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Discover Shadow Puppetry - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) Join us to learn about the art of shadow puppetry. For info about required tickets... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us to learn about the art of shadow puppetry. For info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992. No younger siblings may attend.
Cardboard Car Drive-In - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Turn a cardboard box into a car! Then park it at our indoor drive-in and watch... more
(Ages 2–5) Turn a cardboard box into a car! Then park it at our indoor drive-in and watch some Bluey episodes! Read the full event description for info about required registration and program details.
Registration is now closed
Dabble Jr.: Alma Thomas - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Thu, Aug 27, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 4–6) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist and... more
(Ages 4–6) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist and then create a related art project. Read the full description for registration info or call 317.814.3992.
This event is full
Drop-In Craft - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper,... more
(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.
Storytime Adventures - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Mon, Aug 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. No tickets are required. Please enjoy all... more
(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.
Pokemon Trading Hour - For kids ages 6–11 on their own
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokemon fans, and trade cards! For important info about active... more
(Ages 6–11) Drop in, meet other Pokemon fans, and trade cards! For important info about active card trading and other program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Family Storytime - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 2–5) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–5) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Paws to Read - For kids ages 6–12
Sat, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! For important... more
(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! For important info about required registration and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Sep 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 17, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Drop-In Craft - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper,... more
(Ages 2–5) Drop in anytime between 10:00–11:30am and have fun creating with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No tickets are required. Please enjoy all snacks before and after the program.
Paws to Read - For kids ages 6–12
Sat, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B
(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! For important... more
(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! For important info about required registration and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Mon, Sep 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Dabble: Van Gogh - For kids ages 7–11 on their own
Mon, Sep 21, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Discovery Room
(Ages 7–11) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist... more
(Ages 7–11) In this monthly series, you will learn about an art style, technique, or artist and then create a related art project. Read the full description for registration info or call 317.814.3992.
Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 9:00am
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Exploration Lab
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For... more
(Ages 4–6) Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on weekly special themes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about... more
(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
StoryWalk® at West Park: Bee-bim Bop! - Available September 23–October 19
Wed, Sep 23, All day
West Park
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our bilingual StoryWalk at West... more
Families can enjoy a nature walk and story by participating in our bilingual StoryWalk at West Park on West 116th Street.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about... more
(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers
Thu, Sep 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
Main Library - Discovery Room A
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about... more
(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. For important info about required tickets and program details, read the full event description or call 317.814.3992.
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