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Upcoming Events

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Apr 18, 9:30am - 9:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 10:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Apr 18, 11:30am - 11:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Overbooked - Student-led book club for teens in grades 9–12

Thu, Apr 18, 4:15pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Teens Program Room

Overbooked is a student-led book club for grades 9–12 that meets every other Thursday to... more

Overbooked is a student-led book club for grades 9–12 that meets every other Thursday to discuss books, color and craft, eat snacks, and make new friends! Registration is not required.

Of Land and Poetry: Indiana and Ireland - A visual poetry reading with Rosaleen Crowley

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room B

Join local poet Rosaleen Crowley for a poetry reading accompanied by a visual presentation of... more

Join local poet Rosaleen Crowley for a poetry reading accompanied by a visual presentation of her paintings. Registration is required.

Registration is now closed

Bedtime Storytime - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies... more

(Ages 2–5) Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs—and don’t forget to wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal! No tickets are required.

Seed Starting Basics - A hands-on workshop for adults

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

Join Shelli Broadbent of Hamilton County Master Gardeners as she teaches the best methods for... more

Join Shelli Broadbent of Hamilton County Master Gardeners as she teaches the best methods for starting seeds and transplanting your plants. Registration is required.

Registration is now closed

Teen-Led Writing Fair - An all-ages writing event presented by local teen writers

Sat, Apr 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Community Room

Hear from published teen authors and writing clubs from Carmel High School and the library, and... more

Hear from published teen authors and writing clubs from Carmel High School and the library, and enjoy various writing activities to get your creative mind working.

Paws to Read - For kids ages 6–12

Sat, Apr 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A,Discovery Room B,Kids Study Room 1A,Kids Study Room 1B

(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! Registration is... more

(Ages 6–12) Like dogs? Come read for 15 minutes to a Paws & Think therapy dog! Registration is required—first come, first served—in person at the Kids Desk beginning at 1:30pm the day of the program.

Sunday Vibes: Freetown Village Singers - A live musical performance

Sun, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Community Room

Experience living history through storytelling and song with the Freetown Village Singers.... more

Experience living history through storytelling and song with the Freetown Village Singers. Registration is required.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Apr 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Exploration Lab

(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories,... more

(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Mon, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Genealogy Drop-In - A weekly gathering of genealogists and family historians

Mon, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others?... more

Are you interested in genealogy? Need help getting started or want to bounce ideas off others? Stop by our weekly genealogy drop-in sessions. Bring your own tablet or laptop. No registration required.

Behind the Book with Susan Beckham Zurenda

Mon, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

Author Susan Beckham Zurenda visits CCPL for the first time to discuss her new release THE GIRL... more

Author Susan Beckham Zurenda visits CCPL for the first time to discuss her new release THE GIRL FROM THE RED ROSE MOTEL. Registration is required for this free author event.

Nintendo Switch Game Nights - A casual, drop-in game night for teens in grades 6-12

Mon, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Teens Program Room

Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to play a variety of games on the Nintendo Switch. No... more

Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to play a variety of games on the Nintendo Switch. No experience is necessary.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Book Buddies - For kids ages 4–6 on their own

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Exploration Lab

(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories,... more

(Ages 4–6) Bring a buddy for a storytime play date at the library! Join us for stories, activities, and crafts based on each week's special theme. No tickets are required.

Tales for Twos and Threes - For kids ages 2–3 and their caregivers

Tue, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and... more

(Ages 2–3) Join us for exhilarating books, stories, and rhymes. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Pen & Dot - A bullet journal club for teens in grades 6–12

Tue, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Teens Program Room

Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to share ideas, get inspired, and work on their bullet... more

Teens in grades 6–12 can drop in to share ideas, get inspired, and work on their bullet journals. No registration is required.

STEAM Storytime: A Fun Family Book Club - For families with kids ages 3–5

Tue, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 3–5) Join us to enjoy Jack and the Beanstalk and lots of STEAM challenges related to the... more

(Ages 3–5) Join us to enjoy Jack and the Beanstalk and lots of STEAM challenges related to the story! Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.

Page Turners - Book discussion group for adults

Wed, Apr 24, 9:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Meeting Room A

Page Turners is the library's Wednesday morning book group for fiction lovers.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Apr 24, 9:30am - 9:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 10:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Little Ones - For kids ages 12–24 months and their caregivers

Wed, Apr 24, 11:30am - 11:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 12–24 mo.) Join us for an active storytime and lively songs. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

dabble jr. - Arts and crafts for kids ages 4–6 on their own

Wed, Apr 24, 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 4–6) This monthly program explores arts and crafts through various mediums. Read the... more

(Ages 4–6) This monthly program explores arts and crafts through various mediums. Read the full description for info about required tickets or call 317.814.3992. No younger/older siblings may attend.

Let's Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! - For kids ages 7–11 on their own

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 7–11) Sign up to compete in a 15-minute Grand Prix race against a fellow player on our... more

(Ages 7–11) Sign up to compete in a 15-minute Grand Prix race against a fellow player on our Nintendo Switch! Read the full event description for important registration info or call 317.814.3992.

Mystery Book Group - Book discussion group for adults

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room B

The perfect group for mystery buffs.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Apr 25, 9:30am - 9:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 10:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Library Babies - For kids ages 0–12 months and their caregivers

Thu, Apr 25, 11:30am - 11:50am

Main Library - Discovery Room A

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required... more

(Ages 0–12 mo.) Join us for rhymes, songs, and stories for babies. Free tickets are required and will be available—first come, first served—at the Kids Desk 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Stitch Happens - Fiber club & social hour for teens in grades 6–12

Thu, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Teens Program Room

Relax, hang out, and make stuff in our monthly drop-in social hour for teens.

Inklings - Student-led creative writing club for teens in grades 9–12

Thu, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room C

Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming... more

Inklings is a student-led creative writing club for high school students. From brainstorming ideas to giving and receiving feedback, you‘ll find something to inspire you.

Better Writing in About an Hour - A workshop for adults

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Meeting Room B

For all types of writers interested in producing better, clearer writing. Learn tips on what... more

For all types of writers interested in producing better, clearer writing. Learn tips on what makes good writing and have the opportunity to ask questions and get 1:1 help. Registration is required.

Drop-In Craft - For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Discovery Room

(Ages 2–5) Come create with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No registration or tickets are... more

(Ages 2–5) Come create with colorful paper, crayons, and glue! No registration or tickets are required. Stop by the Discovery Room anytime between 10:00am and 11:30am.

The Dirty Dozen: Are These Invasive Plants in Your Yard?

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Community Room B

An educational event with The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership. Registration is recommended.

Meet the Math: Math Marathon - For students in grades 4–8

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Teens Program Room

Join us for a Guts Round-style* team math competition among other fun math activities hosted by... more

Join us for a Guts Round-style* team math competition among other fun math activities hosted by Infinity Squared. Registration is required. Students should register individually.

This event is full

Puzzle and Board Game Exchange - Available April 14–28

Sun, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Bring in your gently used puzzles and games and trade them in for new challenges.

ENL Conversation Group - An English language practice group for adults

Sun, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Meeting Room B

Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of... more

Practice speaking English in a relaxed setting. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Registration is not required.

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