Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies
College Avenue Branch
Mothe Goose is on the loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.
Tales 'n Play Storytime
Central Library
Stop in for some stories, music, and fun! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join the Learning Curve for a storytime! Afterward, all are welcome to stay for some open playtime.
Construction Zone
Beech Grove Branch
Toddlers 18-36 months can build and then demolish in this hands-on program with the Indiana State Museum. Explore art and engineering with ramps, towers, trucks, and more construction fun! This program will offer a tactile experience to build fine motor and problem-solving skills.
Storytime for Preschoolers
Tales 'n Play Storytime
Central Library
Stop in for some stories, music, and fun! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join the Learning Curve for a storytime! Afterward, all are welcome to stay for some open playtime.
Family Storytime
Franklin Road Branch
Celebrate Franklin Road's 25th Anniversary at this family storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Storytime at Lawrence - Pajama Storytime!
Lawrence Branch
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and play time.
Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids
Create Your Own Stuffed Animal
West Indianapolis Branch
Learn basic sewing skills to create your very own stuffed animal. Young sewers will bring their imaginative designs to life and walk away with a new friend. For ages 6-12.
Create Your Own Stuffed Animal
Central Library
Learn basic sewing skills to create your very own stuffed animal. Young sewers will bring their imaginative designs to life and walk away with a new friend. For ages 6-12.
Crafternoon
Fort Ben Branch
School age children are invited to come, make a craft, and learn new skills.
Gaming Programs for School Age Kids
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
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.
Family Game Day at Garfield Park
Garfield Park Branch
Families, teens, and children are invited to play board, card, and dice games. The Library will provide the games. You are also welcome to bring your own games.
Take a walk and read a story as you go!
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.