Little Sprouts, Career Center at East 38th Street, You Have Gmail!, Crafternoon at West Indianapolis, Waterway Exploration, Book

Little Sprouts 10:30am - 11:15am Southport Branch This program is made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Career Center at East 38th Street 11:00am - 2:00pm East 38th Street Branch Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. You Have Gmail! 1:00pm - 3:00pm Lawrence Branch Whether you’re new to Gmail or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will give you the tools to take control of your inbox and communicate in the digital world. By the end, you’ll feel confident navigating Gmail, managing messages, and using its features to stay organized in your daily life. Once we cover the essentials, we will discuss when to reply, reply all, bcc, and cc in your emails. We also guide you through how to more quickly find and organize your mail. You will learn to: Send and receive mail Compose, send, and organize emails with ease Utilize filters, favorites, and labels to declutter your inbox Attach files, photos, and documents securely Schedule emails A google account is required for participation in this class. This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Crafternoon at West Indianapolis 2:30pm - 4:00pm West Indianapolis Branch Crafternoon at West Indianapolis is an arts and crafts club. You can bring your current creative project to work on or use our supplies to start something new! Everyone is welcome. Join us every Monday at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of crafting, conversation, and being creative. Waterway Exploration 4:30pm - 5:30pm College Avenue Branch Explore the world of waterways by tackling hands-on challenges that uncover the power and complexity of rivers. Build bridges and dams, design a boat, and test your creativity and problem-solving skills. This program is designed for kids ages 6-12. Books & Rooks Chess Club 5:30pm - 8:00pm Central Library Would you like to gain experience playing chess? Are you already experienced but looking for another outlet for over-the-board chess? Books & Rooks Chess Club is here for you! With casual play and an unrated tournament (free and open to everyone, no USCF membership required), Monday night is chess night at Central Library! Drop-in Craft at Haughville 5:30pm - 7:00pm Haughville Branch July: making your own stamp/creating a linocut print of your own. August: camp crafts; including friendship bracelets, fortune tellers, and more. September: watercolor painting. October: paper dolls. November: crochet and knitting. December: holiday card upcycling. Craft drop-in is located in the community room, on the left side of the hallway after you enter the building. To your left when you enter will be a variety of craft options, coloring pages, and activity books available to grab from the table and sit anywhere available on the other side of the room with. Staff will always be available in the room to walk you through how to complete the crafts and to answer any questions. It tends to vary in noise level, typically louder when younger children attend, but each time we do have calm instrumental music playing in the background. We have fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones, and sunglasses available for use during the program for anyone who wants to! Black Author Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm East 38th Street Branch East 38th Street Branch is partnered with Donisha Derice to present a book club that solely focuses on books written by Black authors. 3D Printing at Central Library 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Adults ages 18 and up are invited to learn the basics of 3D printing from concept to creation using Tinkercad, the S5 Ultimaker, and other 3D printers. This program will be held in Central Library's Makerspace. Science Fiction Book Group at Central Library - Ad Astra 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Join us on this literary voyage as we discuss these captivating works of science fiction and explore the limitless possibilities of the cosmos. Ad Astra looks to provide an exciting, thought-provoking journey through the stars. We can't wait to see you there! Here's our whole schedule and reading list for 2026: 2/2 Iron Widow - Xiran Jay Zhao 2/23 The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Robert Heinlein 3/23 Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir 4/27 Death of the Author - Nnedi Okorafor 5/18 Hole in the Sky - Daniel H. Wilson 6/22 Babel - R. F. Kuang 7/27 Rosewater - Tade Thompson 8/24 This is How You Lose the Time War - Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone 9/28 Saturn Run - John Sandford 10/26 Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson 11/23 Children of Time - Adrian Tchaikovsky 12/28 A Psalm for the Wild-Built - Becky Chambers Yarn Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wayne Branch Love to crochet, knit, or work with other fiber arts? Would you like to meet others who do as well? Come to the Yarn Club and work on your latest project or ask for help if you are stuck! Wii Bowling at West Indianapolis 6:00pm - 7:30pm West Indianapolis Branch Connect with your community while playing this classic video game. Easy to use controllers, suitable for School Age through Seniors, let you experience bowling without the weight of the ball. Realistic sounds add to the fun—just like a bowling alley, but you get to wear your own shoes! Mahjong - Open Play 6:00pm - 7:30pm College Avenue Branch Drop in for a pickup game of Mahjong. English Conversation Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Southport Branch This class focuses on casual conversation. We discuss topics on American culture, idioms, phrasal verbs, some grammar, and much much more! Facilitators are TESOL trained. Teen Library Council at Nora 6:00pm - 7:30pm Nora Branch Students ages 13-18 meet monthly to discuss books and media, plan fun events, and earn volunteer service hours. Members are able to give input on library issues and share ideas related to teens. Introduction to Debate - Part 2! 6:00pm - 7:15pm College Avenue Branch Building on the fundamentals covered in the first series (Spring 2026), students will sharpen their skills in argumentation, rebuttal, and public speaking through engaging activities and lively practice debates. New students are welcome — no prior experience or attendance at the first series is required, just curiosity and a willingness to participate! NOTE: this is a six-week series, and will run from September 21th to November 9th (the Library will be closed on October 12th and November 2nd). Preparing for a Financial Emergency 6:00pm - 7:00pm West Perry Branch Explore tools and resources to develop and implement an emergency savings strategy. Learn what steps you can take to protect yourself during times of financial emergency or uncertainty in this Money, Me & Key workshop, presented by KeyBank. Adult Book Discussion at Beech Grove - Chatterbooks 6:30pm - 7:45pm Beech Grove Branch Join us as we discuss Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller. "When Lula Dean, trying to rid public libraries of "pornographic" books, starts her own lending library in front of her home, Lindsay, the daughter of Lula's arch nemesis, sneaks in nightly, secretly filling it with banned books wrapped in "wholesome" dust jackets, changing the lives of those who borrow them in unexpected ways." Qi Gong & Meditation for Everyday People 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pike Branch No special knowledge or experience needed. Come as you are. Qigong: We’ll find ease and strength in the body through a series of flowing movements set to music. This practice is all standing (seated is also ok) and suitable for a broad range of abilities and body types. No mats required. Meditation: Sitting in the quiet, returning to ease in the body and ease in the breathing. You are welcome to sit on the floor, in a chair, or lie down. There’s nothing to achieve or attain. Sharing: At the end of practice, there is time to share reflections, feelings, and questions and hear what others have to share. It's ok to just listen, too. Indy Community Yoga is a worker-run nonprofit cooperative that leads accessible movement, silent meditation, and mindful dialogue practices, all 100% free for 100% of people. Learn more at indycommunityyoga.org 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. Fort Ben Dungeons and Dragons Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Fort Ben Branch This event is part of an ongoing game campaign. Keep an eye out for more opportunities for new players.