You are invited online or in-person to meet-up with fellow creatives to learn a new skill or improve one you have always enjoyed! Books, e-books, magazines, video tutorials, and more will keep your creative muse flowing all year long!
Don't miss Meet the Artists, our annual featured event that takes place after the first of the year at Central Library. Meet the Artists has been showcasing local artists for more than thirty years! The Meet the Artists XXXVII Gala Reception will take place February 15, 2025. Stay tuned for more information and the exhibit and reception!
Upcoming Art Exhibits
Indiana Association of Chinese Americans Art Exhibit
January 7- January 26
Central Library
Gonz Chua and Shaomin Qian are members of the Indiana Association of Chinese Americans and talented artists. For a chance to meet Gonz Chua and Shaomin Qian, join us for a reception accompanied with a calligraphy demonstration January 12 in the Central Library Atrium.
Meet Local Artist & Teacher Esayas Zerazion
Local scratchboard artist Esayas Zerazion found the ideal spot for his artistic expression, and it just so happened to be a study room at The Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library. From honing his craft to displaying his work at Central Library and later leading free scratchboard classes around the library community, the Library has become a home for Esayas's artistry.
Art Programs for Adults
Sample of Textile Arts - Basic Machine Sewing
Lawrence Branch
Discover the joy of sewing in this two-session, hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine, including threading, stitching, and fabric handling. Then, put your new skills to use by creating a simple project to take home.
Intro to Crochet
West Indianapolis Branch
This Intro to Crochet Course provides a standard overview to beginner’s crochet. Attendees can expect to learn how to understand tension, create crochet stitches, weave in ends, switch colors, and complete beginner friendly projects each week.
Crafternoon at West Indianapolis
West Indianapolis Branch
Crafternoon at West Indy 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.
Digital Creativity Workstations
Eagle
East 38th Street
Looking to edit photos, videos, audio or make a new graphic design? Or want to use The Library's learn-on-demand collection to learn how? The Digital Creativity Workstations have specialized software to support multimedia projects including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Vegas Pro Video Editor, and more. A reservation is required. Learn more and make a reservation.
Art Programs for Kids & Teens
Teen Zone
Lawrence Branch
Hang out with us after school! Teens age 13-18 are welcome to join us for snacks, coloring, video games, and board games.
Sample of Textile Arts - Basic Machine Sewing
Lawrence Branch
Discover the joy of sewing in this two-session, hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine, including threading, stitching, and fabric handling. Then, put your new skills to use by creating a simple project to take home.
Intro to Crochet
West Indianapolis Branch
This Intro to Crochet Course provides a standard overview to beginner’s crochet. Attendees can expect to learn how to understand tension, create crochet stitches, weave in ends, switch colors, and complete beginner friendly projects each week.
Book List: Igniting and Sustaining Creativity
Creativity flows in many different facets of life. This collection of books offers insights from musicians, producers, actors, dancers, writers, physicists, psychologists, and more. I hope they help you find inspiration and delight in your creative process.
See all our Staff book lists about art, artists, and creativity.
Your Idea Starts Here
77 Mind-expanding Ways to Unleash your Creativity
Looking for ways to help spark and grow your creativity? Dip in to any of the 77 approaches in this book to give your creative process a boost. Also available as an eBook.
The Shape of Ideas
An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity
Flip open the book to any page and allow the illustrations, humor, and insights to wash over you. Also available as an eBook and a Downloadable Graphic Novel.
The Remembering Process
A Surprising (and Fun) Breakthrough New Way to Amazing Creativity
What a great approach to creativity! Track forward into the future and then look back to remember the process of creating whatever it is you're looking to bring into being. Give it a try. I find this has a lot of merit.