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Upcoming Events
Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.

Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Wed, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) Race against fellow Mario fans on our Nintendo Switch! No experience is necessary.... more
(Ages 7–11) Race against fellow Mario fans on our Nintendo Switch! No experience is necessary. Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Crochet or knit for charity. This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in... more
Crochet or knit for charity. This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.

Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Room
Join us on four special occasions to watch the enchanting story of The Nutcracker as told by the... more
Join us on four special occasions to watch the enchanting story of The Nutcracker as told by the beautiful dancers of area ballet groups. Read the full description for dates, times, and details.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Nov 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming... more
Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming ideas to giving and receiving feedback, you‘ll find something to inspire you.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
Join us for Sci-Night Spectacular, a drop-in, hands-on science adventure led by students from... more
Join us for Sci-Night Spectacular, a drop-in, hands-on science adventure led by students from the Carmel High School Science National Honor Society.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Staff from the Digital Media Lab will demonstrate how to navigate Cricut Access and operate a... more
Staff from the Digital Media Lab will demonstrate how to navigate Cricut Access and operate a Cricut machine. Registration is required.

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies... more
(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal! No tickets are required.

Fri, Nov 22, All day
Main Library
Celebrate fall with the Digital Media Lab's Season of Change: Fall in Carmel photography... more
Celebrate fall with the Digital Media Lab's Season of Change: Fall in Carmel photography contest. Entry deadline is November 22, 2024.

Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Community Room
Join us on four special occasions to watch the enchanting story of The Nutcracker as told by the... more
Join us on four special occasions to watch the enchanting story of The Nutcracker as told by the beautiful dancers of area ballet groups. Read the full description for dates, times, and details.

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
In this free club run by former Artist in Residence Ella Wilson, teens will talk about art,... more
In this free club run by former Artist in Residence Ella Wilson, teens will talk about art, create things, and go on random, fun tangents. All creatives are welcome, regardless of experience.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4+) Come for stories about pasta and use Play-Doh to make pretend pasta to take home with... more
(Ages 4+) Come for stories about pasta and use Play-Doh to make pretend pasta to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger siblings may attend.

Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of... more
Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Registration is not required.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about pasta and use Play-Doh to make pretend pasta to take home... more
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about pasta and use Play-Doh to make pretend pasta to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 0–3) Come for a fun, informal play date with your babies, toddlers, and friends! Pick... more
(Ages 0–3) Come for a fun, informal play date with your babies, toddlers, and friends! Pick your favorite activities—you'll have plenty to choose from. Drop in anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about pasta and use Play-Doh to make pretend pasta to take home... more
(Ages 4–6) Come for stories about pasta and use Play-Doh to make pretend pasta to take home with you. Read the full description for info about required tickets. No younger/older siblings may attend.

Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room C
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others?... more
Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Teens Program Room
Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to play a variety of games on the Nintendo Switch. No... more
Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to play a variety of games on the Nintendo Switch. No experience is necessary.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room
(Ages 0–5) Join us for a half hour of dancing fun! We've loaded a playlist full of children's... more
(Ages 0–5) Join us for a half hour of dancing fun! We've loaded a playlist full of children's and family favorites—shake your sillies out while singing and dancing along! Siblings are welcome.

Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Give blood at the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana's bloodmobile in the Main Library's west... more
Give blood at the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana's bloodmobile in the Main Library's west parking lot. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Register

Tue, Nov 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room A
Next Chapter Book Club is the library's book group for adults with intellectual and... more
Next Chapter Book Club is the library's book group for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration is required. (Please read full description for important details.)

Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room B
Adults and teens (grades 6+) can drop in to share ideas, get inspired, and work on their bullet... more
Adults and teens (grades 6+) can drop in to share ideas, get inspired, and work on their bullet journals. No registration is required.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
River Heritage Park - White Tail Loop
If you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone,... more
If you're seeking some new sole mates (get it?) or are just looking to stretch your legs alone, join Heart and Sole, the library's walking club. No registration required.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Main Library
Artwork exhibited on the Teen Art Wall at the Main Library.

Main Library
West Branch