Simple Strength Training, Cardio Drumming, WitLITS Book Discussion Group, Curiosity Lab, Room to Bloom, Waterway Exploration, Sk

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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!

Curiosity Lab

10:30am - 11:15am

Fort Ben Branch

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

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.

Waterway Exploration

3:00pm - 4:00pm

East Washington 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.

Sketch What you See

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Nora Branch

Join Fernanado Casanova of Nova Dreamspace and learn how to look at an object and break it down into simple shapes, understand color, and create areas of shadow and light in your artwork. Use a variety of pencils, pens, and colored pencils to learn the fundamentals of drawing.

This instructor is fluent in both Español y ingles and welcomes participants fluent in either language (or who are looking to practice one of them).

This program is made possible by Danny & Debbie Dean and the Danny R. Dean Fund.

Barkitecture: A Dog Friendly Landscape

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fort Ben 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 this book list:

Check out some of the other gardening classes throughout IndyPL through our online calendar.

Made possible with support from The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Wayne Branch

Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Challenge other players. Trade cards.

Bring your own cards if you have them, but we will have some that can be borrowed while at the branch if you want to battle. The library is not responsible for trades made during the program.

Hello, Friday!

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

No registration required.