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Programs for Kids

Author Talk with Juana Martinez-Neal
Central Library
Tuesday, November 19 at 6 p.m.
Join the New York Times-bestselling illustrator and author Juana Martinez-Neal as she speaks about her books and writing. Martinez-Neal is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for "Alma and How She Got Her Name" and a Pura Belpré Medal winner for Illustration for "La Princesa and the Pea." Register for Juana's talk.

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Puppet Show: The Tortoise and the Hare with Adzooks Puppets
All Ages
Experience the excitement of live puppet theater in this original retelling of the classic Aesop's tale by Adzooks Puppets. Cheer on the Tortoise and the Hare as they learn that there are no losers when it comes to friendship. See the Puppet Show schedule and register.

Alphabet Art with Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts
Preschoolers
Boost your preschooler's imagination and letter knowledge through an engaging art project! Play with paper, paint, and clay to boost young imaginations and letter knowledge! This preschool arts program is inspired by the beloved book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. See the Alphabet Art schedule and register.

Baby ArtsPlay
Babies and Toddlers
Little ones will be engaged through stories and songs with sensory play and body movement activities! Help your 6 month-36 month child with their motor skills, emergent language, spatial awareness, and object permanence in this workshop with teaching artist Amauunet Ashé from Arts for Learning. See the Baby ArtsPlay schedule and register.

Fish Friends with Clint Kowalik
Preschoolers
Explore life as a fish with Clint Kowalik in this preschool program. Children will hear fish stories, learn fascinating facts about fish and their habitats, and even get the chance to catch a fish! Go Fishin' with Clint! See the Fish Friends schedule and register.

Bilingual Storytime - Spanish
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! / ¡Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de libros, canciones y juegos en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español! See the Bilingual Storytime - Spanish schedule and register.

Bilingual Storytime - American Sign Language (ASL)
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Join us for a storytime with a Deaf presenter and American Sign Language interpreter! This program is fully accessible and enjoyable to both Deaf and hearing individuals. See the Bilingual Storytime - American Sign Language (ASL) schedule and register.

Little Olympians wiht JumpBunch of Central Indiana
Preschoolers
Relive the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympics with JumpBunch of Central Indiana! Kids will have the chance try a variety of Olympic sports, including soccer, gymnastics, surfing, volleyball, track, tennis, and more. Let your child embrace the Olympic spirit! See the Little Olympians schedule and register.

Parachute Pop with JumpBunch of Central Indiana
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Join JumpBunch of Central Indiana for this fun movement program using colorful balls, a parachute, and bubbles! Toddlers (18-36 months) will stay active and learn directional words as they go on an adventure to pop bubbles with a parachute! See the Parachute Pop schedule and register.

Thinking Money for Kids
School Age
Learn about money - earning, spending, sharing, and budgeting - through interactive games. Create your own farm, learn about pet adoption, or become a party planner! Play games while becoming a financial whiz. This program is for ages 5-12. See the Thinking Money Kids schedule and register.

Play with Patterns with WFYI and PBS Kids
Preschoolers
Join an interactive preschool program that introduces children to patterns through stories, music, games, and more! Explore math skills and creativity with trusted content from PBS Kids. See the Play with Patterns schedule and register.

Wild About Owls
School Age
Learn about habitats and behaviors of the diverse owl species native to Indiana with Take Flight Wildlife Education! You’ll have the chance to see animals up close and ask questions. For ages 6 and up. See the Wild About Owls schedule and register.

Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Storytime at West Perry - Babies and Toddlers

Storytime at West Perry - Babies and Toddlers

West Perry Branch

Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind!

Storytime at Spades Park

Storytime at Spades Park

Spades Park Branch

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited to join us for stories and more every Thursday in the Community Room followed by socialization time for children and caregivers.

Storytime at Michigan Road

Storytime at Michigan Road

Michigan Road Branch

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.

Storytime for Preschoolers

Storytime at Spades Park

Storytime at Spades Park

Spades Park Branch

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited to join us for stories and more every Thursday in the Community Room followed by socialization time for children and caregivers.

Storytime at Franklin Road – Preschool

Storytime at Franklin Road – Preschool

Franklin Road Branch

Preschoolers, ages 3-6, are invited for stories, songs, games, and other early literacy activities!

Storytime at Michigan Road

Storytime at Michigan Road

Michigan Road Branch

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.

Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids

Swiftly Strung Beading Workshop

Swiftly Strung Beading Workshop

InfoZone Branch

Are you a Taylor Swift Fan? We are! Join us for a fun-filled beading workshop where fans of all ages can create beaded friendship bracelets featuring their favorite song lyrics. Ages 8 - adult. Limit: 2 bracelets per person while supplies last.

Swiftly Strung Beading Workshop

Swiftly Strung Beading Workshop

Wayne Branch

Are you a Taylor Swift Fan? We are! Join us for a fun-filled beading workshop where fans of all ages can create beaded friendship bracelets featuring their favorite song lyrics. Ages 8 - adult. Limit: 2 bracelets per person while supplies last.

The Gurl Code

The Gurl Code

Central Library

Get hands-on and learn to code using binary! This workshop combines creativity and coding as participants design personalized friendship bracelets using binary-coded patterns. No coding experience needed! Reserve Your Spot Today!

Gaming Programs for School Age Kids

Block Party

Block Party

Central Library

Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 2nd floor to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials. Children under 12 need to bring an adult.

Block Party at Warren

Block Party at Warren

Warren Branch

Families and children of all ages are invited to play with LEGO blocks and sets stimulating STEM-related practices, critical thinking skills, and language development.

International Games in the Library Month!

International Games in the Library Month!

College Avenue Branch

November is International Games in the Library Month! Have fun with our collection of classic and modern board, card, and dice games for kids and families. Staff are available to make recommendations and answer questions.

Take a walk and read a story as you go!

Child reading at a StoryWalk station.

Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Stories will be rotated on a monthly basis. Families are encouraged to post photos of their visit on social media.


StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park, 3025 Ruckle Street.