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Upcoming Events

Wands at the Ready with Comic and Magician Rusty Ammerman - Harry Potter-verse magic for kids & teens entering grade 4+

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Community Room

(Grade 4–Teens) Join a visiting professor from the Hogwarts of America for this special event!... more

(Grade 4–Teens) Join a visiting professor from the Hogwarts of America for this special event! Read the full description for details. No tickets are required. No younger siblings may attend.

Sunprinting - Cyanotype workshop with a Digital Media Lab Specialist

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Event Lawn

Create sun prints with the Digital Media Lab. Design your own composition and set it using... more

Create sun prints with the Digital Media Lab. Design your own composition and set it using sunlight! Registration is required.

Registration is now closed

Sunprinting - Cyanotype workshop with a Digital Media Lab Specialist

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Event Lawn

Create sun prints with the Digital Media Lab. Design your own composition and set it using... more

Create sun prints with the Digital Media Lab. Design your own composition and set it using sunlight! Registration is required.

Registration is now closed

StoryWalk® at Meadowlark Park: Trout, Trout, Trout! - Available July 30–August 25

Wed, Jul 30, All day

Meadowlark Park

Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Meadowlark Park,... more

Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Meadowlark Park, accessible from both Meadow Lane and the Monon Trail.

Drop-In Play Date - For kids ages 0–3 and their caregivers

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 0–3) Drop in between 10:00–11:30am for a fun, informal play date! Please enjoy all... more

(Ages 0–3) Drop in between 10:00–11:30am for a fun, informal play date! Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program. For complete details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Hatchlings - Creative writing series for middle schoolers

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Teens Program Room

A creative writing workshop series for middle schoolers and incoming middle schoolers led by... more

A creative writing workshop series for middle schoolers and incoming middle schoolers led by local author Lillianna Joy Kempson. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Using AI in Everyday Life - An information session for adults

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Community Room

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us. This session will explain how to productively use... more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us. This session will explain how to productively use AI in everyday life.

Summer Reading Program - June 1–July 31

Thu, Jul 31, All day

Online

Fun for readers of all ages—kids, teens, and adults!

StoryWalk® at Meadowlark Park: Trout, Trout, Trout! - Available July 30–August 25

Fri, Aug 01, All day

Meadowlark Park

Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Meadowlark Park,... more

Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Meadowlark Park, accessible from both Meadow Lane and the Monon Trail.

Hamilton County Artists' Association Annual Show - August 2–9

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

View and purchase artwork by Hamilton County artists during this special exhibit.

Stretch and Smile Family Yoga - For kids ages 2+ with their caregivers

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required... more

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Stretch and Smile Family Yoga - For kids ages 2+ with their caregivers

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required... more

(Ages 2+) Caregivers and children will enjoy yoga together! For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Debate 101: How to Argue and WIN - For teens going into grades 6–9

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Teens Program Room

Learn the basics of debate in this 90-minute workshop. Registration is required.

This event is full

Paws to Read - For kids ages 6–12

Sat, Aug 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B

(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! For important... more

(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! For important info about required registration and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Hamilton County Artists' Association Annual Show - August 2–9

Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

View and purchase artwork by Hamilton County artists during this special exhibit.

Megan Xia: Teen Artist-in-Residence - A solo exhibition through the month of August

Mon, Aug 04, All day

Main Library

Artwork exhibited on the Teen Art Wall at the Main Library.

Hamilton County Artists' Association Annual Show - August 2–9

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

View and purchase artwork by Hamilton County artists during this special exhibit.

Genealogy Drop-In

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

A weekly drop-in session for genealogy enthusiasts or those who would like to get started with... more

A weekly drop-in session for genealogy enthusiasts or those who would like to get started with this popular hobby.

Pack-a-Thon with Midwest Pages to Prisoners

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

A volunteer opportunity for adults to prepare reading materials for incarcerated people.

Hamilton County Artists' Association Annual Show - August 2–9

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

View and purchase artwork by Hamilton County artists during this special exhibit.

Tech Talk: Using Google Maps - An information session for older adults

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room B

Learn how to use Google Maps on your phone or computer for driving, walking, and cycling... more

Learn how to use Google Maps on your phone or computer for driving, walking, and cycling directions or maps.

Happily Ever After - Romance book discussion group for adults

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Board Room

Read and discuss books in the romance genre. This group is open to adults ages 18 and over.

Hamilton County Artists' Association Annual Show - August 2–9

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

View and purchase artwork by Hamilton County artists during this special exhibit.

Critical Mass - Book discussion group for adults

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room A

Evening book group that reads thought-provoking literature, classics, and award winners.

Hamilton County Artists' Association Annual Show - August 2–9

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

View and purchase artwork by Hamilton County artists during this special exhibit.

Learn to Play American Mahjong

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

Join us for this three-part series on how to play American Mahjong. Sessions will be held on... more

Join us for this three-part series on how to play American Mahjong. Sessions will be held on August 7, 14, and 21. Registration is required.

This event is full

Hamilton County Artists' Association Annual Show - August 2–9

Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

View and purchase artwork by Hamilton County artists during this special exhibit.

Making Graphic Design Easy in Adobe Express - Workshop for Teens and Adults

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Digital Media Lab

Learn about everything you can do in Adobe Express with a Digital Media Lab specialist!

Meet the Authors: Scott Carson and Eli Cranor - Author visit at Westfield Washington Public Library

Fri, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Westfield Washington Public Library

Registration is required for this free author event, which takes place at the Westfield... more

Registration is required for this free author event, which takes place at the Westfield Washington Public Library and is presented as a partnership between CCPL and WPL Foundations.

Nature Photo Walk - at Central Park

Fri, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site

Bring a camera and join us for an evening photo walk at Central Park led by a Digital Media Lab... more

Bring a camera and join us for an evening photo walk at Central Park led by a Digital Media Lab specialist in Wildlife Photography.

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