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Virtual Author Talk Series For Kids


Join our virtual author talks to enjoy conversation with the authors behind your favorite books from the comfort of home. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Submit your questions online. We will also take questions during the event and will cover as many questions as time allows! Learn more and register.

  • Matt Shindell
  • Kate DiCamillo
  • Max Braillier
  • Dan Santat

Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Wiggle & Bounce Family Time

Wiggle & Bounce Family Time

Fort Ben Branch

Children birth through age 5 and their caregiver will join Kindermusik of Indianapolis in the music and movement class. Adults will bond with their child through singing, dancing, and instrument playing. There's room for everyone to grow in this family program!

Bilingual Storytime at Glendale - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español

Bilingual Storytime at Glendale - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español

Glendale Branch

Join Ms. Laura as she presents a bilingual storytime! Preschoolers will enjoy books, songs, and games in both Spanish and English. / Escuche a la señora Laura y su hora del cuento bilingüe en español e inglés. ¡Los preescolares se divertirán con libros, canciones y juegos!

Storytime at Michigan Road with Mr. Will

Storytime at Michigan Road with Mr. Will

Michigan Road Branch

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts, and activities.

Storytime for Preschoolers

Bilingual Storytime at Glendale - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español

Bilingual Storytime at Glendale - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español

Glendale Branch

Join Ms. Laura as she presents a bilingual storytime! Preschoolers will enjoy books, songs, and games in both Spanish and English. / Escuche a la señora Laura y su hora del cuento bilingüe en español e inglés. ¡Los preescolares se divertirán con libros, canciones y juegos!

Storytime at Michigan Road with Mr. Will

Storytime at Michigan Road with Mr. Will

Michigan Road Branch

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts, and activities.

Storytime at Southport - Preschool

Storytime at Southport - Preschool

Southport Branch

Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and an adult are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills and school preparedness.

Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids

Paper Art Portraits

Paper Art Portraits

Central Library

Creating a family or friendship portrait is one of many ways to celebrate special people around us! Paper artist Shelley Hanmo will help you create a portrait using repurposed materials and simple paper cutting techniques to capture the unique characteristics of a special someone. Ages 5 and up.

Saturday Morning Block Party

Saturday Morning Block Party

Central Library

Kids and teens are invited to join a live Block Party! Stop by and join the Learning Curve Specialists and other kid builders to complete fun challenges with LEGOs.

Tween Open Activities

Tween Open Activities

Central Library

Tweens ages 11-17 can join us in The Learning Curve, on the 3rd floor for drop-in craft projects. We will provide the materials; you can provide the creativity! Each Monday evening will feature a different craft or activity.

Gaming Programs for School Age Kids

Family Game Night

Family Game Night

Central Library

Have fun with giant-sized games and enjoy our collection of classic and modern board, card, and dice games for kids and families. Staff are available to make recommendations and answer questions.

Family Game Night at Haughville

Family Game Night at Haughville

Haughville Branch

Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided.

Minecraft Club at Central

Minecraft Club at Central

Central Library

Minecrafters ages 7 and up are invited to use the Learning Curve's laptops to mine and build in Central Land, a virtual world hosted on the Curve’s private Minecraft server.

Take a walk and read a story as you go!

Child reading at a StoryWalk station.

Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Stories will be rotated on a monthly basis. Families are encouraged to post photos of their visit on social media.


StoryWalk® in Ruckle Street Park, 3025 Ruckle Street.