Fiber Art Club at Fort Ben, Free Notarization Services at Martindale-Brightwood, Adult Book Discussion at East Washington, Paws

Fiber Art Club at Fort Ben 10:00am - 12:00pm Fort Ben Branch Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join a monthly group of like-minded people who love to knit and crochet; no matter the level of proficiency or the age. Free Notarization Services at Martindale-Brightwood 10:00am - 12:00pm Martindale-Brightwood Branch All notarizations are free of charge thanks to our partnership with The Mobile Notary Network. Notary is Joseph L Haskins Jr. - # NP0734360 - EXP: 06/20/2029. 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 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 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: The Mobile Notary Network will not notarize documents involving: Questions? Call the branch at 317-275-4310, or reach out to The Mobile Notary Network: 317-640-0209 or [email protected] for more information. This service is also available: Every 2nd Tuesday at West Perry from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (February 10; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October, 13; November 10; December 8) Every 2nd Saturday at Fort Ben from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (January 10; February 14; March 14; April 11; May 9; June 13; July 11; August 8; September 12; October 10; November 14; December 12) Every 2nd Saturday at Martindale-Brightwood from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12) Every 4th Tuesday at Central Library from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (February 24; March 24; April 28; May 26; June 23; July 28, August 25; September 22; October, 27; November 24; December 22) Every 4th Saturday** at Eagle from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (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 Adult Book Discussion at East Washington 10:30am - 11:30am East Washington Branch Books and DVDs can be picked up at the East Washington library a month before the discussion takes place. Also, borrow Erasure through the Library as a book and e-book. Borrow the Blu-Ray. We will be discussing Erasure by Percival Everett: Thelonious "Monk" Ellison's writing career has bottomed out: his latest manuscript has been rejected by seventeen publishers, which stings all the more because his previous novels have been "critically acclaimed." He seethes on the sidelines of the literary establishment as he watches the meteoric success of We's Lives in Da Ghetto , a first novel by a woman who once visited "some relatives in Harlem for a couple of days." Meanwhile, Monk struggles with real family tragedies--his aged mother is fast succumbing to Alzheimer's, and he still grapples with the reverberations of his father's suicide seven years before. Trailer to the film American Fiction Paws To Read at Lawrence 11:00am - 12:00pm Lawrence Branch School age children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories - on the second Saturday of each month! Spaces are limited, so please visit the Lawrence Branch to register or call us at 317-275-4460. Space is Limited. Free Notarization Services at Fort Ben 11:00am - 1:00pm Fort Ben Branch 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 11:00 AM-1:00 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 317-275-4570, 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 Exploring Latin America 11:00am - 1:00pm Wayne Branch Registration is encouraged- walk-ins welcome. This program is made possible The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. The Gurl/Bro Code 11:00am - 3:00pm Central Library The Gurl Code – September STEM Session Barbie & Beyond: STEM Fashion Lab Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: 40 E. St. Clair Street,Indianapolis, IN Ages: 7–17 Join The Gurl Code for a fabulous day of fashion, creativity, coding, and design! Girls will explore STEM through Barbie-inspired activities, fashion challenges, and hands-on creative projects that combine technology, imagination, and innovation. ✨ Activities Include: • Come On Barbie, Let’s Code • Fashion Design Challenges • Barbie STEM Activities • Creative Design Projects • Team Collaboration & Fun This empowering session encourages girls to think like designers, creators, engineers, and innovators while having an amazing time with friends! Snacks provided Limited spots available Parent drop-off allowed Register Today! Dream big. Design boldly. Create confidently. ✨ #GirlsWhoCode #BarbieSTEM #FashionAndTech #STEMGirls #IndianapolisKids #YouthSTEM #TheGurlCode Family Game Day at Southport 12:00pm - 4:00pm Southport Branch Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided. Chess Club at College Avenue 2:00pm - 5:00pm College Avenue Branch Join us on Saturday afternoons to match wits and skill with this Chess Club, meeting for over 40 years at College Avenue Branch Library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. This group meets in the Fish Room. Yarn Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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! Team STEAM at Warren 2:00pm - 3:00pm Warren Branch School-age children ages 6 - 12 are invited to engage in a variety of STEAM activities. Try out games, coding, art projects and more. Participants will have a chance to get hands-on experience with various areas of science and technology while boosting their creativity. Intro to Candid Search: Finding Grant Funders - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Creative Seasons 3:00pm - 5:00pm West Perry Branch No art experience is needed. This is a welcoming, process-focused environment where creativity is used as a tool for self-connection, stress relief, and community building. Participants will engage with a variety of accessible materials and leave with both a creative piece and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and the season. All materials provided, just bring your curiosity!