Storytimes near PIKE BRANCH LIBRARY

East 38th Street Branch

Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fun! Daycares/Preschools are welcome at storytime. Please contact the Children's Librarian at 317-275-4357 at least 2 days prior to storytime to allow us to plan for your group.

Lawrence Branch

Go wild with the Indianapolis Zoo! Young children will explore life in the rainforest, discover what makes it special, and develop a sense of wonder for the world around them. This program is designed for ages 3-5. Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Spades Park Branch

Join us at the Spades Park branch for storytime every Thursday morning! Children ages 0-5 and their adults are invited to join us for stories, songs, and more every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. After storytime, stick around for crafts and playtime from 11-11:30 a.m.

Irvington Branch

Playing is important for kids and it’s just as important for our pets! Learn how to create a playful, enriching environment at home for your pets with IndyHumane. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Please register individual children attending program, not adults. Due to limited workshop space, we cannot accommodate camps and childcare groups at this program. Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Michigan Road Branch

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.

Warren Branch

Preschoolers and their families are invited for weekly stories, crafts and more. Families and homeschoolers are welcome to attend.

West Perry Branch

Families of all ages are invited to hear stories, sing songs, play games, and more!

Fort Ben Branch

An all-age interactive storytime with movement ending in craft and playtime. Join us for a fun, interactive all-ages storytime full of movement. Perfect for families, this lively program brings stories to life and ends with craft and play time for everyone to enjoy. No registration required.

Haughville Branch

Join Carol for chair-based yoga to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation. Chair yoga is a relaxation that also energizes body and mind by connecting breath to stretches and gentle movements. This activity improves posture, flexibility, balance, strength, and mind/body awareness. It helps to promote more steadiness and confidence in one’s body along with an overall sense of well-being and peace. We will have intermittent meditative music to accompany the class and close with a brief meditation. Learn more with this book list about Every Body Yoga or Fit Lit: Every Body Yoga . This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Decatur Branch

Low Impact exercise engages the participants from head to toe, while activating their brains through theme-based exercises. Through the Ages Fitness Low Impact sessions are seated and lead by a Through the Ages Fitness instructor. Learn more about Through the Ages Fitness on their website . *Please note, some TTAF Low Impact sessions advance to standing depending on location and participants. We encourage you to bring a water bottle to class. Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout ! This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Beech Grove Branch

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for literacy activities and playtime!

East Washington Branch

Bring your young child to play while you meet other caregivers of young children! Children will have opportunities for playful learning while caregivers can chat about life with littles. Perfect for children ages 0-5. Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Central Library

Take a break from the hot sun and join us for a cool movie! Movies will be appropriate for all ages. For summer camps, daycares, or any groups of 15 children or more, please call 317-275-4222 at least 2 days in advance for seating. Movies with no attendance will stop showing after 15 minutes. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. July Movies and Dates: July 2nd - Megamind July 3rd - Snow White (2025) July 9th - A Minecraft Movie July 10th - Wonka (2023) July 16th - Zootopia 2 July 17th - GOAT July 23rd - The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) July 24th - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) July 30th - Hoppers

Central Library

Explore the flora and fauna of different habitats through hands-on learning. Build your own bug motel, create art inspired by wildlife, and more! Based on the Indiana State Museum’s I AM WILD: A Charley Harper traveling exhibit visiting this summer. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Please register individual children attending program, not adults. Due to limited workshop space, we cannot accommodate camps and childcare groups at this program. Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Warren Branch

Playing is important for kids and it’s just as important for our pets! Learn how to create a playful, enriching environment at home for your pets with IndyHumane. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Please register individual children attending program, not adults. Due to limited workshop space, we cannot accommodate camps and childcare groups at this program. Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance. The Career Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation . No registration required! Located in the Computer Lab, this is a drop-in session, meaning you can arrive at any time between 2-4pm. Please expect a short wait as we assist other attendees. While you wait, consider what kind of job you'd like to look for, your availability/schedule, and values you might share with potential companies. Cover letter help is also offered. Career Center is offered weekly on Thursdays, though there are exceptions for 2026 Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve.

Central Library

Teens, ages 12-17, are welcome to come hang out for an evening of low-pressure gaming. Meet some new friends and join in for a round of Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, or one of our other games on our Switch or Switch 2! Due to limited space, we cannot accommodate camps and childcare/camp groups at this program.

Wayne Branch

In this workshop, adults and seniors will learn the basics of card creating! Materials supplied. Registration is required.

Spades Park Branch

Drop in on the first and third afternoons to hang with other crafters and work on your current projects. Be a part of our crafting community! Bring your own crafts, learn techniques from each other, and swap skills & stories.

West Perry Branch

Each month, learn and practice a new craft with other creatives in the community.

Beech Grove Branch

Let's get building! Learn basic woodworking skills and how to use tools safely to build your own project. Each participant starts with raw materials and leaves with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional finished piece. This program is for kids ages 6-12. Please register individual children attending program, not adults. Due to limited workshop space, we cannot accommodate camps and childcare groups at this program. Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Central Library

Step behind the DM screen and develop game running skills to confidently lead your own Dungeons & Dragons campaign and guide your players through epic, unforgettable adventures. Ages 18+ Join us for any or all of our sessions to learn or increase your skills as a dungeon master! Schedule/Topics July 5: D&D Basics - Basics - rules, combat & improvisation July 11: Choosing your first adventure - from pre-made to homebrew July 18: Session Zero & Beyond - Launching your First Campaign July 25: Building Encounters — Combat, Challenges & Balance

Central Library

In these weekly group training sessions Jalen will help you develop the right postures and practice the right moves and reps to set you up for exercise success! His coaching is gentle and you're going to love the results! Jalen Anderson is a local trainer here to give you personal coaching on the right way to use your body when you are exercising. Join this group class to get some exercise and some personal coaching. Also, check out this list of resources about Strength and Conditioning .

InfoZone Branch

Bring your young child to play while you meet other caregivers of young children! Children will have opportunities for playful learning while caregivers can chat about life with littles. Perfect for children ages 0-5. We invite you to stay for Pajama Storytime, which will begin at 6:30 pm! Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

InfoZone Branch

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for bedtime stories, songs, and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie.

Glendale Branch

Learn how to design a website using the Wix easy-to-use editor. Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or a creative, you’ll leave with the skills to design a site that represents you. This class will get you started to learn how to use the Wix Editor to build a website using templates and easy design tools. Explore how to create page layouts, and customize colors, fonts, and themes to match your style. You’ll learn how to: Navigate the Wix Editor and its tools Build and organize pages using sections and layouts Add images, videos, galleries, and other design elements Customize fonts, colors, and overall site design Prepare your site for mobile devices A free Wix.com account is required.

College Avenue Branch

Mother 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.

Spades Park Branch

A read aloud group exploring classic literature in a group reading. Do you like classic American Literature? Do you enjoy listening to literature read out loud? Then consider WitLITS where our bookclub requires one thing – show up. No reading at home, no worries about not being caught up. Share a small group experience while listening to a book read out loud in short segments by members of the group while following along in your own copy. With frequent stops to discuss often overlooked meaning in the text. Join Us!

Beech Grove Branch

Go wild with the Indianapolis Zoo! Young children will explore life in the rainforest, discover what makes it special, and develop a sense of wonder for the world around them. This program is designed for ages 3-5. Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

Central Library

Bring your young child to play while you meet other caregivers of young children! Children will have opportunities for playful learning while caregivers can chat about life with littles. Perfect for children ages 0-5. Made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .