound engineering, and creativity as they build, remix, and create music using STEM tools and interactive tech projects. ✨

Activities Include:

• DIY Bluetooth Speaker Builds

• Makey Makey Music Creations

• Music Coding Challenges

• Beat Making & Sound Design

• Team Collaboration Activities

This fun-filled session combines music, coding, engineering, and creativity to inspire the next generation of innovators and creators!

Snacks provided

Limited spots available

Parent drop-off allowed

Register Today!

Create the beat. Code the rhythm.

#GirlsWhoCode #MusicSTEM #STEMGirls #MakeyMakey #IndianapolisKids #YouthSTEM #TheGurlCode

Waterway Exploration

11:00am - 12:00pm

Warren 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. *This program will have an ASL interpreter.

Family Game Day at Southport

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Southport Branch

Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided.

Play and Learn Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

1:00pm - 4:30pm

Spades Park Branch

This is a learn-as-you-play (and learn to DM!) for Dungeons & Dragons, and other tabletop role-playing games. Experienced players are welcome, too, of course, in fact we'll have a couple experienced players in each session, to help guide new folks. The adventures we play will be independent, one-session adventures with a very loosely interconnected narrative, so a new player can join at any time. There will be eight spots available per session.

Pre-created characters will be available so new players can jump right in, but you'll also get an opportunity to learn to create a character. If you are an experienced player, you're welcome to bring an existing character, but you may be asked to adjust their level to match the adventure.

D&D is a creative, social, interactive storytelling tool fueled by imagination and the occasional roll of some dice. It's fun, engaging, but can definitely be daunting to break into as a new player. That's what we're here for! Hope to see you at the table!

Game Night at East Washington

2:00pm - 4:00pm

East Washington Branch

A fun night of board games at the East Washington Library. Patrons of all ages are invited to drop in any time for a fun night playing board games. Games will be provided.

Chess Club at College Avenue

2:00pm - 5:00pm

College Avenue Branch

Join us on Saturday afternoons to match wits and skill with this Chess Club, meeting for over 40 years at College Avenue Branch Library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. This group meets in the Fish Room.

Yarn Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm

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!

Native Garden Vision Boards

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Eagle 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 through our online calendar.

Made possible with support from The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Career Charting

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pike Branch

Feeling stuck?

Unsure about your next career move? Wondering if there's something more?

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you gain clarity, discover new possibilities, and create a path toward meaningful work.

You'll leave with

✓ Greater clarity

✓ Increased confidence

✓ Practical next steps

Perfect for

• Career changers

• Job seekers

• Returning professionals

• Anyone ready for a fresh start

This is two-part series:

Facilitated by Beverly Barr, Founder of Raise the BARR, Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Space is limited to ensure personalized attention for all participants.

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

Art Adventures

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

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

Family Stories: Writing Our Roots, Relationships & Legacies

3:00pm - 4:30pm

West Indianapolis Branch

Every family carries stories — the ones told around kitchen tables, the ones carefully preserved, and sometimes the ones left unspoken.

In this supportive 90-minute writing workshop using the Amherst Writers & Artists method, participants will explore memories, family traditions, relationships, personal history, and the people who helped shape their lives. Through guided prompts and optional sharing, writers of all experience levels are invited to reflect on the moments, voices, and experiences that connect generations.

Because every family story is layered and ongoing, this workshop is designed as a meaningful beginning — a place to spark memories, remember stories, and begin writing that workshop participants may continue to explore long after the session ends.

No writing experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to write freely in a confidential, respectful, and encouraging environment where every voice is welcomed.

Brenda Johnson is an Indianapolis storyteller, writing workshop facilitator and public speaker. Her work focuses on aging, family stories, and the power of personal storytelling. Through her Older, Bolder & Better! blog on Substack, storytelling performances, and Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) workshops, she creates welcoming spaces where people of all backgrounds are encouraged to reflect, connect, and share their experiences. Brenda was selected as the 2025 Frank Basile Emerging Storyteller, sponsored by Storytelling Arts of Indiana. She also presents community-focused programs for older adults.

To get ready, here are some book lists about writing!