Events at the Library
Events for September 30-October 7, 2016 |
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The Indiana History Club: How We All Save History
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
Patrons are invited to view a special exhibit in the Nina Mason Pulliam Indianapolis Special Collections Room that highlights how Indiana's history has been recorded and disseminated through various types of media and the creators behind them. The exhibit will include examples of personal items, such as photographs, letters and media and how those have been preserved. It also highlights the role of such institutions as the Indiana State Library, Indiana Historical Society and Indiana State Archives. | |||
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Flava Fresh XIII
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
View the works of over 50 local and regional visual artists during this annual juried exhibition presentation series of contemporary fine art. The exhibit is coordinated by local artist D. DelReverda-Jennings. | |||
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East 38th Street Shared Reading Group
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to discuss the selected book title. Facilitator Anja Petrakopoulos, who was trained by The Reader Organisation, will read excerpts from the book, but group members may volunteer to do so. The reading is interspersed with discussion. Refreshments will be served. | |||
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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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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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How to Build a Nonprofit Organization: Program Development
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Those who have already established their nonprofit organization are invited to discover the main components of a solid program plan that can provide quality services to the community. This program is made possible by BMO Harris Bank, The Emily Fund and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Before the Movie . . . Book Discussion Group
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to discuss a book on which an upcoming movie is based before going to see the movie. | |||
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Touch-a-Bus @ the Library!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited for a unique storytime experience. Young transportation enthusiasts can climb aboard and explore an IndyGo bus and listen to a bilingual bus-themed story. | |||
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PAWS to Read at Wayne
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children who are reluctant readers are invited to read to Gracie or Dandy, Golden Doodles. This activity can help young ones improve their reading skills and self-confidence. Participants may sign-up for a 10-minute reading session with Gracie or Dandy. | |||
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Barks to Books at Pike
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
Young ones who need to practice their reading skills are invited to tell a story to trained therapy dogs. Reading to dogs has been shown to increase children's reading skills and confidence. The therapy dogs are calm, patient, attentive and non-judgmental listeners. Each child will get a bookmark of the dog they read to that day. | |||
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: ¡RITMO LATINO! Frame Drum Making Workshop
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children and young people ages 6 and up are invited to make a traditional Latin American frame drum with an authentic sound from common, everyday materials. This program is presented by Sancocho. | |||
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Teen Young Actor's Theatre Workshops: Auditioning
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Teens in grades 6 - 12 are invited to empower themselves for a future audition. This program, presented by the Young Actor's Theatre, a local youth theatre group that creates original work, will help them find a monologue, practice cold readings and give feedback on how to come in confident and truly become another character. | |||
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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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Touch-a-Bus @ the Library!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited for a unique storytime experience. Young transportation enthusiasts can climb aboard and explore an IndyGo bus and listen to a bilingual bus-themed story. | |||
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How to Build a Nonprofit Organization: Effective Grant Proposals and Management
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Those who have already established their nonprofit organization are invited to learn useful tips on how to write compelling proposals and effective post-grant procedures. This workshop, presented by Gail Thomas Strong, will help attendees gain new skills and learn how to win grant money. This program is made possible by BMO Harris Bank, The Emily Fund and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Dinosaurs!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 are invited to join Silly Safaris to learn about dinosaurs. They'll meet modern day reptiles and compare them with the reptiles of the past. This program is sponsored by Donald F. Woodley. | |||
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Memory Writing Workshop
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Those who want to preserve the stories of their lives or better understand what made them who they are can learn a simple method of turning memories into words during this 90-minute workshop presented by the Indiana Writers Center in association with the 2016 Indy Author Fair being held at Central Library on October 29th. | |||
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Young Actors Theatre: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions, School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families | |||
Families and children in grades 3 and up are invited as the Young Actors Theatre and the Learning Curve at Central Library present "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This modern re-imagining of Washington Irving's classic story explores loneliness and what it means to be one's own person featuring wild fantasy sequences that use Black Light Puppets. The story follows the teenage struggles of Ichabod Crane, an outsider with a larger than life imagination and a habit of spooking himself. | |||
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Facebook Lab
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Have questions about your Facebook account or want to set one up? Attend this open lab session in the Computer Training Lab and staff will work with you one-on-one to set up an account, add photos, post status updates, find friends and more. Bring photos on a flash drive and we’ll show you how to add them to Facebook. Before attending this session you must be able to get into your own existing email account. | |||
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: ¡TUMBAO! CHANCLETA: DANCE AND MUSIC of Cuba
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Teens are invited to learn the chancleta, a dance created by African slaves popular in the eastern part of Cuba. They'll also learn the traditional rhythms as both dancers and drummers. This program is presented by Sancocho. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable 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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable 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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and 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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The Hauntings of Indianapolis: The Best of Indiana Hauntings
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Hear some of the most exciting and perplexing paranormal investigations at some of Indiana’s most haunted locations. Find out what paranormal investigation is really like, what people believe the paranormal is, and why there are unabashed, true believers during this presentation by Unseenpress.com. | |||
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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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GED-TASC Classes
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to register for free GED/TASC classes which continue each Monday through Thursday through June 2017. | |||
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Baby Storytime at Irvington
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2) | |||
Babies 8 - 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays in the informal setting of the Library's Story Theatre. It's a great way to introduce little ones to a lifelong love of reading. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation 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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Dinosaurs!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 are invited to join Silly Safaris to learn about dinosaurs. They'll meet modern day reptiles and compare them with the reptiles of the past. This program is sponsored by Donald F. Woodley. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and 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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Internet Basics at East 38th Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to find out how the Internet works and what it can and can’t do. Learn key vocabulary, how to use links, read Internet addresses and save your favorite websites. Learn the most effective way to formulate an Internet search to get the best results. | |||
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Computer Basics at East 38th Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to learn about computer use, including popular computer terminology, computer components and how to use a mouse and keyboard. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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How to Save Money With Digital Coupons
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Discover how to use a computer or your smartphone to save money with coupons found on the Internet. By the end of this class you should be able to locate and “clip” digital coupons for local retailers, print coupons from websites and find couponing apps for your smartphone. You should already have an email account before taking this class to be held in the Computer Training Lab. Experience using a mouse, keyboard and the Internet is required. | |||
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Teen Gaming @ Decatur
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited to challenge their friends and test their skills with the Wii, Xbox, card games and board games. | |||
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Game Night @ Central
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions, Families | |||
Table-top game lovers are invited to try a collection of over 120 classic and modern board, card and dice games for kids and adults. Rediscover such favorites as Scrabble, Chess, Monopoly and Uno, or try something new such as Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, King of Tokyo and Pandemic. Learning Curve staff and Mayfair Game Shepherds will be available to make recommendations and answer questions. Gamers under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. | |||
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Author Bill Clegg: Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man
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Age Level: Teen (12-17), Adults | |||
Adults and teens are invited as Bill Clegg, author of "Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man" and "Ninety Days," will explore the shape of his addiction, the attraction to the drug that brought about his downfall, and the trials of his recovery as addressed in his two memoirs that take a raw look at his battle to reclaim his life. Representatives from local organizations will be available to provide resources for those needing assistance. | |||
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: ¡RITMO LATINO! Frame Drum Making Workshop
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children and young people ages 6 and up are invited to make a traditional Latin American frame drum with an authentic sound from common, everyday materials. This program is presented by Sancocho. | |||
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Memory Writing Workshop
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Those who want to preserve the stories of their lives or better understand what made them who they are can learn a simple method of turning memories into words during this 90-minute workshop presented by the Indiana Writers Center in association with the 2016 Indy Author Fair being held at Central Library on October 29th. | |||
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Pinterest Papercraft Nights
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to make and take papercraft inspired by festive finds on Pinterest. | |||
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Franklin Road Book Discussion
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. | |||
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First Monday Book Club
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. | |||
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Evening Explorers: Storytime
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Age Level: Families | |||
Families with children ages 1 - 10 are invited for an evening of stories, songs and activities that explore the world around us. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable 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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Toddler Storytime at Franklin Road
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Toddlers 18 - 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, finger plays and flannel board activities just right for toddlers. | |||
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Toddler Tales at Pike
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Babies and toddlers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, rhymes and playtime. | |||
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Baby Storytime at Glendale
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2) | |||
Babies up to 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Each session will be followed by playtime with special toys designed just for babies. | |||
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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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Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Nora
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Children ages 1 (walkers) through 5 and an adult are invited for stories, songs, music and movement activities. | |||
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Preschool Stories Galore
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 2 - 6 and an adult are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays. An arts and craft time will follow the storytime. | |||
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African Dance: Preschool Workshop
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Preschoolers are invited for a journey through the regions of Mali, Senegal, Gambia and Guinea to learn cultural traditions of song and dance. Be ready to move your body! This program is made possible by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent through a gift to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Storytime Under the Sea @ East 38th Street
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited to join the Library's fish friends for stories, crafts, music and more. The Library's aquarium is made possible by Charles Brown. | |||
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Dinosaurs!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 are invited to join Silly Safaris to learn about dinosaurs. They'll meet modern day reptiles and compare them with the reptiles of the past. This program is sponsored by Donald F. Woodley. | |||
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ISO Teddy Bear Series: The Giant's Violin
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited to bring their teddy bears for "The Giant's Violin," an original story written by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra violinist Victoria Griswold who will introduce them to the string instruments of the orchestra through story, movement and live music. Children will engage in movement activities that will be integrated into the telling of the story. "The Giant's Violin" will feature five ISO string players performing excerpts from Camille Saint-Saëns classic "Carnival of the Animals" which will be narrated by Perry Accetturo of the ISO Learning Community. Following the performance, children will have the opportunity to try real instruments. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Franklin Road
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 and an adult are invited for stories and preschool activities. | |||
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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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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: ¡RITMO LATINO! Frame Drum Making Workshop
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children and young people ages 6 and up are invited to make a traditional Latin American frame drum with an authentic sound from common, everyday materials. This program is presented by Sancocho. | |||
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So Kawaii! Introductory Art Class
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children ages 7 and up are invited to transform any drawing from normal to kawaii! Participants will bring in a drawing of any object or creature (a piece of toast, an elephant, a refrigerator) and turn it into a highly stylized cartoon in kawaii style. The session will include a discussion of what kawaii means and what illustration techniques are key to maintaining the kawaii animation style. This program is presented by Art With a Heart. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and 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 the Library to do their homework. They can do their homework first and then have the rest of the evening for fun! | |||
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Online Safety and Privacy
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Learn how to protect yourself from dishonest practices on the Internet. In this class, 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. This class, to be held in the Computer Training Lab, requires a sound understanding of the keyboard, mouse and Internet, and you should have taken the Internet Basics or Email Basics class. | |||
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Central Library Book Discussion
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program held in Central Library's Goodrich-Houk Meeting Room. | |||
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Evening Play Date Preschool Storytime
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes followed by playtime. | |||
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Paws to Read @ College Avenue
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Age Level: Children of All Ages | |||
Registration Required | |||
School-aged children are invited to improve their reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. A permission slip from a parent or guardian must be on file for a child to participate. Register by calling 275-4320. | |||
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2016 Photography Workshop Series
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Those who are point-and-shoot photographers looking to improve their skills or are interested in creating better images with an iPhone are invited to learn camera and composition basics from expert photographers from the Riviera Camera Club. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Franklin Road
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 and an adult are invited for stories and preschool activities. | |||
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Baby Storytime at Glendale
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2) | |||
Babies up to 36 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Each session will be followed by playtime with special toys designed just for babies. | |||
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Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Nora
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Children ages 1 (walkers) through 5 and an adult are invited for stories, songs, music and movement activities. | |||
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Preschool Storytime on the Magic Quilt
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers under the age of 6 and an adult are invited to jump on the Garfield Park Branch's Magic Story Quilt for stories, songs and finger plays. | |||
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African Dance: Preschool Workshop
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Preschoolers are invited for a journey through the regions of Mali, Senegal, Gambia and Guinea to learn cultural traditions of song and dance. Be ready to move your body! This program is made possible by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent through a gift to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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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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Harp Songs and Stories: Infant and Toddler Music Class
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2), Toddlers (2 years) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Babies and toddlers under the age of three and an adult are invited for a special introduction to the concert harp. They'll explore the connection between language and music and share stories. | |||
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Dinosaurs!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 are invited to join Silly Safaris to learn about dinosaurs. They'll meet modern day reptiles and compare them with the reptiles of the past. This program is sponsored by Donald F. Woodley. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Franklin Road
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 and an adult are invited for stories and preschool 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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable 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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and 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 221-2094 or online at www.mchd.com/diabetes. | |||
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First Wednesday Friendly Computer Classes
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Beginning computer users are invited to learn about a variety of computer-related topics. Each class will offer some instruction with lots of time to practice. | |||
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Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Learn how to organize and analyze numbers and text in a spreadsheet format. By the end of this class you should be able to create and format a spreadsheet; enter and edit data; and use basic formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide any number of figures in a horizontal row or vertical column. 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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Fall Cooking Workshops: Quirky Cooking, Healthy Cooking with Unusual Ingredients
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to join the tasty journey into the world of unfamiliar ingredients. From quinoa to miso and farroh, learn how these and other foods fit into a healthy meal plan. This two-hour workshop includes live demonstrations, food tasting and a lecture presented by Nutrition Services of the Marion County Public Health Department. | |||
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So Kawaii! Introductory Art Class
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children ages 7 and up are invited to transform any drawing from normal to kawaii! Participants will bring in a drawing of any object or creature (a piece of toast, an elephant, a refrigerator) and turn it into a highly stylized cartoon in kawaii style. The session will include a discussion of what kawaii means and what illustration techniques are key to maintaining the kawaii animation style. This program is presented by Art With a Heart. | |||
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Social Studio for Teens
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens who are book lovers, social media fanatics and tech savvy are invited to come together to find common interests, make friends and have fun. Whether it's creating Live Action Role Playing games or Food Challenges, teens are encouraged to break the mold of the traditional library and help create the library of the 21st century. | |||
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Computer Help @ Pike
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to an open computer lab to receive one-on-one help with computers and mobile devices. Questions about ebooks, email, Microsoft Office applications and more are encouraged. | |||
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Conversations About Education: IPS School Board Candidates Forum
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
The entire community is invited to hear from the ten candidates running for a seat on the Indianapolis Public Schools board. They will offer their views on education and respond to questions from reporters with WFYI, the Indianapolis Recorder and Chalkbeat Indiana. Candidates in Districts 1 and 2 will participate in the first session from 5 - 6:15 p.m. Candidates is District 4 and At-Large will participate in the second session from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Join the conversation on social media using #AmGradIndy. Also, you can email questions for consideration to be asked of the candidates at eweddle@wfyi.org. | |||
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Irvington Fiberistas
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to bring their supplies to work on an existing knitting or stitching project or start something new. | |||
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Clases Básicas de Computación: Conozca las Herramientas de su Correo Electrónico
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Cree folders para almacenar y encontrar los mensajes más importantes, organice sus contactos, cree mensajes de alerta, bloquee mensajes no deseados y cree una firma automática. | |||
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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Pike
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and an adult are invited for stories, action rhymes and fingerplays to encourage their love for books and reading. | |||
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Baby Lapsit at Franklin Road
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2) | |||
Babies up to 18 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, rhymes and flannel board activities just right for babies. | |||
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Preschool Storytime at Glendale
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. | |||
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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. (Please note that space may be limited due to branch renovations from February to October 2016. During these months, please call the branch to register. If a storytime is cancelled due to space issues, we will update our Facebook page at Facebook.com/WarrenBranchLibrary and Twitter at @WarrenIndyPl. You may also call the branch to confirm the storytime schedule.) | |||
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Mother Goose on the Loose
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Age Level: Toddlers (2 years), Preschool (3-5) | |||
Toddlers and preschoolers through age 5 and an adult are invited for an early literacy program using a variety of activities such as 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 Nora
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Age Level: Babies (Birth-2) | |||
Babies up to 18 months (non-walkers) and an adult are invited for stories, music and activities. | |||
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Start Building a Free Website with Wix
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Learn the first steps in using the Wix program’s free drag-and-drop editor and templates for creating a customized website. No coding knowledge is required! This class covers basic website creation and the manipulation of basic web page elements such as text, images, and links. Before taking this class, to be held in the Computer Training Lab, you must be experienced in using the mouse, the keyboard, and the Internet. | |||
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Dinosaurs!
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Age Level: Preschool (3-5) | |||
Preschoolers ages 3 - 6 are invited to join Silly Safaris to learn about dinosaurs. They'll meet modern day reptiles and compare them with the reptiles of the past. This program is sponsored by Donald F. Woodley. | |||
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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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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 the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Beginning Computer Classes at Haughville
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to a series of classes that provide a first look at the computer. There will also be typing practice during classes. | |||
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Homeschool Adventures
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
Homeschooled children ages 6 - 12 are invited for activities designed to entertain and educate as a supplement to their homeschool curricula. Parent educators are encouraged to attend and collaborate as Miss Karen and Miss Kasey will present activities for ages 6 - 12. | |||
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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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So Kawaii! Introductory Art Class
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children ages 7 and up are invited to transform any drawing from normal to kawaii! Participants will bring in a drawing of any object or creature (a piece of toast, an elephant, a refrigerator) and turn it into a highly stylized cartoon in kawaii style. The session will include a discussion of what kawaii means and what illustration techniques are key to maintaining the kawaii animation style. This program is presented by Art With a Heart. | |||
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Fall Cooking Workshops: Shop Smart!
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults are invited to learn how to plan and shop for simple meals at home. This two-hour workshop includes live demonstrations, food tasting and a lecture presented by Nutrition Services of the Marion County Public Health Department. | |||
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Teen Game Day at Pike
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited for an afternoon of board games, card games and video games with their friends. | |||
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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 the Library to do their homework. They can do their homework first and then have the rest of the evening for fun! | |||
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Teen Read Week Author Visit: What Happens to Your City When Yellowstone Erupts?
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Teens are invited to meet Mike Mullin, award-winning author of the "Ashfall" trilogy, and learn what would happen to Indianapolis if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted today! There will be door prizes and autographed books for purchase, provided by Kids Ink. This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund, Comcast, and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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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. | |||
Previous Events
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Ordinary Hangzhou: An Exhibit
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
Patrons are invited to view an exhibit of 55 images depicting the daily life of citizens of Hangzhou, China, an Indianapolis Sister City. Images will describe what citizens eat, wear, how they live and how they commute while subtly carrying the information of their identity and philosophy of past times. Indianapolis is one of approximately 10 cities worldwide presenting the exhibit to commemorate Hangzhou's hosting of the international Group of Twenty (G20) summit. | |||
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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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Story Time for Little Learners
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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 for stories, songs and rhymes. All are welcome to stay after to play! | |||
