CENTRAL LIBRARY
Job Center
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from noon to 5 p.m.,
Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Sept. 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
A free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills.
Robots After Noon in the Learning Curve
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Families are invited to try a variety of robotics technology and practice programming. With various robots and games available each week, families can try something new or dive deeper into a favorite.
How to Use the Keyboard and Mouse: Introduction to Computers
Sept. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Adults with little or no experience in using a computer are invited to the Computer Training Lab to learn to use the computer mouse and keyboard, a needed skill to use a computer and the Internet.
Microsoft Word 2010 Basics
Sept. 4 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to write letters, resumes, papers, and other documents. Before taking this class, to be held in the Computer Training Lab, you should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.
Project Gifted Gown
Sept. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m.
High school students attending homecoming are invited to shop for the event. All gender identities are welcome. This program is presented by the non-profit Gifted Gown.
Internet Basics
Sept. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Find out what you can do with the Internet. Learn to use links, read Internet addresses, save addresses for future visits, and search the web.
eBook Tinker Station
Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Learn how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone, as well as search and download materials from the Library’s extensive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital music.
Organize and Protect Your Computer
Sept. 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn to manage your computer files, improve computer performance, and protect your computer from unwanted files and software. Prior to this class you should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.
Little Learners Storytime
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited for story time in the Green Screen Theater. They’ll read stories, sing songs, and rhyme. Stay after to play.
Computer Club in the Makerspace on the 1st Floor
Sept. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Learn about computer hardware by actually disassembling and reassembling a PC. Participants will also learn to install the Linux Ubuntu operating system.
IndyPL Film QLUB
Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.
Adults and teens ages 17 and up are invited to view and discuss LGBTQ-themed movies. The film to be shown is Sunday Bloody Sunday (NR).
Gmail Basics
Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn to manage an email account, send files and keep your inbox free of spam email. This class, to be held in the Computer Training Lab, requires experience using the mouse, keyboard and Internet.
Online Safety & Privacy
Sept. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m.
How to protect yourself from dishonest practices on the Internet. To take this class, you must have a sound understanding of the keyboard, mouse, Internet and email.
Game Night at Central
Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Have fun with giant-sized games and enjoy a collection of over 120 classic and modern board, card and dice games for kids and adults alike.
Coloring Café
Sept. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Adults are invited to experience the latest trend in relaxation and fun: coloring. Enjoy warm beverages and soothing music while coloring on pages designed for adults. Colored pencils are provided.
Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 Basics
Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Learn to create presentations and standalone slideshows for work, school or personal use. Before taking this class you should be comfortable using Microsoft Word.
The Black Women’s Writing Society
Sept. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join members of the Black Women’s Writing Society who share a love for the written word. Poets, playwrights, essayists and storytellers are invited to gather in the Center for Black Literature & Culture for sessions that include time for writing, education and sharing.
Lucha Libro: Print Making for Teens and Adults
Sept. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Adults and teens are invited to join La Sardina Gallery for a unique Lucha Libre experience. They’ll learn about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, hear an excerpt from a novel about Luchadores, participate in a thumb wrestling match, and create a one-of-a-kind Luchador-themed print. This program is for teens only and will be held in the Learning Curve.
Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate
Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
If you are comfortable using Microsoft Word, learn to use some of its more advanced features. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is necessary for this class.
Start Building a Free Website With Wix
Sept. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn the first steps in using the Wix program’s free drag-and-drop editor and templates for creating a customized website. No coding knowledge is required.
Introduction to Photoshop Using Photoshop Elements 9
Sept. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Learn how to edit personal photos and create original images using Photoshop Elements 9. This class requires experience with a keyboard, mouse and USB file management.
Turn the Page @ Central
Sept. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to create decorative items from recycled books. All materials will be provided.
Cutting the Cable Cord: Free to Stream
Sept. 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Adults looking for cheaper alternatives to pricey cable and satellite television packages are invited to learn about the pros, cons and costs of streaming platforms such as Amazon, Hulu and Netflix.
How to Build a Nonprofit Organization Series / Fearless Asking: How to Build an Individual Giving Program
Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn to understand the basics of an annual giving program and practice asking with confidence. This workshop is best for those who have already established their nonprofit organization.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Intermediate
Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Adults who have taken the PowerPoint Basics class will learn to insert sounds, video, animation and images into presentations, and then further customize them with PowerPoint’s formatting tools.
Android Smartphone & Tablet Open Lab
Sept. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Get help organizing your pictures, downloading and deleting apps, backing up pictures and contacts online, using the touch screen effectively, and managing your device’s storage.
Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics
Sept. 19 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to organize and analyze numbers and text in a spreadsheet format. Before taking this class you should be comfortable using Microsoft Word.
Lucha Libro: Mask Making for Kids
Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. In celebration of Lucha Libro, kids are invited to join La Sardina Gallery for a unique Lucha Libre experience. They’ll learn about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, read a story about a young Luchador, participate in a thumb wrestling match, and create their own Luchador mask. This program will be held in the Learning Curve.
Getting Started With Canva
Sept. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Adults who want to make high quality images, newsletters or flyers that can be shared easily are invited to learn about Canva.
Celebrate the Seasons: Seasonal Crafting Program
Sept. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to join the librarians to create gifts and decorations for home that can be enjoyed throughout the year. This program will be held the Library’s Makerspace.
2019 Photography Workshop Series with the Riviera Camera Club
Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Those interested in learning to create better images are invited to develop their photography skills from expert photographers from the Riviera Camera Club. Discover how to make food and beverage photos interesting and appealing with Dave Pluimer in the Riley Meeting Room.
Cloud Computing Using Google Drive
Sept. 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn to use Google’s free suite of products for creating, editing, and sharing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other types of files.
Cloud Computing Using Microsoft OneDrive and Office Online
Sept. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Microsoft OneDrive and Office Online are free and accessible from any device with an Internet connection. Learn about the free online versions of Microsoft Office applications.
3D Printing @ Central
Sept. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn the basics of 3D printing from concept to creation using Tinkercad and the 3D Systems Cube Printer. Dream it, design it, print it.
Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate
Sept. 26 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Those who have taken the Excel Basics class and are comfortable with creating and formatting a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel are invited to this intermediate class.
Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition and Related IndyPL Resources
Sept. 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Start your journey of discovering your family history with an introduction to Ancestry Library Edition. Before taking this class, you should have experience using a computer and websites.
40 E. St. Clair St, 317-275-4100
Garfield Park library
Job Center
Sept. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 & 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills.
Lucha Libro: Mask Making for Kids
Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
In celebration of Lucha Libro at the Library, kids are invited to join La Sardina Gallery for a unique Lucha Libre experience. They’ll learn about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, read a story about a young Luchador, participate in a thumb wrestling match, and create their own Luchador mask.
Lucha Libro: Print Making for Teens and Adults
Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Adults and teens are invited to join La Sardina Gallery for a unique Lucha Libre experience. They’ll learn about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, hear an excerpt from a novel about Luchadores, participate in a thumb wrestling match, and create a one-of-a-kind Luchador-themed print.
Beginning Computer Classes: Copy, Paste, Print
Sept. 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to learn how to copy, paste and print their cherished photos, clip art and other images into emails, Facebook and Microsoft Word.
A Plethora of Computer Classes: Game Night
Sept. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Individuals of all ages who want to play free games, color or watch videos on a computer or mobile device are invited to learn about free websites.
Minecraft Club
Sept. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Individuals of all ages are invited to join the Library’s Minecraft Club and participate in Minecraft activities with others.
2502 Shelby St.
Spades Park library
Job Center
Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills.
Storytime at Spades Park
Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers up to age 5 and an adult are invited for stories, fun activities and playtime.
Wit Lits Book Club
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10 a.m.
Adults are invited each week to read a selected book aloud from cover to cover and discuss it. Participation requires no preparation, and attendees are asked to resist the urge to read ahead outside the group.
Butterfly Breeding Workshop
Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to join gardening enthusiast Barbara Frain to learn how to breed butterflies. Participants will have the opportunity to care for their very own larva.
“STEAM” Saturday at Spades Park
Sept. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m.
School-aged children are invited to participate in a hands-on “STEAM” program. They’ll have the chance to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Lucha Libro: Mask Making for Kids
Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.
In celebration of Lucha Libro at the Library, kids are invited to join La Sardina Gallery for a unique Lucha Libre experience. They’ll learn about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, read a story about a young Luchador, participate in a thumb wrestling match, and create their own Luchador mask.
Second Plantings Workshop
Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to join certified Purdue Extension Master Gardener Mikel Thorne to learn about plants that thrive in cool weather.
1801 Nowland Ave.
