CENTRAL LIBRARY
— Job Center at Central Library
April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 & 29 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.
April 7, 14 & 18 from noon to 5 p.m.
Free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills.
— Game Night
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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.
— Knit One, Crochet Too
April 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
For adults, a night of fiber crafts and fun. Bring current work in progress or start something new. Basic materials available for beginners.
— Science of the Fidget Spinner Class for Kids
April 2 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Children ages 7 and up are invited to use Legos to explore the physics of energy, friction and forces.
— Microsoft Word 2010 Basics*
April 2 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
How to write letters, resumes, papers, and other documents. Before taking this class, attendees should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.
— Teen Hip Hop Dance
April 2 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Teens are invited to try Hip Hop dance. They can wear comfortable clothing to learn dance moves from professional instructors from Iibada Dance Company.
— Cutting the Cable Cord: Free to Stream*
April 3 from 2 to 4 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.
— Minecraft Club
April 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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.
— Android Smartphone & Tablet Open Lab*
April 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Get help organizing pictures, downloading and deleting apps, backing up pictures and contacts online, using the touch screen effectively, and managing a device’s storage.
— Zany Noodles for Kids!
April 4 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Children ages 6 and up make and taste veggie noodles in this hands-on class presented by the Marion County Health Department.
— eBook Tinker Station
April 4, 11, 18 & 25 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.
— Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics*
April 4 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 participants should be comfortable using Microsoft Word.
— Little Learners Storytime
April 5 from 11a.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.
— Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
and Related IndyPL Resources
April 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Start the journey of discovering your family history with an introduction to Ancestry Library Edition. Before taking this class, should have experience using a computer and websites.
— How to Build a Nonprofit Organization Series – Program Development
April 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Discover the main components of a solid program plan that will help provide quality service in the community. The seminar is best for those who have already established their nonprofit organization.
— How to Build a Nonprofit Organization Series – Effective Grant Proposals and Management
April 6 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Learn useful tips on how to write compelling proposals and effective post-grant procedures. This seminar is best for those who have already established their nonprofit organization.
— Robots After Noon in the Learning Curve
April 7 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.
— Coloring Café
April 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 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.
— Ask-a-Lawyer
April 9 from noon to 4 p.m.
Adults can receive free legal advice through one-on-one consultations with qualified, licensed attorneys who are members of the Indianapolis Bar Association. For those unable to attend, call 317-269-2000 between noon and 8 p.m. to speak with an attorney.
— Start Building a Free Website With Wix*
April 9 from 2 to 4 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.
— Getting Started With Canva
April 10 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.
— 3D Printing @ Central
April 10 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.
— Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 Basics*
April 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn to create presentations and standalone slideshows for work, school or personal use. Before taking this class, should be comfortable using Microsoft Word.
— Pete the Cat Art Mystery Workshop
April 13 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Preschoolers ages 3-6 are invited to solve the mystery together during this program presented by The Art Lab.
— Young Actors Theatre Performance for
Youth & Families: Inspired by the Life of Albert Einstein
April 13 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Performance about Sonny, the most popular girl in school, whose life begins to change after she watches a documentary about Albert Einstein. Her friends start rumors about Sonny: she’s weird, snobby or nuts. Can a class project about Einstein change everyone’s minds for the better?
— Online Safety & Privacy*
April 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to protect yourself from dishonest practices on the Internet. To take this class, must have a sound understanding of the keyboard, mouse, Internet and email.
— How to Build a Nonprofit Organization Series –
Developing and Managing Effective Nonprofit Boards
April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn best practices, tips and tools for several elements of the successful board. This seminar is best for those who have already established their nonprofit organization.
— Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate*
April 16 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.
— Internet Basics*
April 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn to use links, read Internet addresses, save addresses for future visits, and search the Web.
— Cloud Computing Using Google Drive*
April 18 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.
— Gmail Basics*
April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Learn to manage an email account, send files and keep the inbox free of spam email. Requires experience using the mouse, keyboard and Internet.
— Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Intermediate*
April 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.
— Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate*
April 23 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
For those comfortable using Microsoft Word, learn to use some of its more advanced features. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is necessary for this class.
— How to Use the Keyboard and Mouse:
Introduction to Computers*
April 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.
— Organize and Protect Your Computer*
April 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn to manage computer files, improve computer performance, and protect the computer from unwanted files and software. Should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.
— Babies First Loving Spoonfuls:
Caregiver and Child Nutrition
April 26 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Parents and caregivers are invited as the Marion County Health Department will offer guidance on baby nutrition.
— Cloud Computing Using Microsoft
OneDrive and Office Online*
April 26 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.
— Computer Club in the Makerspace
April 27 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.
— Introduction to Photoshop Using Photoshop Elements 9*
April 30 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.
40 E. St. Clair St. / 317-275-4100
Garfield Park Branch
— Job Center at the Library
April 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills.
— Open Computer Lab
April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m.
April 16 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Receive personalized assistance in using Microsoft Word and other applications. Discover Library eBooks, eMagazines, Kanopy, Hoopla, OneClickDigital, and the many Library online databases.
— Magic Quilt Storytime
April 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Families are invited for stories, songs and rhymes. Afterward they can stay for a planned craft activity or play.
— Beginning Computer Classes: Keyboard,
Mouse and Other Computer Basics
April 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to learn how to click, scroll and what to do with some of those strange keys on the keyboard.
— Baby Animals with Silly Safaris
April 13 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Preschoolers are invited to learn about and visit with baby animals during a workshop presented by Silly Safaris.
— Science of the Fidget Spinner Class for Kids
April 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Children ages 7 and up are invited to use Legos to explore the physics of energy, friction and forces.
— A Plethora of Computer Classes: Bibliocommons
April 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to use the new features of the Library’s website and catalog, including the chance to share favorite items and get recommendations from our librarians.
— Minecraft Club
April 22 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.
— Hexbug Maze Design Class for Kids
April 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Children ages 6 and up are invited to dive into architecture, design, circuits and art skills as they create their own hexbug maze during this class presented by Ripple Mobile Arts.
2502 Shelby St. / 317-275-4490
