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
Approaching Medicare Age?
Warren Branch
This session will teach you about Medicare, its costs & coverage, provide an overview of how it works, and discuss all of your choices as you approach Medicare eligibility.
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness
College Avenue Branch
Join Amy for chair-based yoga to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.
Starting Plants from Seeds
Eagle Branch
Whether you are container gardening, starting seeds indoors to transplant, or broke into a sweat at that consideration, this workshop is for you! Learn some of the basics from Master Gardeners for starting your own plants from seeds!
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!