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Events for Children

Creating On Canvas: Sunflower Sky - Exclusively for kids entering grades 3–5

Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 6/23, 6/24, 7/16, or 7/17 to paint a bright summer sunflower.... more

(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 6/23, 6/24, 7/16, or 7/17 to paint a bright summer sunflower. For info about required registration and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Registration is now closed

Family Concert with Leonardo - For families with kids of all ages

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Community Room

This highly interactive family event includes sing-a-longs and dance moves to inspire... more

This highly interactive family event includes sing-a-longs and dance moves to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. No tickets are required. Bring your best air guitar moves!

Creating On Canvas: Sunflower Sky - Exclusively for kids entering grades 3–5

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 6/23, 6/24, 7/16, or 7/17 to paint a bright summer sunflower.... more

(Grades 3–5) Join us on either 6/23, 6/24, 7/16, or 7/17 to paint a bright summer sunflower. For info about required registration and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.

Registration is now closed

Family Concert with Leonardo - For families with kids of all ages

Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Main Library - Community Room

This highly interactive family event includes sing-a-longs and dance moves to inspire... more

This highly interactive family event includes sing-a-longs and dance moves to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. No tickets are required. Bring your best air guitar moves!

Paws to Read - For kids ages 6–12

Sat, Jul 19, 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.

Family Dance Party - For families with kids ages 0–5

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Community Room B

(Ages 0–5) We've loaded a playlist full of family favorites—shake your sillies out while... more

(Ages 0–5) We've loaded a playlist full of family favorites—shake your sillies out while singing and dancing along! Siblings are welcome. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color - For kids entering grades 1–5 on their own

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Main Library - Community Room

(Grades 1–5) Come celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Read the full... more

(Grades 1–5) Come celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Read the full description for program details. No tickets are required. No younger siblings may attend this event.

Nature Photo Walk - at Central Park

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Central Park

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. Registration required.

Summer Babies - For kids ages 0–18 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:20am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–18 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more

(Ages 0–18 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Summer Babies - For kids ages 0–18 months and their caregivers

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:20am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–18 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more

(Ages 0–18 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.

Drop-In Craft - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper,... more

(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.

Multilingual Reading, Music, and Fun - Chinese and Russian for kids in grade K–2 on their own

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

Enjoy a storytime featuring two bilingual books, learn key vocabulary words, listen to songs... more

Enjoy a storytime featuring two bilingual books, learn key vocabulary words, listen to songs representing those languages, and play games. Registration required.

StoryWalk® at Central Park: It's a Tiger! - Available July 2–July 28

Mon, Jul 28, All day

Central Park

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

Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our StoryWalk at Central Park, near the Westermeier Commons Playground & Splashpad on Central Park Drive West.

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

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.

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.

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