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Library events in Indianapolis
Indianapolis's public library might be the best free venue in town: storytimes for the little ones, book clubs, workshops, author talks, and hands-on tech help. Most of it costs nothing. Here's what's actually coming up.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Wed Sep 30 to Sat Oct 3, across 25 branches.
- Branches: Central Library (6), East 38th Street Branch (6), Beech Grove Branch (6), Fort Ben Branch (6), Martindale-Brightwood Branch (6), Online (5) — plus 19 more branches.
- Most common: Family (32), Wellness (14), Class/Workshop (11), Career (7).
- Family-friendly: 65 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 1087 upcoming programs.
ABCs of Diabetes
Wed Sep 30 · 1:30 PM · Online More info
ABCs of Diabetes at Online, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Ask a CPA: One-on-One Nonprofit Finance Appointments (Registration CLOSED) - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series
Wed Sep 30 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Indianapolis hosts Ask a CPA: One-on-One Nonprofit Finance Appointments (Registration CLOSED) - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Block Party at Lawrence
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Lawrence Branch More info
Block Party at Lawrence at Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30. Bring the kids along.
Career Center at East 38th Street
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · East 38th Street Branch More info
Career Center at East 38th Street at East 38th Street Branch, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Career Center at Haughville
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Haughville Branch More info
Haughville Branch, Indianapolis hosts Career Center at Haughville on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Career Center at Lawrence
Wed Sep 30 · 12:00 PM · Lawrence Branch More info
Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis hosts Career Center at Lawrence on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Chair Yoga
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · Beech Grove Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Chair Yoga at Beech Grove Branch, Indianapolis.
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Michigan Road Branch More info
Michigan Road Branch, Indianapolis hosts Chair Yoga & Mindfulness on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Cleaning Your Email Inbox
Wed Sep 30 · 4:30 PM · College Avenue Branch More info
College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis hosts Cleaning Your Email Inbox on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Connection Cafe
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · Beech Grove Branch More info
Connection Cafe at Beech Grove Branch, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30.
East Side Craft Club
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · Warren Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: East Side Craft Club at Warren Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
English Conversation Circle - Virtual
Wed Sep 30 · 6:00 PM · Online More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: English Conversation Circle - Virtual at Online, Indianapolis.
Explore STEM + More
Wed Sep 30 · 3:00 PM · Central Library More info
Explore STEM + More at Central Library, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime at Nora
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Nora Branch More info
Family Storytime at Nora is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Nora Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Indiana Animals for Toddlers
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Pike Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Indiana Animals for Toddlers at Pike Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Intro to Candid Search: Finding Grant Funders
Wed Sep 30 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Intro to Candid Search: Finding Grant Funders at Central Library, Indianapolis.
LEGO Club at Glendale
Wed Sep 30 · 4:00 PM · Glendale Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: LEGO Club at Glendale at Glendale Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Little Sprouts
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Fort Ben Branch More info
Little Sprouts at Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30. Worth bringing the whole family.
Meal Planning Made Simple
Wed Sep 30 · 3:00 PM · Beech Grove Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Meal Planning Made Simple at Beech Grove Branch, Indianapolis.
Play & Learn with Gymboree
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · Haughville Branch More info
Play & Learn with Gymboree at Haughville Branch, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30. Bring the kids along.
Preschool Storytime at Eagle
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Eagle Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Preschool Storytime at Eagle at Eagle Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Run, Little Chaski! Bilingual Baroque Concert
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
Run, Little Chaski! Bilingual Baroque Concert is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Central Library, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Seed Library Support at Wayne
Wed Sep 30 · 2:00 PM · Wayne Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Seed Library Support at Wayne at Wayne Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Senior Tech Academy: Introduction to Google Apps
Wed Sep 30 · 2:00 PM · East 38th Street Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Senior Tech Academy: Introduction to Google Apps at East 38th Street Branch, Indianapolis.
Stay & Play
Wed Sep 30 · 4:00 PM · Fort Ben Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Stay & Play at Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · College Avenue Branch More info
Storytime at College Avenue - Toddler & Preschool at College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at Decatur
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Decatur Branch More info
Storytime at Decatur at Decatur Branch, Indianapolis on Wednesday, Sep 30. Family-friendly.
Storytime at East Washington
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · East Washington Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at East Washington at East Washington Branch, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Storytime at Franklin Road - Toddlers
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Franklin Road Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at Franklin Road - Toddlers at Franklin Road Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Storytime at Garfield Park
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Garfield Park Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at Garfield Park at Garfield Park Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Storytime at Glendale - Toddlers
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Glendale Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at Glendale - Toddlers at Glendale Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at Irvington - Babies & Toddlers
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Irvington Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at Irvington - Babies & Toddlers at Irvington Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at Pike
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Pike Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at Pike at Pike Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at Southport - Baby & Toddler
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Southport Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at Southport - Baby & Toddler at Southport Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Storytime at Warren - Baby & Toddler
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Warren Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at Warren - Baby & Toddler at Warren Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at West Indy-Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · West Indianapolis Branch More info
West Indianapolis Branch hosts Storytime at West Indy-Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers on Wednesday, Sep 30. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at West Perry - Preschool
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · West Perry Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Storytime at West Perry - Preschool at West Perry Branch, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Sunny Play
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · Martindale-Brightwood Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Sunny Play at Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Sunshine Storytime at Martindale-Brightwood
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Martindale-Brightwood Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Sunshine Storytime at Martindale-Brightwood at Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Waterway Exploration
Wed Sep 30 · 1:30 PM · Spades Park Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Waterway Exploration at Spades Park Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Art Adventures
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · West Indianapolis Branch More info
Art Adventures at West Indianapolis Branch on Thursday, Oct 1. Good one for the kids.
Career Center at Martindale-Brightwood
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Martindale-Brightwood Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Career Center at Martindale-Brightwood at Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis.
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Pike Branch More info
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness at Pike Branch, Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct 1.
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · College Avenue Branch More info
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness at College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct 1.
English Conversation Circle - Virtual
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Online More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: English Conversation Circle - Virtual at Online, Indianapolis.
Family Storytime at Beech Grove
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Beech Grove Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Family Storytime at Beech Grove at Beech Grove Branch, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Fiber Maxxing
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Garfield Park Branch More info
Garfield Park Branch, Indianapolis hosts Fiber Maxxing on Thursday, Oct 1.
Homeschool STEAM: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · Franklin Road Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Homeschool STEAM: Why Do Leaves Change Color? at Franklin Road Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics)
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Decatur Branch More info
Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics) is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Decatur Branch, Indianapolis.
Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics)
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Southport Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics) at Southport Branch, Indianapolis.
Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics)
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Lawrence Branch More info
Low Impact Exercise (Chair Aerobics) is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis.
Making Together
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Fort Ben Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Making Together at Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Math Mania
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Michigan Road Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Math Mania at Michigan Road Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Meet & Play at Wayne
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Wayne Branch More info
Meet & Play at Wayne is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Wayne Branch, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Memory Workshop
Thu Oct 1 · 2:00 PM · West Indianapolis Branch More info
Memory Workshop at West Indianapolis Branch on Thursday, Oct 1.
Paws to Read at West Perry
Thu Oct 1 · 5:00 PM · West Perry Branch More info
West Perry Branch, Indianapolis hosts Paws to Read at West Perry on Thursday, Oct 1. Good one for the kids.
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Fort Ben Branch More info
Sensory Friendly Storytime at Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
Smartphone Drop-In at Martindale-Brightwood
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Martindale-Brightwood Branch More info
Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis hosts Smartphone Drop-In at Martindale-Brightwood on Thursday, Oct 1.
So What
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Martindale-Brightwood Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: So What at Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Spanish Conversation Circle
Thu Oct 1 · 4:30 PM · Online More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Spanish Conversation Circle at Online, Indianapolis.
Stitches in Spades
Thu Oct 1 · 2:30 PM · Spades Park Branch More info
Stitches in Spades at Spades Park Branch, Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct 1. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at East 38th Street - Preschool
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · East 38th Street Branch More info
East 38th Street Branch, Indianapolis hosts Storytime at East 38th Street - Preschool on Thursday, Oct 1. Family-friendly.
Storytime at Franklin Road - Preschool
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Franklin Road Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Storytime at Franklin Road - Preschool at Franklin Road Branch, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Storytime at Glendale - Babies
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Glendale Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Storytime at Glendale - Babies at Glendale Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Storytime at Lawrence - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Lawrence Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Storytime at Lawrence - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers at Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Storytime at Michigan Road
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Michigan Road Branch More info
Michigan Road Branch, Indianapolis hosts Storytime at Michigan Road on Thursday, Oct 1. Worth bringing the whole family.
Storytime at Spades Park
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Spades Park Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Storytime at Spades Park at Spades Park Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at Warren - Preschool
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Warren Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Storytime at Warren - Preschool at Warren Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Storytime at West Perry - Babies and Toddlers
Thu Oct 1 · 10:15 AM · West Perry Branch More info
West Perry Branch, Indianapolis hosts Storytime at West Perry - Babies and Toddlers on Thursday, Oct 1. Good one for the kids.
Storytime with Professor Watermelon
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Spades Park Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Storytime with Professor Watermelon at Spades Park Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Storytime with Professor Watermelon
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Fort Ben Branch More info
Storytime with Professor Watermelon at Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct 1. Good one for the kids.
Teen Build It
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · East 38th Street Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Teen Build It at East 38th Street Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Teen Gardening 101
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Decatur Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Teen Gardening 101 at Decatur Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Teen Zone
Thu Oct 1 · 3:45 PM · Lawrence Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Teen Zone at Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Virtual Author Talk: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next
Thu Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · Online More info
Thursday, Oct 1: Virtual Author Talk: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next at Online, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Cardio Drumming
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Warren Branch More info
Warren Branch, Indianapolis hosts Cardio Drumming on Friday, Oct 2.
Children's Craft Club: Marionette Madness
Fri Oct 2 · 4:30 PM · Wayne Branch More info
Wayne Branch, Indianapolis hosts Children's Craft Club: Marionette Madness on Friday, Oct 2. Bring the kids along.
Connect with Tech: Northstar
Fri Oct 2 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 2: Connect with Tech: Northstar at Central Library, Indianapolis.
How Do I Know What’s Real?
Fri Oct 2 · 2:00 PM · Southport Branch More info
How Do I Know What’s Real? at Southport Branch, Indianapolis on Friday, Oct 2.
Indiana Animals for Toddlers
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Michigan Road Branch More info
Mark Friday, Oct 2: Indiana Animals for Toddlers at Michigan Road Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Little Sprouts
Fri Oct 2 · 11:00 AM · Beech Grove Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Little Sprouts at Beech Grove Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Meal Planning Made Simple
Fri Oct 2 · 11:00 AM · Decatur Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Meal Planning Made Simple at Decatur Branch, Indianapolis.
Meet a Professional: Banking Careers
Fri Oct 2 · 2:00 PM · Pike Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Meet a Professional: Banking Careers at Pike Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Paws & Breathe at Haughville
Fri Oct 2 · 3:00 PM · Haughville Branch More info
Paws & Breathe at Haughville at Haughville Branch, Indianapolis on Friday, Oct 2. Worth bringing the whole family.
Simple Strength Training
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · East 38th Street Branch More info
East 38th Street Branch, Indianapolis hosts Simple Strength Training on Friday, Oct 2.
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · College Avenue Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Storytime at College Avenue - Babies at College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
Storytime with Professor Watermelon
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Southport Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 2: Storytime with Professor Watermelon at Southport Branch, Indianapolis. Bring the kids along.
Storytime with Professor Watermelon
Fri Oct 2 · 1:00 PM · West Indianapolis Branch More info
Storytime with Professor Watermelon is on Friday, Oct 2 at West Indianapolis Branch. Bring the kids along.
The Village
Fri Oct 2 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 2: The Village at Central Library, Indianapolis. Good one for the kids.
WitLITS Book Discussion Group
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Spades Park Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: WitLITS Book Discussion Group at Spades Park Branch, Indianapolis.
Adult Coloring
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Beech Grove Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Adult Coloring at Beech Grove Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Adult Speed Friending
Sat Oct 3 · 3:00 PM · Fort Ben Branch More info
Adult Speed Friending is on Saturday, Oct 3 at Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis.
Art Adventures
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · Nora Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Art Adventures at Nora Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
Basics of Hydroponics
Sat Oct 3 · 1:00 PM · Glendale Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Basics of Hydroponics at Glendale Branch, Indianapolis.
Bilingual Storytime at Martindale-Brightwood - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Martindale-Brightwood Branch More info
Bilingual Storytime at Martindale-Brightwood - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español is on Saturday, Oct 3 at Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
Building a Website with Wix: Level 2
Sat Oct 3 · 1:00 PM · Eagle Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Building a Website with Wix: Level 2 at Eagle Branch, Indianapolis. Worth bringing the whole family.
CLASES BASICAS DE COMPUTACIÓN en español
Sat Oct 3 · 10:30 AM · Pike Branch More info
Pike Branch, Indianapolis hosts CLASES BASICAS DE COMPUTACIÓN en español on Saturday, Oct 3.
Career Center at East 38th Street
Sat Oct 3 · 1:00 PM · East 38th Street Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Career Center at East 38th Street at East 38th Street Branch, Indianapolis.
Catch your Breath: Grounding Practices
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Michigan Road Branch More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Catch your Breath: Grounding Practices at Michigan Road Branch, Indianapolis.
Chess Club at College Avenue
Sat Oct 3 · 2:00 PM · College Avenue Branch More info
Chess Club at College Avenue is on Saturday, Oct 3 at College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis. Family-friendly.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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