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Play & Learn with Gymboree 11:00am - 11:30am East 38th Street 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. Build Your Dream Resume 12:00pm - 2:00pm College Avenue Branch Staff will guide editing and reformatting of an existing resume, but can also get you started on building a resume from scratch. Additional information about career resources from around the city will also be provided. Chair Yoga & Mindfulness 1:00pm - 2:00pm West Indianapolis 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. ABCs of Diabetes 1:30pm - 3:30pm Wayne Branch The ABCs of Diabetes program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialist. This four-part series includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. This program is free and open to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, family members and friends. Use these book lists to learn more outside of the class. Around the Stitching Table A Drop-In Crafting Community 2:00pm - 4:00pm West Perry Branch Drop in on Tuesday afternoons to hang with other crafters and work on your current projects. Be a part of our crafting community! Bring your own crafts, learn techniques from each other, and swap skills & stories. Chair Yoga & Mindfulness 2:00pm - 3:00pm Glendale 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. You Have Gmail! 2:00pm - 4:00pm Michigan Road 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. How Scammers Use A.I. 2:00pm - 3:30pm Southport 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. Teen Zone 3:00pm - 4:00pm East Washington Branch Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out and join us for art projects, games, studying, reading, and snacks. Teen Zone at Lawrence 3:45pm - 5:00pm Lawrence Branch Teen Zone is followed by D&D club on select Tuesdays. Career Center at East 38th Street 4:00pm - 7:00pm East 38th Street Branch Made possible by Office of Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Online Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Season 13 4:15pm - 5:45pm Online This event is being held as an online meeting/webinar. You will be emailed login instructions approximately 24 hours before the event. By registering you are committing to the dates below: Session Schedule: Participants will need to create free accounts for Roll20 and Discord. Teen Fic Club: Make it "Write"! 4:30pm - 6:00pm College Avenue Branch Love a story but it didn’t end “right”? Missing some of your favorite characters? Maybe you could write it yourself! The Teen Fic Writing Club is an opportunity for you to hone your craft as a writer, through fanfic writing or creating your own original works! Dungeons & Dragons at Wayne 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wayne Branch Just bring your curiosity and sense of fun! This group is for any one 12 and up. Teen Build It 5:00pm - 7:30pm West Perry Branch Learn basic woodworking skills – how to measure, mark, and use tools safely. Start with raw materials and leave with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional craft tray or charcuterie board! All materials, tools, and equipment are provided. Closed toe shoes are recommended. Dungeons & Dragons for Teens at Lawrence 5:00pm - 7:30pm Lawrence Branch Registration nice but walk-ins welcome! Free Notarization Services at Central Library 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library All notarizations are free of charge thanks to our partnership with Gold Torch Notary Services. Notary is Stephanie Kaminski - Lic# NP0758651 - EXP: 09/08/2032. Notary is conversational in American Sign Language, but cannot interpret. Library staff and Notaries are not attorneys and will not provide legal advice or interpret legal documents. All signers and witnesses must present a valid, government-issued photo ID. Expired IDs will not be accepted. If you require witnesses, you must bring them with you along with all necessary documents for notarization. Library staff will not serve as witnesses. Advance appointments are not accepted. Come in person between the hours of 5:30-7:30 PM and check in at the reference desk to join the queue for notarizations, first come, first served. General Notarizations Offered: Acknowledgment and witnessing services for the following documents: Complex Notarizations NOT Offered: Gold Torch Notary Services will not notarize documents involving: Questions? Call the branch at 317-275-4100, or reach out to Gold Torch Notary Services for more information. This service is available: (February 10; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October, 13; November 10; December 8) (January 10; February 14; March 14; April 11; May 9; June 13; July 11; August 8; September 12; October 10; November 14; December 12) (February 24; March 24; April 28; May 26; June 23; July 28, August 25; September 22; October, 27; November 24; December 22) (February 28; March, 28; April 25; May 30**; June 27; July 25; August 22; September 26; October 24; November 28; December 19**) ** 2 rescheduled sessions moved to alternate days due to closures on the 4th Saturdays of May and December Adobe Audition - Curious About Podcasting or Recording? 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library If you’ve ever dreamed of making a podcast, narrating audiobooks, or recording your band, join us for a beginner’s guide to Adobe Audition. Considered an industry standard Digital Audio Workstation, Adobe Audition lets you take the first steps towards bringing your audio projects to life. Learn the basics of editing waveforms with cuts and effects, microphone techniques, and exporting your files for easy distribution. This class requires an Adobe ID, create a free account prior to class at https://account.adobe.com. You will need access to the phone number or email associated with your Adobe ID account during class to complete a Two-Factor Authentication process. After class, work on your projects at our Digital Creativity Workstations at: Eagle Branch, East 38th Street, or Fort Ben Branch — or visit the Pike Branch to record in the fully equipped Podcast Room! Adobe Audition - Curious About Podcasting or Recording? 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library If you’ve ever dreamed of making a podcast, narrating audiobooks, or recording your band, join us for a beginner’s guide to Adobe Audition. Considered an industry standard Digital Audio Workstation, Adobe Audition lets you take the first steps towards bringing your audio projects to life. Learn the basics of editing waveforms with cuts and effects, microphone techniques, and exporting your files for easy distribution. This class requires an Adobe ID, create a free account prior to class at https://account.adobe.com. You will need access to the phone number or email associated with your Adobe ID account during class to complete a Two-Factor Authentication process. After class, work on your projects at our Digital Creativity Workstations at: Eagle Branch, East 38th Street, or Fort Ben Branch — or visit the Pike Branch to record in the fully equipped Podcast Room! Meet a Professional: Banking Careers 5:30pm - 6:30pm East 38th Street Branch During this session, meet a professional who works for PNC Bank and learn more about different banking and financial careers. Discuss the skills that are a good match for this career path and explore what options might be a good fit for you. Crafter Hours Late Night Crafting at Martindale-Brightwood 6:00pm - 7:30pm Martindale-Brightwood Branch Destress after a day at work with Crafter Hours, a late-night drop-in craft session. Patrons are more than welcome to help themselves to our yarn, jewelry making supplies, paper, sewing machine and Cricut machine. We are trying something new! Each month we will focus on a specific craft so stop by to do a craft with us or BYOC (bring your own craft/current project) and hang out with other crafty folks. Stop by the branch or give us a ring to see which specific craft is happening each month. Stay for a while or just a bit, Crafter Hours will take place in our Community Room, on the last Tuesday of every month, from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required. The Indy Cinema Series at Central Library 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Series Schedule January 4: "Oppenheimer" -- 1:30 p.m. February 3: "Ripley's Game" -- 5:50 p.m. March 31: "White Heat" -- 5:50 p.m. May 3: "Grand Prix" -- 1:30 p.m. July 21: "Buffalo 66" -- 5:50 p.m. August 4: "The Keep" -- 6:00 p.m. October 27: "Young Frankenstein" -- 6:00 p.m. November 10: “Then Long Goodbye” -- 5:50 p.m. December 6: “ Cinema Paradiso” -- 1:30 p.m. Ink and Quill - A Monthly Writing Circle 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Each session will begin with a brief introduction to allow participants to get to know each other, followed by 30 minutes of independent writing time. The second half of the class will be tailored to your needs—you can ask for feedback on a work-in-progress, offer critique yourself, receive group critique, or continue independent writing. We hope to see you there! Pokemon Card Trading 6:00pm - 7:30pm Glendale Branch Bring your cards and get ready to trade! For children 11 and under only. Spanish Conversation Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Spanish Conversation Circle takes place in the Goodrich-Houk meet room at Central Library. Haitian Creole Conversation Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wayne Branch Topics to be discussed are: Basic Greetings Self Introduction Ask Basic Questions Ordering Food Body Parts/At the Hospital Numbers & Counting/Shopping Colors/Haitian Arts Telling Time Seasons and Direction The Verbs: To Have and To Be Teen Gardening 101 6:00pm - 7:00pm Garfield Park Branch Learn easy gardening basics like planting, soil, and plant care, plus simple hacks for creating your own garden at home, whether you’ve got a backyard, balcony, or just a sunny windowsill. French Conversation Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online Please register for this program- a Zoom link will be sent to each registrant the morning of the program. We kindly ask that registrants attend most programs in the series to get the full benefit of learning a language. If you register and find that you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration. English Conversation Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lawrence 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. Popular Media Discussion Group 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Location Popular Media: Horror! Horror: Horror is a genre of speculative fiction that is intended to disturb, frighten, or scare an audience. Bring an example of your favorite horror media with you to this meeting! Any horror media that suits your fancy, share with the group! Make sure it is the BEST media (in your opinion) that you've had the pleasure of spending time on. This could be a recent favorite or one that has stuck with you over the years. Whether it's a movie, book, merchandise, or a series, as long as it's horror, it's an acceptable submission. Our next meeting will focus on Food/Culinary Media! If you cannot bring the physical item with you, a picture or other verbal/visual example is acceptable. Order some delicious Mexican/Peruvian fusion food while exploring new tastes and genres with the Popular Media Discussion Group! Registration is required. Zombie Dice Tournament 6:30pm - 7:30pm Irvington Branch Winners will advance to the semi-finals, with two remaining players advancing to the finals. No experience necessary to play. The rules will be taught. Top contestants will be awarded a certificate of achievement (most brains!) and candy!