Events at the Library
Events for August 24-31, 2017 |
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We the People: An Exhibit
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
View a culturally creative exhibit featuring the visual art works of a group of local artists known as "We Are" and curated by the Library's Artist-in Residence Tony Radford. The exhibit serves as a platform for pride, diligence and self-respect with the goal of nurturing progression across all cultures. A free mix and mingle reception will be held on August 16 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Central Library. | |||
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The Art of Survival: Enduring the Turmoil of Tule Lake
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
View this traveling exhibition probing the complexity of the Japanese American confinement site in Newell, California. Through haunting images of artifacts by fine art photographer Hiroshi Watanabe, glimpse into the lives of those who were held at Tule Lake and consider both the orchestration of life behind barbed wire and what it might have been like to live with constant turmoil and uncertainty. The Art of Survival is supported in part by a Preservation of Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Storytime at Pike
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs and rhymes to encourage their love for books and reading. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Warren
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5), Families | |||
Preschoolers and their families are invited for weekly stories, crafts and play time. Families and homeschoolers of all ages are welcome to attend. | |||
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Baby and Toddler Storytime at Southport
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Babies and toddlers up to age 3 with an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills. This program will be followed by playtime with age appropriate toys and sensory activities. | |||
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Computer Tips & Tricks: Open Help
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to receive one-on-one help with questions or problems about using a computer or mobile device, including how to use apps, the Internet, email, and any Microsoft Office applications. | |||
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Mother Goose on the Loose
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult are invited for an early literacy program using rhymes, songs, puppets and instruments to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence and sensitivity to others. Adult participation is required. | |||
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Toddler Storytime at Lawrence
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Toddlers 2 and 3 years old an adult are invited for simply stories, songs and playtime. | |||
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O Pato!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Preschoolers are invited to act out the story of a duck and friends in this Portuguese folk song with a live violin performance. Coming together in a circle, children will take turns participating in singing, dancing and acting while learning cooperation. This program will be presented by local musician Cathy Morris. | |||
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Baby Steps Storytime at Wayne
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2) | |||
Babies and toddlers up to 36 months and an adult are invited to listen to stories, sing, clap and stomp their way to reading readiness! Playtime will follow the storytime. | |||
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Preschool Storytime & Craft @ Beech Grove
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited to join children's librarians for stories and fun activities. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Computer Basics at Beech Grove
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Learn about basic components of a computer, how to start and shut off the computer, as well as basic terminology. This class will be held upstairs in the Technology Room. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate
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Age Level: Adults | |||
This class is for adults who have taken the Excel Basics class. are already comfortable with creating and formatting a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel are invited to this intermediate class. Be the end of This class will enable you to use relative and absolute cell references, apply 3D formulas, create headers and footers, insert graphics and create graphs. This program is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. This class will be held in the Computer Training Lab. | |||
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eBook Tinker Station
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
Patrons are invited to learn how to select and use eReaders, as well as search and download materials from the Library's extensive collection of eBooks, audiobooks and digital music. Patrons can drop in anytime during this two-hour visit by the Library's traveling eBook Tinker Station, which is staffed by an eReader expert who can answer questions about the equipment and collection. The Station provides reliable and unbiased information about this growing technology. The Tinker Helpline is also available to call for answers to your questions at 317-275-4500. This service is made possible by Comcast Heartland Region, the ALA/Information Today Library of the Future Award, and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center @ Lawrence
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Age Level: Adults | |||
In partnership with WorkOne and EmployIndy, the Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by the Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Immigrant Welcome Center Mobile Branch
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
New immigrants to Indianapolis are invited to interact with Natural Helpers from the Immigrant Welcome Center who can help them connect with local resources, including Library resources. | |||
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Homework Lounge: Get Caught Reading!
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
School-age children and teens are invited to use the Library to work on their assignments or spend 15 minutes reading. Those who participate can get a prize from the treasurer chest for completing their homework. | |||
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Crafty Computer Classes: Create Your Own Ringtone
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Age Level: Teen (12-17), Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Teens, tweens and young adults are invited to learn how recorded music is represented as a digital file, how to edit and song and save it as an mp3 file using Audacity, and how to download a file to a phone as a ringtone. Laptops will be available. Space is limited to four participants. | |||
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Mini Computer Basics & Email Basics
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
Adults who have little or no experience using a PC are invited to learn to use a mouse and keyboard and other components of a computer. In addition, those with experience using a mouse, keyboard and Internet navigation are invited to learn how to manage their email accounts, avoid spam, and send and receive messages. | |||
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Summer Garden Series @ Central: Jazz Concert
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to the East Garden to enjoy a cold beverage provided by Sun King Brewing while listening to the soulful jazz stylings of the Allen Turk Burke Quintet. In case of rain, the program will be held indoors in the Atrium. | |||
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How to Use the Keyboard & Mouse: Introduction to Computers
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults with little or no experience in using a computer are invited to the Computer Training Lab to learn to use the computer mouse and keyboard, a needed skill in order to use a computer and the Internet. By the end of this class you should be able to recognize the major parts of a personal computer; understand the meaning of key computer terms; use a mouse and the on-screen cursor to make the computer do what you want it to; understand the parts of the keyboard and how to use them to create, change and delete text, and how to use the Microsoft Windows 7 desktop and toolbars. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Lawrence
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 4 - 6 and an adult are invited for stories, songs, coloring and writing exercises, or a simple craft. | |||
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Little Learners Storytime
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Little learners ages birth - 5 years old and their families are invited to come together for stories, songs and rhymes. All are welcome to stay after to play! | |||
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TCU Foundation Job Center at Central Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free class for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session, held in the Computer Training Lab, will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The TCU Foundation Job Center is made possible by TCU Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Author Kimberla Lawson Roby @ Central!
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Celebrated author Kimberla Lawson Roby will discuss her self-published debut novel, "Behind Closed Doors," and her other works that have sold over 2.8 million copies. Her 26th novel, "Sin of a Woman," will be published this year. Roby is the winner of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction and the 2014 AAMBC Award for Female Author of the Year. A book signing and sales will follow. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Zany Zoo
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Preschoolers are invited to join Express Kids for an imaginary train ride with animals on board, all smiling and singing! They can enjoy marching, matching, singing and sign language. | |||
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Immigrant Welcome Center Mobile Branch
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
New immigrants to Indianapolis are invited to interact with Natural Helpers from the Immigrant Welcome Center who can help them connect with local resources, including Library resources. | |||
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Immigrant Welcome Center Mobile Branch
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
New immigrants to Indianapolis are invited to interact with Natural Helpers from the Immigrant Welcome Center who can help them connect with local resources, including Library resources. | |||
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I Like Myself: Preschool Art Workshop
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Preschoolers are invited to celebrate the unique and wonderful YOU with a multimedia masterpiece led by the Art Lab. They'll listen to a story and create their own masterpiece. | |||
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Job Center @ East Thirty-Eighth Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by the Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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3D Print a Nightlight Case (Mid-Level Tech Skills for Manufacturing Jobs)
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to learn the fundamentals of 3D printing, including the types of printers available, how to choose the right object, maintenance and troubleshooting skills, and how to take measurements. Find out what jobs use these skills and what employers are hiring for them. Attendees will take home a 3D printed object for free. Each program in this series, presented by Cyberia LTD, will build upon the last. | |||
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Zany Zoo
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Preschoolers are invited to join Express Kids for an imaginary train ride with animals on board, all smiling and singing! They can enjoy marching, matching, singing and sign language. | |||
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Indiana Backyard
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers are invited to join Silly Safaris to learn about the animals that live in your backyard and visit with live animals. | |||
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Organize and Protect Your Windows 7 Computer
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Learn how to manage your computer files, improve computer performance, and protect your computer from unwanted files and software. By the end of this class you should be able to copy, move, and delete files; change or remove unwanted computer programs, and use Windows Explorer, Disc Cleanup, Disc Defragmenter, Task Manager, Add/Remove Programs, and System Configuration in Microsoft Windows 7. Before taking this class you should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard. This class will be held in the Computer Training Lab. | |||
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Featuring International Films!
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Screen and discuss international films during this series that will feature a different film each month. Learn something new about cultures, history and languages. Contact the branch for information on each month's featured film. | |||
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O Pato!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Preschoolers are invited to act out the story of a duck and friends in this Portuguese folk song with a live violin performance. Coming together in a circle, children will take turns participating in singing, dancing and acting while learning cooperation. This program will be presented by local musician Cathy Morris. | |||
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LEGO Play
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children ages 6 - 11 are invited to complete a special LEGO project based on a theme provided. The Library will supply the LEGOs, children the imagination! This program is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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TCU Foundation Job Center at Central Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free class for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session, held in the Computer Training Lab, will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The TCU Foundation Job Center is made possible by TCU Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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TCU Foundation Job Center at Central Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free class for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session, held in the Computer Training Lab, will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The TCU Foundation Job Center is made possible by TCU Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Toddler Time at Irvington
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Toddlers who are 2-years-old and an adult are invited for songs, rhymes, stories and crafts in the informal setting of the Library's Story Theatre. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center @ Lawrence
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Age Level: Adults | |||
In partnership with WorkOne and EmployIndy, the Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by the Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Play Date Preschool Storytime at Fountain Square
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes following by playtime at the library. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center @ East Thirty-Eighth Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by the Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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ABC's of Diabetes
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Class members will participate in individual consultations with a registered dietitian, registered nurse and health educator. Register by calling 317-221-2094 or online at marionhealth.org/diabetes. | |||
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Summer 2017 Adult Cooking Series: Cooking Fresh
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to learn how to prepare fruits and veggies in a convenient and nutritious way during this program that includes a cooking demonstration and tasty samplings by representatives of the Marion County Health Department. | |||
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Microsoft Word 2010 Basics
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Learn how to write letters, resumes, papers, and other documents. By the end of this class, you should be able to: create, edit, save, and open a document; change formatting and appearance; check spelling and grammar, and print files. Before taking this class, to be held in the Computer Training Lab, you should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard. Microsoft classes are made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Computer Tips & Tricks: Open Help
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to receive one-on-one help with questions or problems about using a computer or mobile device, including how to use apps, the Internet, email, and any Microsoft Office applications. | |||
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Genealogy Research Assistance
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited for a free session with representatives from the Samuel Bryan Chapter of the D.A.R. who will provide assistance with genealogy research. This program will be held in the library's Technology Room. Each session has a limit of 10 participants. | |||
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Learn to create presentations and standalone slideshows for work, school or personal use. By the end of this class you should be able to create slides with several different layouts and designs; insert and change text and pictures in a slide; create eye-catching transitions from slide to slide; play your slideshow, and save your work onto a flash drive. Before taking this class you should be comfortable using Microsoft Word. This program is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. This class will be held in the Computer Training Lab. | |||
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Art of the Eclipse
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
Registration Required | |||
School-age children are invited to join Art With a Heart for a program full of art and science inspired by the stars, sun, moon and the August eclipse. | |||
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Adult Coloring @ Eagle!
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to drop in, relax and enjoy coloring. Colored pencils and templates will be provided, but participants can also bring their own materials. | |||
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College Avenue Book Discussion
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. This program is made possible by the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Coloring Café
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to Central Library's MakerSpace to enjoy coloring, which has been shown to have a calming effect and promote overall wellness. Warm beverages, soothing music, coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. | |||
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English Conversation Circle
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults who wish to practice and improve their English speaking skills in a safe and welcoming place are invited to this free session. | |||
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English Conversation Circle
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults who wish to practice and improve their English speaking skills in a safe and welcoming place are invited to this free session. | |||
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Spades Park Music Jam
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
Musicians of all abilities and ages are invited to bring their unamplified instruments and join in a free jam session with other musicians. Attendees are invited to bring sheet music and make beautiful music together! | |||
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Library Board of Trustees
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
The public is invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees and meet Board members. Call 275-4003 to confirm the time of the meeting. | |||
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Southport Evening Book Discussion
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this evening book discussion group. | |||
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Beech Grove Chatterbooks
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion. | |||
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Computer Basics at Wayne
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to learn to surf the Internet, send email, create and attach documents, paste onto web sites and save to flash drives. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Baby and Toddler Storytime at Warren
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Babies and toddlers up to 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, music and toys! | |||
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Storytime at Pike
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs and rhymes to encourage their love for books and reading. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Southport
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills and school preparedness. This program will be followed by age appropriate learning activities. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Decatur
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, fingerplays and crafts followed by playtime. | |||
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Colors & Magic & Numbers, Oh My!
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join Magic Don for an interactive show featuring special participation magic tricks which encourage learning and reinforcement of colors, numbers and movement. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Microsoft Access 2010 Basics Level II
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Age Level: Adults | |||
In Access Level I, we learned how to design tables from scratch, run queries and establish relationships between tables. In level II, learn to create customized forms and run detailed reports on your data. Please complete the Access Level I class before taking this class to be held in the Computer Training Lab. | |||
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Job Center @ East Thirty-Eighth Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by the Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Homework Lounge: Get Caught Reading!
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
School-age children and teens are invited to use the Library to work on their assignments or spend 15 minutes reading. Those who participate can get a prize from the treasurer chest for completing their homework. | |||
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Art of the Eclipse
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
Registration Required | |||
School-age children are invited to join Art With a Heart for a program full of art and science inspired by the stars, sun, moon and the August eclipse. | |||
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Immigrant Welcome Center Mobile Branch
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
New immigrants to Indianapolis are invited to interact with Natural Helpers from the Immigrant Welcome Center who can help them connect with local resources, including Library resources. | |||
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ABC's of Diabetes
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Class members will participate in individual consultations with a registered dietitian, registered nurse and health educator. Register by calling 317-221-2094 or online at marionhealth.org/diabetes. | |||
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Online Safety & Privacy
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Learn how to protect yourself from dishonest practices on the Internet. In this class, to be held in the Computer Training Lab, you will learn to create strong passwords and easy ways to remember them, ways to shield your privacy, and how to avoid other dangers as you browse and shop on the internet. To take this class, you must have a sound understanding of the keyboard, mouse and Internet and should have taken the Internet Basics or Email Basics class. | |||
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Summer 2017 Adult Cooking Series: I Can!
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to learn the basics of how to preserve fresh produce by blanching and freezing or canning techniques during this easy beginner class. This program will be presented by representatives of the Marion County Health Department. | |||
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Paws to Read at Glendale
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a non-judgmental registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories! It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence. | |||
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English Conversation Circle
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults who wish to practice and improve their English speaking skills in a safe and welcoming place are invited to this free session. | |||
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English Conversation Circle
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults who wish to practice and improve their English speaking skills in a safe and welcoming place are invited to this free session. | |||
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English Conversation Circle
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults who wish to practice and improve their English speaking skills in a safe and welcoming place are invited to this free session. | |||
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English Conversation Circle
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults who wish to practice and improve their English speaking skills in a safe and welcoming place are invited to this free session. | |||
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Evening Explorers: Activity Night
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Age Level: Families | |||
Families with children ages 1 - 16 are invited to drop in to the children's area any time between 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. to work on an activity that explore the world around us. | |||
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Celebrating 200 Years of Thoreau: Henry David Thoreau Lecture Series
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Age Level: Adults | |||
As part of the Henry David Thoreau Lecture Series, join Thomas A. Potter, former president of The Thoreau Society and recipient of the prestigious Thoreau Society Medal, who will discuss the life and works of Henry David Thoreau. | |||
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Job Search Workshop at Wayne
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to receive instruction on establishing an email account, preparing resumes and cover letters, registering at online job banks, applying for jobs online, and researching companies. | |||
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Baby and Toddler Storytime at Southport
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Babies and toddlers up to age 3 with an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills. This program will be followed by playtime with age appropriate toys and sensory activities. | |||
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Mother Goose on the Loose
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult are invited for an early literacy program using rhymes, songs, puppets and instruments to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence and sensitivity to others. Adult participation is required. | |||
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Baby Lapsit Storytime at Lawrence
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2) | |||
Babies from newborns to pre-walkers around 18 months old and an adult are invited for board books, bounces and playtime. | |||
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Colors & Magic & Numbers, Oh My!
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join Magic Don for an interactive show featuring special participation magic tricks which encourage learning and reinforcement of colors, numbers and movement. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Cloud Computing Using Google Drive
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Google Drive is free and accessible from any device with an Internet connection. Learn to use Google’s free suite of products for creating, editing, and sharing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other types of files. By the end of this class, you should know how to edit and share documents and set up workgroup collaboration on Google Docs files, install browser extensions onto the Google Chrome Web browser, and use Google Drive to store personal files online. Before taking this class, to be held in the Computer Training Lab, you must be experienced using a mouse and keyboard and be able to get into your own Google Gmail account. If you do not have a gmail.com account, please arrive 30 minutes early to get help creating one. | |||
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Summer 2017 Adult Cooking Series: Cooking Fresh
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to learn how to prepare fruits and veggies in a convenient and nutritious way during this program that includes a cooking demonstration and tasty samplings by representatives of the Marion County Health Department. | |||
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Internet Basics @ Beech Grove
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Learn basic Internet terminology, how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains, and stay safe while searching the Internet. The class will be held in the technology room upstairs. | |||
