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
Storytime at Nora - Move and Groove
Nora Branch
A story time that incorporates songs and dance, and will help start a great day. Encourages language development and physical activity. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers
Storytime at Irvington with Wrestle Arts
Irvington Branch
Families with kids of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning with wrestlers from Wrestle Arts. No registration is required.
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 for Preschoolers
Storytime at Nora - Move and Groove
Nora Branch
A story time that incorporates songs and dance, and will help start a great day. Encourages language development and physical activity. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers
Storytime at Irvington with Wrestle Arts
Irvington Branch
Families with kids of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning with wrestlers from Wrestle Arts. No registration is required.
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.
Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids
Cardboard Creations
College Avenue Branch
Create, make, and play with cardboard in this program for kids 4-8 led by Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts. Dress to mess!
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!
Build It!
Spades Park 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
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.
Block Party at Warren
Warren Branch
Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the Community Room to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
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!
Take a walk and read a story as you go!
Take a walk read a story as you go! We invite you to visit one of our StoryWalks®. Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Or Skip. Or gallop!