Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
Storytime at Fort Ben - Baby & Toddler
Fort Ben Branch
Babies and toddlers and their grownups are invited for stories, songs, coloring/crafts, and playtime.
Construction Zone
East Washington 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 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.
Storytime for Preschoolers
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.
Storytime at Southport - Preschool
Southport Branch
Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills and school preparedness. This program will be followed by age appropriate learning activities.
Storytime at Michigan Road
Michigan Road Branch
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.
Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids
Create Your Own Stuffed Animal
Fort Ben 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.
Crafternoon
Fort Ben Branch
School age children are invited to come, make a craft, and learn new skills.
Art Club at Spades Park
Spades Park Branch
Kids ages 6-11 are invited to tap into their creativity and explore different art techniques! Snacks and art supplies will be provided. Feel free to drop in or stay for the whole program.
Gaming Programs for School Age Kids
Minecraft Club at Central Library
Central Library
Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us in the Arena on the 2nd floor for Minecraft Club! Stop by to mine, build, and interact with fellow Minecrafters using the library’s laptops or iPads. Jump into our premade world or create one entirely of your own!
Family Dungeons & Dragons Night
Franklin Road Branch
Families with children and teens 8+ are invited to Family D&D Night at Franklin Road. Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition with us! Game masters, dice, character sheets, and all materials will be provided.
Family Game Night
Central Library
Kids, teens, and families are invited to stop by the Atrium on the 2nd floor for Family Game Night! We have lots of board, card, and dice games to explore along with giant-sized chess, checkers, Jenga, and Connect 4.
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.