Play & Learn with Gymboree, Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics), English Conversation Circle - Virtual, Meet Your Neighbor: Afg

Play & Learn with Gymboree 10:30am - 11:00am East Washington Branch Participating in a diverse class of physical, social, and cognitive developmental skills creates a dynamic class where younger children benefit from watching older children and older children benefit from being leaders. This program is a great opportunity for siblings to experience class together, or for children and adults can grow together! This program is made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics) 11:00am - 11:45am Decatur Branch Learn more about Through the Ages Fitness on their website. *Please note, some TTAF Low Impact sessions advance to standing depending on location and participants. We encourage you to bring a water bottle to class. Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout! This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation with support from a contribution from Honda. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life's potential. English Conversation Circle - Virtual 11:00am - 12:00pm Online This event is being held as an online meeting/webinar. You will be emailed login instructions approximately 24 hours before the event. Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics) 11:00am - 11:45am Southport Branch Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout! This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation with support from a contribution from Honda. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life's potential. Meet Your Neighbor: Afghanistan 12:00pm - 1:00pm Glendale Branch Join Najia Sherzad from the Afghan American Community Center to learn about the Indianapolis Afghan community. Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics) 1:00pm - 1:45pm Lawrence Branch Learn more about Through the Ages Fitness on their website. *Please note, some TTAF Low Impact sessions advance to standing depending on location and participants. We encourage you to bring a water bottle to class. Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout! This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation with support from a contribution from Honda. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life's potential. Career Center at Martindale-Brightwood 2:00pm - 3:00pm Martindale-Brightwood Branch The Career Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. No registration required! Located in the Computer Lab, this is a drop-in session, meaning you can arrive at any time between 2-4pm. Please expect a short wait as we assist other attendees. While you wait, consider what kind of job you'd like to look for, your availability/schedule, and values you might share with potential companies. Cover letter help is also offered. Career Center is offered weekly on Thursdays, though there are exceptions for 2026 Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve. Family Stories: Writing Our Roots, Relationships & Legacies 2:00pm - 3:30pm Southport Branch Every family carries stories — the ones told around kitchen tables, the ones carefully preserved, and sometimes the ones left unspoken. In this supportive 90-minute writing workshop using the Amherst Writers & Artists method, participants will explore memories, family traditions, relationships, personal history, and the people who helped shape their lives. Through guided prompts and optional sharing, writers of all experience levels are invited to reflect on the moments, voices, and experiences that connect generations. Because every family story is layered and ongoing, this workshop is designed as a meaningful beginning — a place to spark memories, remember stories, and begin writing that workshop participants may continue to explore long after the session ends. No writing experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to write freely in a confidential, respectful, and encouraging environment where every voice is welcomed. Brenda Johnson is an Indianapolis storyteller, writing workshop facilitator and public speaker. Her work focuses on aging, family stories, and the power of personal storytelling. Through her Older, Bolder & Better! blog on Substack, storytelling performances, and Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) workshops, she creates welcoming spaces where people of all backgrounds are encouraged to reflect, connect, and share their experiences. Brenda was selected as the 2025 Frank Basile Emerging Storyteller, sponsored by Storytelling Arts of Indiana. She also presents community-focused programs for older adults. To get ready, here are some book lists about writing! Chair Yoga & Mindfulness 2:00pm - 3:00pm College Avenue Branch Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity improves posture, flexibility, balance, strength, and mind/body awareness. It helps to promote more steadiness and confidence in one’s body along with an overall sense of well-being and peace. We will have intermittent meditative music to accompany the class and close with a brief meditation. Learn more with this book list about Every Body Yoga or Fit Lit: Every Body Yoga. This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation with support from a contribution by Honda. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life's potential. How Scammers Use A.I. 4:00pm - 5:30pm Nora Branch This session covers the latest AI-driven threats—including voice cloning, deceptive pop-up alerts, and highly realistic social media profiles and websites. Featuring real-world examples and practical advice from the Indiana Securities Division, you will learn how to spot the red flags of fraud and discover the smart tools needed to protect yourself and your loved ones. Explore more with our book list Outsmarting Scammers. So What 4:00pm - 5:30pm Martindale-Brightwood Branch Relax and rejuvenate by munching on snacks, creating art, playing games, reading, chatting, listening to the jazz greats, like Miles Davis, crafting, and even squishing play dough sometimes. Teens ages 12-18. No Registration needed - just come as you are. Spanish Conversation Circle 4:30pm - 5:30pm Online Spanish Conversation Circle takes place on Zoom. Please register to receive a a zoom link, sent out a day before the program via email.