Play Your Way!
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!
May 30 - August 1, 2026
Track the total time you spend reading, listening to audiobooks, reading aloud to someone, or having someone read to you. If you need help finding something to read, don't worry, just ask one of your librarians! Prizes are earned at 1 hour, 5 hours, 10 hours, 15 hours, and 20 hours of reading. Learn more about Summer Reading.
Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
Meet and Play
Glendale Branch
Bring your young child to play while you meet other caregivers of young children! Children will have opportunities for playful learning while caregivers can chat about life with littles. Perfect for children ages 0-5.
BYO Doll & Stuffie Tea Party
Fort Ben Branch
You are invited to bring your own doll or favorite stuffie for a tea party together! Juice and snacks will be provided, along with extra stuffed animals just in case. Any and all dolls and stuffies are welcome!
Indy Library Store Book Sale
Library Services Center
Half-Price Day is open to the Public. All prices, including Miriam’s Corner, are 50%.
Storytime for Preschoolers
BYO Doll & Stuffie Tea Party
Fort Ben Branch
You are invited to bring your own doll or favorite stuffie for a tea party together! Juice and snacks will be provided, along with extra stuffed animals just in case. Any and all dolls and stuffies are welcome!
Pajama Storytime at Lawrence
Lawrence Branch
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and fun. Stay after stories are finished for some literacy activities and play time.
Storytime at Michigan Road
Michigan Road Branch
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.
Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids
Summer Open Activities
Central Library
Looking for something to do this summer? Visit Kid Central and Teen Central for some fun, tech, arts & crafts, LEGOs, and more! Explore your creativity with exciting hands-on crafts for everyone!
I AM WILD Exploration
East 38th Street Branch
Explore the flora and fauna of different habitats through hands-on learning. Build your own bug motel, create art inspired by wildlife, and more! Based on the Indiana State Museum’s I AM WILD: A Charley Harper traveling exhibit visiting this summer. This program is for kids ages 6-12.
Build It!
Fort Ben Branch
Let's get building! Learn basic woodworking skills and how to use tools safely to build your own project. Each participant starts with raw materials and leaves with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional finished piece. This program is for kids ages 6-12.
Gaming Programs for School Age Kids
Minecraft Club at Central
Central Library
Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us on the 3rd floor for Minecraft Club! Stop by to mine, build, and interact with fellow Minecrafters using the library’s laptops or iPads. Jump into our premade world or create one entirely of your own!
LEGO Club at Glendale
Glendale Branch
School-age children are invited to build with Legos, try challenges, and do STEM projects.
Block Party
Central Library
Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the 3rd floor to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
Take a walk and read a story as you go!
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. Learn more about our StoryWalks and where they are located.