Summer Reading Workshops

Unearth imagination this summer! Join us for fun activities and get registered for the all ages program.Visit a new branch or attend one of our Summer Workshops - also for all ages!

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Community Reading of Frederick Douglass

Saturday, June 28
The Center for Black Literature & Culture invites you to gather with us to read and reflect on Frederick Douglass’s historic speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? Come lend your voice. All are welcome. Let’s read together. Let’s think together. Let’s build together.

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Pacers Pride

If you are gearing up to cheer on the Pacers, there’s no better time to dive into the team’s rich history. From their roots to unforgettable playoff moments, the Library offers a courtside seat to decades of Pacers pride. Take a look at our reading recommendations for all ages. You’ll also find a special Pacers display on the top floor of Central Library. Enjoy a stunning view of the city skyline while exploring the team’s legacy.

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Finding Books by LGBTQ+ Authors

Here are five tips to help you explore voices of the LGBTQ+ experience as well as a convenient clickable list of LGBTQ+ authors linked directly to our catalog for placing requests or checking out e-books and audiobooks. If you need help finding books by LGBTQ+ authors, we can help!

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A Century Later: Reflections on the Trial of Klansman D.C. Stephenson

The Library is partnering with local civic organizations to reflect on the 1925 trial of D.C. Stephenson, a Ku Klux Klan leader convicted of rape and murder. This pivotal trial, conducted in Noblesville, marked the decline of the Indiana KKK, which wielded significant political and social power in the 1920s. A series of events in Marion and Hamilton counties will provide opportunities for education and reflection on this historical turning point.

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Going on Vacation? How to Pause Requests (Holds)

Going on a vacation this summer? If you have open requests (holds) and will be unable to pick up items for a period of time, we encourage you to pause your requests and select a date you would like them to be active again. You will resume your spot at the beginning of the line as soon as you return.

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Find Your Next Great Read

Are you looking for your next read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook or tune in to our televised book club segments!

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We've been challenged by the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City to a "shelfie showdown" between our library and theirs. Who will win? We support our Indiana Pacers every chapter of the way! Check out Metropolitan's shelfie showdown challenge.