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Upcoming Events

Canceled

Adele Myers - Foundation Visiting Author Series

Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library

Debut author Adele Myers visits Carmel for the first time for a live author conversation.... more

Debut author Adele Myers visits Carmel for the first time for a live author conversation. Registration is required for this free event.

Gambit 425 - For those who love chess

Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Community Room

Play chess against others of all skill levels every other Tuesday night. Open to anyone age 5... more

Play chess against others of all skill levels every other Tuesday night. Open to anyone age 5 and up who already has experience with the game. Registration is required for all who wish to play.

This event is full

Bonding Over Books: A Chapter Book Club - For kids ages 9–12 with their caregivers

Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B

Join us for a discussion of Nick and Tesla’s Robot Army Rampage and build a Bottle Bot robot.... more

Join us for a discussion of Nick and Tesla’s Robot Army Rampage and build a Bottle Bot robot. Registration is required.

Registration is now closed

CHS Teachers and Students Art Show - On display March 1–31

Wed, Mar 29, All day

Main Library

In celebration of Youth Arts Month, enjoy a month-long exhibit of artwork by Carmel High School... more

In celebration of Youth Arts Month, enjoy a month-long exhibit of artwork by Carmel High School students and their art teachers in the Main Library lobby.

Teen Book Bracket - Vote Now! Which book will emerge as champion?

Wed, Mar 29, All day

Online

Vote online for your favorite book in each pairing in our fun Teen Book Bracket! Check back each... more

Vote online for your favorite book in each pairing in our fun Teen Book Bracket! Check back each week for the next round.

3D Printer Help - Drop-in at the Digital Media Lab

Wed, Mar 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library

Need help with your 3D printer? Work with 3D printing specialists at the Digital Media Lab to... more

Need help with your 3D printer? Work with 3D printing specialists at the Digital Media Lab to get assistance. Registration is not required for this drop-in session.

Jammie Time - For kids ages 3–5 and their caregivers

Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies and bring your... more

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal! No registration is required.

Overbooked - Student-led book club for high school students

Thu, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room A

Overbooked is a student-led book club for grades 9–12 that meets every other Thursday to... more

Overbooked is a student-led book club for grades 9–12 that meets every other Thursday to discuss books, color and craft, eat snacks, and make new friends! Registration is not required.

Photoshop Fundamentals - Hands-on learning for teens and adults

Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library

Learn the basic functionalities and program structure of Photoshop through guided activities in... more

Learn the basic functionalities and program structure of Photoshop through guided activities in the Digital Media Lab. Registration is required.

This event is full

Word on the Shelf - Year-round online volunteer opportunity for teens

Fri, Mar 31, All day

Online

Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to... more

Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.

Word on the Shelf - Year-round online volunteer opportunity for teens

Sat, Apr 01, All day

Online

Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to... more

Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.

Gabriella Delgado: Teen Artist in Residence - A solo exhibition through the month of April

Sat, Apr 01, All day

Main Library

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

StoryWalk® at West Park: Kite Flying - Available April 1–30

Sat, Apr 01, 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.

Professional Headshot Mini Session - Free professional photo opportunity for adults

Sat, Apr 01, 9:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Community Room B

Here's your chance to get a digital photo taken by a professional photographer. For those 18... more

Here's your chance to get a digital photo taken by a professional photographer. For those 18 years and older. Registration is required.

This event is full

Grown-up Gaming - A fun-filled program for adults

Sat, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

Join us for casual, open-play board gaming. Registration is not required.

Puzzle & Board Game Exchange - April 2–16

Sun, Apr 02, All day

Main Library

Bring in your gently used puzzles and games and trade them in for new challenges!

Earth Day Art Contest Exhibit

Sun, Apr 02, All day

Main Library

See entries from the Carmel Green Initiative's Earth Day Art contest in this special exhibit... more

See entries from the Carmel Green Initiative's Earth Day Art contest in this special exhibit near the Main Library west staircase during the month of April.

playing with robots jr. - Exclusively for kids ages 4–6 with caregivers on 3/27 or 4/3

Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B

Kids ages 4–6 and caregivers can try out a selection of robots from our Exploration Lab.... more

Kids ages 4–6 and caregivers can try out a selection of robots from our Exploration Lab. Younger siblings may watch but not participate. View the full description for important registration info.

This event is full

Genealogy Lab - Drop-in genealogy assistance for adults

Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

Get help with your genealogy research and collaborate with other community members. Bring your... more

Get help with your genealogy research and collaborate with other community members. Bring your own device. No registration required.

Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf - In-person volunteer opportunity for teens

Wed, Apr 05, 9:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Teens Program Room

Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This volunteer opportunity is open to all... more

Read and review Young Adult and Middle Grade books. This volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.

Critical Mass - Book discussion group for adults

Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Board Room

Our evening book group that reads thought-provoking literature.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Storytime - Exclusively for kids ages 4–8 and their caregivers

Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B

Drop off your stuffed animal on 4/4 for a sleepover at CCPL! Rejoin your stuffed friend on 4/5... more

Drop off your stuffed animal on 4/4 for a sleepover at CCPL! Rejoin your stuffed friend on 4/5 for storytime and to hear about its adventure! View the full description for important registration info.

Dance Like a Crane - For kids ages 5–9

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 1:25pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B

Did you know cranes dance like no one's watching? Come find out why and discover all kinds of... more

Did you know cranes dance like no one's watching? Come find out why and discover all kinds of fascinating stuff about these tall and beautiful birds! Presented by the International Crane Foundation.

Cranes Over Indiana - An afternoon with the International Crane Foundation

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

Join the International Crane Foundation for a closer look at Indiana's two species of cranes.... more

Join the International Crane Foundation for a closer look at Indiana's two species of cranes. Registration is required.

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The Merchants' Square Main Library is now permanently closed.

Find more details about the reopening of the expanded Main Library here.

Mon, Mar 27	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 28	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 29	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 30	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 31	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 01	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 02	1:00PM to 5:00PM