Folklore Mexicano Festival

Saturday, July 11

Travel to Mexico without leaving Indianapolis! Enjoy performances, live music, activities, a Mexican food truck, mercado (shops), and informational booths at Central Library from noon to 4 p.m. Fun for the whole family!

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Disability Pride Month: OCD Awareness

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July in honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law on July 26, 1990. This month is all about celebrating disability identity, culture, and community. There are many negative stereotypes and misconceptions about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how it affects individuals. This list of fictional and informational titles aims to shed light on an often misunderstood mental disability

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We were honored to welcome Tomi Adeyemi, acclaimed author of Children of Blood and Bone, as our keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Adeyemi's work amplifies Black identity, culture, and imagination on a global stage. This event was presented by the Indianapolis Public Library's Center for Black Literature & Culture, this annual event celebrates the African American experience through art, literature, and storytelling.


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