Indiana Animals for Toddlers, Chair Yoga & Mindfulness, Tot Art at Southport, Social Media 101, Career Center at East 38th Stree

About this event

Indiana Animals for Toddlers

10:30am - 11:15am

Nora Branch

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

Chair Yoga & Mindfulness

10:30am - 11:30am

Michigan Road 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.

Tot Art at Southport

10:30am - 11:00am

Southport Branch

Babies and toddlers up to age 3 and an adult are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes followed by a process art activity. Come dressed for a mess!

Social Media 101

10:30am - 12:30pm

Wayne Branch

Social media is everywhere around us. It connects our thoughts, provides a place to build communities, and helps drive our purchases.

Join our 'Social Media Basics' class to learn about:

This program is made possible by 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.

Computers for Beginners

11:00am - 12:00pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

Join us the first Wednesday of every month in the Martindale-Brightwood Computer Lab as we navigate the digital landscape together. We've carefully crafted this course for seniors and adult learners as they learn how to sign into computers, explore a computer's various functions, and learn online etiquette.

Little Sprouts

11:00am - 11:45am

Haughville Branch

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

Connection Cafe

11:00am - 12:00pm

Beech Grove Branch

Everyone needs connection - even if you just need a safe space to sit with others without needing to talk. This hour is for YOU. LaDonna hosts this space with a lot of creative, supportive, and engaging ways to feel welcome and "seen".

In 2026 each month will have a different theme guiding the structured activities. All skill levels are welcome and activities can be adapted. However - participation is always optional. If you just need a warm space to be near others or have some conversation, that's fine! This is a safe space to share your struggles, talk about your favorite sports team, or just listen to others share about their interests.

This program is made possible with support from The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Chair Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm

Beech Grove Branch

Join Amy for chair-based yoga especially designed for caregivers to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation. 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.

Caregivers are encouraged to bring their care receivers along to enjoy the Connection Cafe down the hall. Modeled after Memory Cafes, this is a safe space for people of varying abilities. Learn more at Connection Cafe.

If you would like to learn more about this important topic, check out these lists of books and resources.

Sunny Play

11:00am - 11:45am

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

During Sunny Play, your young child will have opportunities to explore natural materials, for sensory experiences, to play with loose parts, to create art, and to play make-believe.

Sunny Play is a busy program that is moderately noisy with focused, high activity in groups with plenty of calmer individual play spaces.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of PLAY, READ, TALK, SING, and WRITE, which are essential habits for getting ready to read as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

Caregivers - You, too, will have your own table to enjoy a calming activity and an opportunity to mingle with other grownups.

Curiosity Lab

11:15am - 11:45am

West Perry Branch

Thank you to Cummins and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation for supporting this program.

Senior Technology Help Lab

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lawrence Branch

The Help Lab is a monthly program that helps seniors with their technology. Bring your tablets or smartphones for assistance on downloading and using our services, including checking out e-books, audiobooks, and more from OverDrive, Hoopla, Libby.

Career Center at the Library

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Spades Park 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.

Self-Publishing Workshop

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Library

Attendees will learn how to refine their book idea, identify their target audience, develop a realistic writing plan, understand professional publishing standards, and navigate key publishing decisions such as ISBNs, copyright, formatting, and distribution. The workshop also includes hands-on exercises and practical tools to help participants leave with actionable next steps and greater confidence in their journey from manuscript to published book.

This workshop will take place in the Riley meeting room at Central Library.

Instructor Denola M. Burton is the Founder and CEO of Enhanced DNA: Develop Nurture Achieve, LLC. Denola is an author and publisher and is a member of the Independent Book Publishing Association (IBPA). In 2019, Denola created the Enhanced DNA Publishing Division of her company and now assists new and newer authors in publishing their books to meet the IBPA standards.

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

Homeschool at the Library: Hunger Heroes

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Glendale Branch

Program made possible through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Are You Smarter than a Scammer?

2:00pm - 4:00pm

East 38th Street Branch

Scammers keep evolving, but the backbone of their tactics remain the same. We will learn about the most common scam types and some terminology to help you develop a greater understanding of how to avoid falling prey to an online scam. We will discuss several example texts and emails, as well as talk through some scam scenarios to help you develop a plan before you need it.

Join the Tech Learning Team for this enrichment course to answer the question, Are you smarter than a scammer?

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

Teen Gardening 101

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Haughville 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.

Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Garfield Park 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.

Teen Build It

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Glendale 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.

Wednesday Whimsies: Art for All!

4:30pm - 5:30pm

College Avenue Branch

What is a "whimsy" anyway? Merriam-Webster defines it as "a fanciful or fantastic device, object, or creation especially in writing or art." At the library, we want to foster and celebrate curiosity, creativity, and community, with a sense of wonder and fun! Join us after school at the College Avenue library for Wednesday Whimsies - a time just for school-age kids (ages 6-12) to hang out, be social and creative, and try new things, every other Wednesday! There are two versions of Wednesday Whimsies - "Art for All" and "Steam Team." Each month, starting in January 2026, library staff will lead kids in an exploration of either an art topic or a STEAM topic. Check the program schedule to see if it's Art or STEAM, and ask library staff for specific topics - but rest assured, every other Wednesday, there will be a Wednesday Whimsy program for your kiddo!

English Conversation Circle - Virtual

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

This event is being held as an online meeting/webinar. You will receive an emailed with a zoom link approximately 24 hours before the event.