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May 30 - August 1, 2026

Grab your friends and grab a book because it's time for Summer Reading at The Indianapolis Public Library! The Library is the ultimate playground for creativity, imagination, and discovery whether you're a beginning reader or a bookworm. Join the adventure, learn something new, and become a lifelong reader! Prizes, programs, and fun for all ages! Registration is now open.

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Latino American Experience Database

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Resources to explore the history and culture of Latinos including hundreds of primary source documents like maps, images, audio clips, interviews, music, speeches, documents and links to relevant websites, and other material.

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Spine-Chilling Horror Books by Jewish American Authors: Where Myth, Memory, and Monsters Collide

Jewish horror is more than just ghosts and gore—it’s a genre that explores identity, history, and the uncanny through a uniquely Jewish lens. From dybbuks to demons, these books weave terror with tradition, offering chilling tales that linger long after the last page.

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