Simple Strength Training, Cardio Drumming, WitLITS Book Discussion Group, Planning Ahead: Estate Planning Basics, Little Sprouts

About this event

Simple Strength Training

10:30am - 11:30am

Warren Branch

Join Becca Biedler with ID Fit during this series to learn how strength training can improve physical strength, cognitive function, metabolic health, balance, and much more! Exercises are full body but can be adapted to participant needs, and you will benefit whether you're attending just one or all of the classes in this series!

Participants will gain access to Becca's online platform to continue exercises at home, too!

Learn more at the ID Fit website.

We encourage you to bring a water bottle to class.

Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout! RBG attributed her longevity and success to her strength training in older adulthood!

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.

Cardio Drumming

10:30am - 11:15am

East 38th Street Branch

Join Dakota Nicley of the Guitar Academy of Indiana to explore how exercise can feel like fun!

Participants can gain:

You may also enjoy this FitLit book list about Feel-Good Fitness.

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.

WitLITS Book Discussion Group

10:30am - 11:30am

Spades Park Branch

Share a small group experience while listening to a book read out loud in short segments by members of the group while following along in your own copy. With frequent stops to discuss often overlooked meaning in the text. Join Us!

Planning Ahead: Estate Planning Basics

11:00am - 12:00pm

Glendale Branch

Learn practical strategies for passing on property titles, avoiding common legal pitfalls, and ensuring a smooth transition for your heirs. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to protect your assets and provide peace of mind for your family.

Presented by Indiana Legal Services

Little Sprouts

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Wayne Branch

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

You Have Gmail!

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Decatur Branch

Whether you’re new to Gmail or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will give you the tools to take control of your inbox and communicate in the digital world. By the end, you’ll feel confident navigating Gmail, managing messages, and using its features to stay organized in your daily life. Once we cover the essentials, we will discuss when to reply, reply all, bcc, and cc in your emails. We also guide you through how to more quickly find and organize your mail.

You will learn to:

Send and receive mail

Compose, send, and organize emails with ease

Utilize filters, favorites, and labels to declutter your inbox

Attach files, photos, and documents securely

Schedule emails

A google account is required for participation in this class.

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

Room to Bloom

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pike Branch

Join JayAmi Sellers for lightly-guided opportunities to explore and process.

These are not traditional workshops or skill-based classes. Instead, we’ve created an open space for emotional processing, communal care, and creative exploration. Come play with paint, collage, drawing, and mixed media. Most of the time will be for creating, with an optional group conversation at the end.

Further your creative self-support with these book lists:

This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Paws & Breathe at Haughville

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Haughville Branch

Tweens, teens, and adults are invited for a quiet hour to relax with Andre, a licensed Paws & Breathe therapy dog, in the Library's Community Room.

Hello, Friday!

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

No registration required.