Smartphone Drop-In at Martindale-Brightwood, Play & Learn with Gymboree, Meet & Play at Wayne, Meet Your Neighbor, Low Impact Ex

About this event

Smartphone Drop-In at Martindale-Brightwood

10:30am - 12:00pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

Due to the drop-in nature of the session, please be prepared to wait a few minutes while we help everyone. We will try our best to answer any questions you may have about your Apple or Android phone. We cannot guarantee that your question will be completely answered or your problem fixed.

Note: no drop-in until February due to the New Year Holiday.

Play & Learn with Gymboree

10:30am - 11:00am

Spades Park 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.

Meet Your Neighbor

11:00am - 12:00pm

Pike Branch

Dieudonne Foundation will discuss the role of doulas in supporting families before, during, and after birth, with a focus on culturally responsive care and community-based support. The presentation will also highlight how doulas help families navigate pregnancy, postpartum needs, hospital environments, and local resources. Participants will learn how doula support can improve confidence, connection, and access to care for mothers and families, especially in immigrant and underserved communities.

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)

11:00am - 11:45am

Southport Branch

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.

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

Pike 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.

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.

Stitches in Spades

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Spades Park Branch

Drop in on the first and third 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.

Making Together

3:30pm - 5:30pm

InfoZone Branch

Join us for a hands-on community activity with the artist team of Vanessa Monfreda and Gina Lee Robbins. Participants will contribute to pages of a collaborative collage book in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to contribute material (photos, magazines, personal records, etc.) to explore themes like community, freedom and their American experience. The finished art book will be exhibited and included in the library’s permanent collection. (Note that donated material will not be returned.)

In memory of Ken McCune by Karen McCune.

Teen Build It

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Decatur 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.

Teen Gardening 101

3:45pm - 4:45pm

Lawrence 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. *This program will have an ASL interpreter.

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.

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.

Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Southport Branch

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.

Math Mania

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Michigan Road Branch

Children ages 8 to 14 with an interest in math will be challenged to solve problems and puzzles individually and as a group.

Paws to Read at West Perry

5:00pm - 5:45pm

West Perry Branch

Young ones who need to practice their reading skills are invited to come read to Daisy, a Yorkshire Terrier therapy dog. Register for a 15 minute reading session by visiting the West Perry branch or calling (317) 275-4390.