A fun afternoon of board games for library patrons of all ages, with games provided.
Free storytime session for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Irvington Branch Library.
Weekly Tuesday sensory-friendly storytime for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their families at the Wayne Branch Library.
Early learning program for young children about bears at the Indianapolis Zoo, with repeat sessions through December.
Pajama storytime session for babies and toddlers at the Irvington Branch Library in Indianapolis.
Free monthly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers with songs, a live animal and interactive playtime at Holliday Park Nature Center.
Community Halloween celebration with activities at Pride Park in Indianapolis.
Free outdoor nature activity for families and homeschoolers at Northwestway Park on a Friday morning.
Author Jacqueline Friedland presents her novel 'Breathing Under Water' at the JCC Indianapolis during the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts.
Latin Halloween party with live band 317 Proyecto and DJs spinning salsa, bachata, reggaeton and cumbia, hosted by DJ Gil.
Guided tour of the preserved 19th-century Victorian home of poet James Whitcomb Riley, the 'Hoosier Poet', in historic Lockerbie Square.
Nekrogoblikon plays the Old National Centre in Indianapolis with special guests Aborted, Signs of the Swarm and Party Cannon.
Concert by the alternative rock band The Maine at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis.
Free game session run by the Indianapolis Public Library for children aged 10 and under, with games provided.
All-ages cooking and health workshop with the Marion County Health Department on the benefits of cooking with herbs and spices.
Hands-on program for children ages 6-12 to explore waterways by building bridges, dams and designing boats.
Marimba orchestra concert by the Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis.
Public conversation in which Rasul Mowatt and Tiffany Tolbert explore how race, memory and power are written into the Indianapolis Monument.
21+ Halloween dark rave with guest DJs, a costume contest, fog, haze and strobing lights at White Rabbit Cabaret.
Free hybrid conference on 'Griot Futurisms' presented by the Kheprw Institute in partnership with Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM).
Central librarians read poems by their favourite poets to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time, with a poetry resource highlight and books to take home.
Outdoor screening of classic horror films under the night sky at Grassy Creek Park, with a Halloween atmosphere.
Monthly gathering of knitters, crocheters and fibre artists of all skill levels to meet, work on projects and share what they have made.
Preschool storytime session with stories, songs, games and early literacy activities for children aged 3 to 6.
Free beginner-friendly yoga and meditation session led by Indy Community Yoga at the West Perry Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
Monthly craft gathering where seniors and adults learn and practice a new craft with other creatives at the West Perry Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
Preschool storytime about how people, animals and insects depend on trees for food and shelter.
Early childhood art session for children aged 3 to 5 and their families to experiment with real tools in the museum's Firefly Landing space.
Third annual celebration of Haitian culture with live music by Akoustik, visual art by Lyndy Bazile and Johnson Simon, food, a community slide, a raffle and doula-certification awards.
Two-day Halloween bar crawl with creepy cocktails, themed entertainment and drink specials at top bars in Indianapolis, for over-21s.
Semiquincentennial exhibition of American art and architecture, with works by Georgia O'Keeffe, Edward Hopper and Thornton Dial across Newfields' galleries and historic homes.
Preschool storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at the Eagle branch of the Indianapolis Public Library, with a hands-on activity after the reading.
Free monthly adult book discussion of 'James' by Percival Everett at the West Indianapolis Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
Footlite Musicals' production of the musical Mary Poppins, with Bert, the Banks family and Mary Poppins on their doorstep in 1910.
Two-hour class to learn American mahjong, a tile game that has been growing in popularity across the country, aimed at seniors and adults.
Free after-hours session of Teen Central, the Indianapolis Public Library's teen programme, where teens aged 12 to 18 explore art, technology, games and science in the new Teen Space.
Weekly Tuesday session of chair-based yoga and mindfulness led by Carol Tharp-Perrin to practice breathing techniques, improve posture and relaxation, aimed at seniors and adults.
90-minute writing workshop led by storyteller Brenda Johnson, using the Amherst Writers & Artists method to explore family stories and personal history.
One-time adult workshop to make paper beads from recycled newspaper and book pages and turn them into custom necklaces and bracelets.
Free weekly arts and crafts club at the West Indianapolis Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library, open to everyone.
Anniversary celebration of the West Indianapolis Branch with a history talk, 80s-themed craft, cake cutting and a dance party.
Chair-based yoga and mindfulness class led by Carol Tharp-Perrin, combining gentle stretches and breathing techniques with meditation for seniors and adults.
Halloween walk-through in which the Garfield Park Conservatory is decorated with spooky plants, music and ghouls, with a family-friendly early slot.
Exhibition of oral histories, interviews and artifacts from Indiana men and women who served in the Vietnam War, with a memorial wall and interactive letters.
Weekly after-hours night of R&B throwbacks from the 1990s and 2000s with hourly raffles and board games at Punch Bowl Social.
Free book club session at the Spades Park Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library for seniors and adults.
Live music show by Helpling at the Tin Roof bar and live music venue in downtown Indianapolis.
Weekly Thursday morning storytime for babies, toddlers and preschoolers aged 0-5, with stories and songs followed by crafts and playtime.
Chair yoga and mindfulness session led by Carol Tharp-Perrin at the Spades Park Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
NFL regular-season Week 18 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars, AFC South rivals, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Beginner Haitian Creole conversation circle at the Wayne Branch Library to practice basic greetings, numbers, shopping and other everyday phrases.
Weekly Tuesday morning storytime session for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Wayne Branch Library.
Hands-on workshop for preschoolers to build their own tiny terrarium and learn about plants.
Introductory workshop in which participants learn the basics of needle felting to create their own 3D felt animals under the guidance of Jared Hart.
Reading program in which children aged 6 to 11 take turns reading to a registered therapy dog at the Michigan Road Branch.
Holiday-themed craft workshop for families with children ages five and older, using found objects and art supplies, with a short story before making.
Play and learn session with Gymboree at the Michigan Road Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
Preschool and toddler storytime with stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities at the Michigan Road Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
Workshop led by Dusty Rademacher of Light in the Dark on the process of dying, hospice care and grief, with optional registration.
Pajama storytime with stories, songs, literacy activities and play time for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Lawrence Branch.
Session led by a Gymboree expert introducing babies and toddlers to sensory play, songs and the beginnings of social play.
Weekly strength-training session with Becca Biedler and ID Fit for adults and seniors, with full-body exercises that can be done with minimal equipment.
Storytime session for babies and toddlers up to 36 months old with stories and crafts at the Warren Branch.
Educational session led by certified SHIP counselors on Medicare basics, costs and coverage for seniors and adults.
Free diabetes education series for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, their families and friends, led by nurses, pharmacists, dietitians and social workers.
Free workshop with library staff to help seniors and adults build or revise a resume using a modern template.
Storytime session for babies and toddlers up to 24 months with an adult at the Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
Game-day watch party at Tin Roof with game sound, cold drinks and post-game live music for Colts fans.
All-ages afternoon of poetry, dance, speakers and performance, with the Slammin' Rhymes Challenge XX poetry contest for students in grades 6-12.
Low-pressure Nintendo Switch gaming afternoon for teenagers aged 12 to 17 at the Indianapolis Public Library's Teen Central.
Monthly murder-mystery book club meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library to discuss 'The It Girl' by Ruth Ware.
Art session for children aged 3 to 6 with artist Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts, inspired by picture books.
Hands-on craft session for children ages 6 to 12 to design and make their own custom magnetic bookmarks at the Central Library.
Free public talk by Michelle Dartis, Ph.D., on the life of Herbert Hawkins and the history of Indiana Avenue, part of the Spirit & Place Festival.
Harpist Melissa Gallant plays her concert harp to bring stories to life for young children and families in the Indianapolis Public Library's Family Concert Series.
STEM session for girls aged 7 to 17 that combines music, coding and engineering with DIY Bluetooth speaker builds, Makey Makey creations and beat making.
Session on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how geography shapes daily life in Indianapolis-Marion County, presented by Katie Springer of the Indiana State Data Center.
Free screening of 'The Long Goodbye' at the Clowes Auditorium Theater in the Central Library, with a live musical performance, for adults 17 and up.
Chair-based yoga and mindfulness session led by Carol Tharp-Perrin, combining breathing techniques with gentle stretches for seniors and adults.
Four-hour interactive workshop with author and publisher Denola M. Burton on writing, publishing and marketing a book.
Library workshop for seniors and adults on organising email folders, filtering messages and dealing with spam safely.
Interactive computer and technology workshop to learn how to design and create with Canva, for seniors, educators and adults.
Weekly Wednesday and Friday storytime session for babies at the College Avenue Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
Hands-on art workshop for preschoolers aged 3 to 6 to make a masterpiece inspired by picture books with clay and other materials.
Hands-on workshop to make your own macrame belt at the College Avenue branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.
All-ages game night at the College Avenue Branch with Pokémon TCG and a collection of classic and modern board, card and dice games.
Second session of a six-week debate program for middle school students, led by debate champion Penelope Guevara, covering argumentation, rebuttal and public speaking.
Adult book discussion pairing Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter' with Laurie Halse Anderson's 'Speak' at the College Avenue Branch.
