Indiana Animals for Toddlers, Little Sprouts, Play & Learn with Gymboree, Career Center at East 38th Street, The Village: A Soci

Indiana Animals for Toddlers 10:30am - 11:15am West Indianapolis Branch Made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Little Sprouts 10:30am - 11:15am College Avenue Branch This program is made possible by Everwise Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Play & Learn with Gymboree 10:30am - 11:00am Eagle 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. 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. The Village: A Social Practice Art Session 11:00am - 1:00pm Warren Branch You may have seen The Village at SPARK on the Circle from August through the Taylor Swift Eras Tour (here's an IndyStar article about it), and now that the weather is cold, this community artwork is coming indoors. The Village is a large-scale fiber piece made of pompoms and latch hook sections put together by participants. Whether it’s two people making pompoms together, helping each other attach pompoms to the canvas, or afterward sharing this simple hand skill with friends and family, The Village encourages a sense of belonging. Social Practice Art focuses on the interaction between participants. What is made is a souvenir. The activity has a long cultural history within the fiber arts—quilting bees, sewing circles, knitting groups, and any club over the centuries where women of all ages and cultural backgrounds gathered together to create. The Village is composed of 13 individual panels that fit together to make one 24-foot by 8-foot composition. Mary Jo Bayliss takes individual panels into the community and pompoms are attached to the panel. These pompoms create texture and relief amid latch hook to create a design of heart hands, butterflies, snakes, guitars, and circles. After the piece is complete, it will be displayed at Tube Factory Artspace. Big Car Collaborative has sponsored this work, under the direction of Mary Jo Bayliss, with support from The Indianapolis Public Library, Ivy Tech Community College, and other community locations for social creation. Registration is not required—drop in for a few minutes or the whole time. Check out the other days, times, and library branches where you can join in with The Village here. If you're interested in collective creativity, check out this list of mostly-books about Social Practice Art. It's sure to inspire! Book Pairings: Classic & Contemporary 1:30pm - 3:00pm College Avenue Branch For the October meeting, the discussion will encompass both books! *Meetings in September and November will be on the SECOND Tuesday of the month, due to planned Library closures. 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 4:00pm - 5:00pm Decatur 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. Teen Build It 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library 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. Adult Book Discussion at Martindale-Brightwood 4:30pm - 5:30pm Martindale-Brightwood Branch The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Book Club Kit copies are also available at the branch. This book was selected to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the thriller genre. Summary courtesy of the Library's catalog: “When the arrival of Eduardo Lizalde sets in motion a dangerous chain of events, Carlota Moreau finds her carefully constructed world falling down around her as passion is ignited in the sweltering heat of the jungle where a motley group of monstrosities await.” Our book club meets the first Monday of every month (with some exceptions*, see calendar for details) from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the community room. Future meeting dates and books: 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! Stitch Some Support at Southport 6:00pm - 7:30pm Southport Branch Come and work on projects that will be donated to local charities or if you have your own project in progress, bring it along! We're happy to work together and share advice as we work. Some supplies and in-house tools will be available. Ask-Me-Anything: Answers to Nonprofit Legal Questions - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Held in the Special Collections Room on the 6th floor of the Central Library. Walk-ins welcome but registration preferred. Made possible by the Meridian Foundation through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Certification Workshop with the Office of Minority and Women Business Development 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Debbie Rincones Chàvez is a dedicated public service professional with extensive experience in civil rights, certification management, community engagement, and multilingual support. She currently serves the City of Indianapolis in the Office of Minority & Women Business Development (OMWBD), where she has been a valued team member since 2016. In her current role, as Program Manager for Certification & Training, Debbie provides critical support to the certification team and agency leadership. She also serves as OMWBD’s Spanish interpreter and translator, ensuring equitable access to services for diverse business owners. Before joining OMWBD, Debbie served with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) from 2012 to 2016, where she was recognized for her contributions as an Administrative Assistant supporting the agency’s legal and commission proceedings. When she is not working, Debbie enjoys unique and memorable experiences with her family. Her first job in Indianapolis was with the NFL security team S.A.F.E. during Super Bowl XLVI in February 2012. She and her family were guests at the Indiana Governor’s Mansion for Halloween in 2016 and later attended an Indianapolis Colts game as her and her family, were special guests in August 2017. In 2021, Debbie fulfilled a dream by visiting Morocco and riding a camel through the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, Morocco. Esabella Slagel is a committed professional serving as a Certification Officer with the City of Indianapolis Office of Minority & Women Business Development (OMWBD). She has held this role for the past three years, where she is responsible for supporting the certification of Minority, Women, Veteran, and Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises. Prior to becoming a Certification Officer, Esabella served as a Business Data Analyst within OMWBD, where she worked closely on Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiatives. Esabella graduated from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2023. Before joining OMWBD full-time, she served as a legislative intern for Mayor Joe Hogsett, gaining valuable experience in municipal government and public policy. 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. 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. Room to Bloom 6:00pm - 7:30pm West Perry Branch Join JayAmi Sellers for lightly-guided opportunities to explore and process. These are not traditional workshops or skill-based classes. Instead, we’ve created an open space for emotional processing, communal care, and creative exploration. Come play with paint, collage, drawing, and mixed media. Most of the time will be for creating, with an optional group conversation at the end. Further your creative self-support with these book lists: This program is made possible with support from Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Mahjong - Open Play 6:00pm - 7:30pm Nora Branch Drop in for a pickup game of Mahjong. How Scammers Use A.I. 6:00pm - 7:30pm Irvington 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. Adult Book Discussion at Franklin Road 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Road Branch Crooked House by Agatha Christie Adult Book Discussion at Wayne - First Monday Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wayne Branch Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Yoga & Meditation for Everyday People 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pike Branch No special knowledge or experience needed. Please bring your mat if you have one. A few mats are available to borrow. Indy Community Yoga is a local nonprofit that works to support our collective well-being by offering daily meditation and yoga practices, seasonal silent retreats, and community care projects that are always 100% free to participants. Learn more at Indy Community Yoga. Movement: We’ll find ease and strength in the body through a series of gentle movements at a relaxed pace. This practice is suitable for a broad range of abilities and body types. 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 lay 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. 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.