Take charge of your health with help from the Library! Find online and in-person exercise, mindfulness or cooking classes, and more.
We can also help you find reliable, trusted resources to manage good health and get access to medical research tools too. Browse our health and wellness staff created book lists.
Public Health Partnerships
The Library is also proud to partner with local organizations to team up for community health including hosting flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics, distributing free gun locks, and more. Learn more about how you can easily visit our locations to take advantage of these free services.
Programs for All Ages
Vegetable Gardening 101
Haughville Branch
Join Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp to learn some of the very basics about growing and enjoying your own vegetables.
Mindful Meditation - with Indy Community Yoga
Wayne Branch
Led by the practice leaders of Indy Community Yoga. Free, beginner-friendly, feel-good movement, breathing, and meditation practice in the spacious community room at The Indianapolis Public Library Wayne Branch.
Through the Ages Fitness (TTAF)
Martindale-Brightwood Branch
Through the Ages Fitness (TTAF) Low Impact engages the participants from head to toe, while activating their brains through our theme-based exercises. TTAF Low Impact sessions are seated and lead by a Through the Ages Fitness instructor. This class happens on Mondays from January - May.
View on Demand
Simple & Affordable Plant Based Cooking
Watch as local vegan chefs share their favorite and nutritious vegan recipes in these easy step-by-step video tutorials.
Online NinjaZone Camp for Kids
Get your kids moving! Join Coach Mike for a series of classes to do at your own pace from home. NinjaZone combines the coordination, strength, and agility training into a creative form of freestyle movement: Lesson One, Lesson Two, and Lesson Three. Also see our booklist for little Ninjas in training!
Book List: Diabetes Recommendations from the Marion County Public Health Department
From the folks who teach ABCs of Diabetes, here is a list of books and resources you can find at IndyPL for learning and coping with Diabetes. Check out their list of cookbook recommendations too!
Take Control of your Diabetes
A great book for a visual learner and thinker, this book explores and explains in helpful ways!
Prediabetes
A Complete Guide : your Lifestyle Reset to Stop Prediabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses
With a focus toward those diagnosed with Prediabetes, this book pulls together great info!