Indianapolis Public Library Foundation

WTTS Rock to Read presents Big Head Todd and the Monsters, September 17 at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre.

This all-ages concert supports children’s reading programs through the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, with proceeds benefiting this cause. WTTS Rock to Read is brought to you by Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing.

We're hosting an online mini-auction to support Circulate: Night at the Library! Make some summer plans and bid on items like Gen Con badges, State Fair tickets, and more! Bidding closes at 5 p.m. on May 7. All items are available to be delivered by email or postal mail. Bid here! https://pro.gofundme.com/live/register/circulateauction/4a1e0763-3d97-4f57-b76e-a47e5988af3c

Connect with your neighborhood and meet our CEO, Gregory A. Hill Sr., at the East 38th Street Branch on April 13th, from 5-6:30 p.m. Join us for refreshments and giveaways while sharing your Indianapolis Public Library love story.

We! Are! Open! Welcome back to Central Library. We currently have scaffolding and protective materials up but we invite you back in for a program, to browse the shelves, or to say hello to your favorite library staff member. We’ve missed you!

Circulate: Night at the Library has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 15! Due to unexpected interior repairs at Central Library, we are unable to host the event on April 17. If you are an existing ticket holder, you should have received an email with additional information. If you’d like to purchase tickets to the new date, you can do so here: https://indyplfoundation.org/circulate. We hope to see you on August 15!

Today’s featured Circulate activity highlights our animal show! A crowd favorite, Hedgehog Hannah will be at Circulate again this year. See what cute, cuddly, maybe scaly creatures are hanging out in the Library! Find our full list of activities and buy tickets here for Friday, April 17 https://indyplfoundation.org/circulate

We’re excited to announce our featured activities and entertainment for Circulate: Night at the Library on Friday, April 17! Don’t have your tickets yet? Purchase tickets and see our entire lineup here: https://indyplfoundation.org/circulate

Up first we have Elijah the Cup Guy! Elijah is a community artist that uses thousands of cups to stack large-scale sculptures held together by precision and gravity! Through repetition and some out-of-the-box thinking, see a simple object become complex towers, swirling shapes, and a captivating destruction. Elijah's passion for his art is matched by a desire to share the importance of creativity in the community and how its application can benefit us all.

Join us for our annual fundraising event, Circulate: Night at the Library, on Friday, April 17 at Central Library! Circulate is your chance to explore historic Central Library after hours. Join fellow lifelong learners to mingle and enjoy drinks, appetizers, entertainment, and live music in this exclusive adults-only evening at Central Library. Find more information and purchase tickets here. Early Bird ticket pricing ends March 1! https://www.classy.org/event/circulate-night-at-the-library/e754095

Did you know the Library has a social work team? Learn more about them here!

Social Work at The Indianapolis Public Library The Indianapolis Public Library's Social Work staff are here to support you with short-term case management through drop-in office hours, resource table hour...

Hooray! Thank you to Carnegie Corporation of New York for this generous gift!

The Indianapolis Public Library Receives Carnegie Gift to Commemorate… | Indianapolis Public Library The Indianapolis Public Library receives a Carnegie Corporation gift honoring the 250th anniversary and its historic Carnegie library branches.

You should come to the February book sale starting on 2/13, but if you come on Valentine's Day, you can spin the wheel for a free prize!

Thank you to The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund for supporting these and other early literacy programs this year!

Harp & Music Stories with Arts for Learning Teaching Artist, Melissa Gallant, ARE BACK!

Melissa will be introducing babies and toddlers to the music of a concert harp. Join us and discover how music brings stories to life through feelings and emotions!

There are 2 options available this month! Thanks to the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation for helping make this program possible!

https://indianapolis.libnet.info/event/15268087

https://indianapolis.libnet.info/event/15268082