Indiana Animals for Toddlers, Chair Yoga & Mindfulness, Career Center at East 38th Street, East Side Craft Club, Microsoft Excel

Indiana Animals for Toddlers 10:30am - 11:15am Lawrence Branch Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Chair Yoga & Mindfulness 10:30am - 11:30am Michigan Road 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. 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. East Side Craft Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Warren Branch Calling all crafters! Join us for creativity and conversation. Crafts of all mediums and measures are welcome. Some basic supplies are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies or current projects to work on. Microsoft Excel 11:00am - 12:00pm Martindale-Brightwood Branch In this session, join us in our computer lab to learn about Excel, including how to navigate the software, insert a function, and basic data entry. This program is geared toward seniors and adult learners with little to no computer experience but have a strong desire to learn. Some experience with Microsoft Word will be helpful and allow you to make the most of the program. Little Sprouts 11:00am - 11:45am East 38th Street Branch This program is made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Connection Cafe 11:00am - 12:00pm Beech Grove Branch Everyone needs connection - even if you just need a safe space to sit with others without needing to talk. This hour is for YOU. LaDonna hosts this space with a lot of creative, supportive, and engaging ways to feel welcome and "seen". In 2026 each month will have a different theme guiding the structured activities. All skill levels are welcome and activities can be adapted. However - participation is always optional. If you just need a warm space to be near others or have some conversation, that's fine! This is a safe space to share your struggles, talk about your favorite sports team, or just listen to others share about their interests. This program is made possible with support from The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Chair Yoga 11:00am - 12:00pm Beech Grove Branch Join Amy for chair-based yoga especially designed for caregivers to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation. 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. Caregivers are encouraged to bring their care receivers along to enjoy the Connection Cafe down the hall. Modeled after Memory Cafes, this is a safe space for people of varying abilities. Learn more at Connection Cafe. If you would like to learn more about this important topic, check out these lists of books and resources. Sunny Play 11:00am - 11:45am Martindale-Brightwood Branch During Sunny Play, your young child will have opportunities to explore natural materials, for sensory experiences, to play with loose parts, to create art, and to play make-believe. Sunny Play is a busy program that is moderately noisy with focused, high activity in groups with plenty of calmer individual play spaces. This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of PLAY, READ, TALK, SING, and WRITE, which are essential habits for getting ready to read as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program. Caregivers - You, too, will have your own table to enjoy a calming activity and an opportunity to mingle with other grownups. Career Center at Lawrence 12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Library Career Center is a program for adults to get assistance with creating resumes and cover letters, searching for jobs, and job applications. Laptops are provided but patrons are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. No registration is required. Intro to Candid Search: Finding Grant Funders 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Learn to use Candid Search, a comprehensive source of nonprofit information, combining decades of trusted data from Foundation Directory and GuideStar Presented by Librarians on the Nonprofit Team at The Indianapolis Public Library and Candid Certified Trainers. Walk-ins welcome but registration preferred. Held in the Computer Lab on the 1st floor of Central Library. Made possible by the Meridian Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Fiber Maxxing 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library The Marion County Public Health Nutrition Services is bringing 2 topics to the library this fall. This one (Fiber Maxxing), and Meal Planning Made Simple. Check out both at a branch near you! Barbara shared a list with science-based resources for your healthy eating (including fiber) here. This program is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Microsoft Excel Series 2:00pm - 4:00pm College Avenue Branch Helpful exercises to reinforce learning will be included in each class. Microsoft Excel, Week 3: Working with Data - Filter and Sort Discover the basics of how to use Excel to effectively display, sort, and analyze data. Understanding of Weeks 1 and 2 content is required for this session. You must be comfortable using a mouse (clicking, double-clicking, and right clicking with accuracy), typing with a keyboard, and navigating to websites to successfully complete these classes. Participants may also benefit from pre-requisite knowledge of OneDrive; You are encouraged to explore the free set of lessons on OneDrive linked here from GCFGlobal. Each week has a separate session that you can register for. If you missed week 1 or 2, See calendar for more details about times, dates, and locations. This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Home Repair Scams and Contractor Fraud 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Road Branch Join a staff attorney with the LAVA Project (Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults) from Indiana Legal Services to learn how to spot predatory contractors, what warning signs to look for before signing anything, and what legal options exist if you have already been a victim of this type of fraud. This session will include practical tips for hiring contractors safely. Explore more with our book list: Outsmarting Scammers. Meet a Professional: Career in Mechanical Trades 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eagle Branch During this session, a talent pipeline leader will introduce MacAllister Machinery, share what it’s like to work for their company, and discuss career opportunities in the mechanical field. Discover what careers in this field look like and what skills are needed to succeed in those roles. The presenter will also share how interested individuals can learn more about getting paid while they train or applying their existing skills to begin or advance a career with MacAllister Machinery. Dementia Live 4:00pm - 4:45pm Glendale Branch Using specialized gear within a safe, experiential setting, experience a real-life simulation of what it may be like to live with dementia. Participants gain greater awareness of the constant struggles affecting persons with dementia. Greater understanding leads to more sensitive care partnering. Game Time at East 38th Street 4:30pm - 5:30pm East 38th Street Branch Children and families of all ages are invited to drop in to the East 38th Street Library to play a variety of games. Games are provided. Children 10 years old and younger should bring a grown-up with them to this program. Dementia Live 4:45pm - 5:30pm Glendale Branch Using specialized gear within a safe, experiential setting, experience a real-life simulation of what it may be like to live with dementia. Participants gain greater awareness of the constant struggles affecting persons with dementia. Greater understanding leads to more sensitive care partnering. English Conversation Circle - Virtual 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online This event is being held as an online meeting/webinar. You will receive an emailed with a zoom link approximately 24 hours before the event.