Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies
College Avenue Branch
Mother Goose is on the loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.
Indiana Animals for Toddlers
Central Library
What critters are living in your neighborhood? Bring your little scientist to investigate the many animals native to Indiana that you might encounter in your own backyard. This program is led by the Indiana State Museum.
Play & Learn with Gymboree
West Indianapolis Branch
Babies and toddlers are exposed to sensory play, songs, and the beginnings of social play in this program with an expert from Gymboree! This program is open to babies and toddlers 6 months - 36 months.
Storytime for Preschoolers
Tales on the Trail
Community Location
Join Miss Emily from the College Ave branch library for a special outdoor storytime! We will gather on the Monon Trail, near the intersection at 42nd St, for stories and songs, followed by a nature-inspired craft.
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
Bilingual Storytime at Martindale-Brightwood - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español
Martindale-Brightwood Branch
Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! / ¡Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de libros, canciones y juegos en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español!
Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids
Children's Craft Club - DIY Slime
Wayne Branch
Get creative while making your very own slime. Materials, colors, and a variety of add-ins will be provided.
Wednesday Whimsies: Art for All!
College Avenue Branch
Do you like to draw or paint? Maybe tessellations and design are more your speed? We’ll explore it all with Wednesday Whimsies: Art for All - a program dedicated to all the wild and varied modes of art. Come and learn, explore, and create! Ask staff about this week's topic/project.
Exploring Latin America
Wayne Branch
Join us as we explore Latin America! We will showcase a country, celebrate its culture and learn about its traditions. This program is open to all families and will have activities for kids of all ages! Snacks will be provided.
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.
Family Game Day at Garfield Park
Garfield Park Branch
Families, teens, and children are invited to play board, card, dice, and tabletop games. The Library will provide the games. You are also welcome to bring your own games.
Block Party at Lawrence
Lawrence Branch
Create, explore, cooperate or compete using various types of building blocks! One type of blocks for younger children and one type for older children will be available at each session. Different types of kid-friendly building materials each time! Staff lead, inspire and support learning.
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!