Programs 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.
Families with young children are invited for a celebration of language and literacy! Activities include concerts, animal meet and greets, storytimes in English and Spanish, games, art, and more! Make sure to see Daniel Tiger. Free books and giveaways for every child!
Join the Center for Black Literature & Culture in Partnership with local author Marya Patrice Sherron as she reads her latest sensory friendly children's series!
Leap into storytime and learn all about frogs! With puppets, stories, and songs, Professor Watermelon will show children how these slippery amphibians live in and out of the water.
Families with young children are invited for a celebration of language and literacy! Activities include concerts, animal meet and greets, storytimes in English and Spanish, games, art, and more! Make sure to see Daniel Tiger. Free books and giveaways for every child!
Celebrate diversity with some family friendly stories, songs, and dance. Everyone is welcome! This storytime is American Sign Language (ASL) bilingual, with interpreters provided!
Join the Center for Black Literature & Culture in Partnership with local author Marya Patrice Sherron as she reads her latest sensory friendly children's series!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stop by any Indianapolis Public Library branch on May 4 to pick up a free comic book from our selection for all ages, while supplies last.
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.