Community members seeking a free, fun, and cozy place to take their kids this holiday season should look no further than The Indianapolis Public Library. Throughout December, families can enjoy seasonal programming, including opportunities to meet live reindeer and Nutcracker Sweets performances by the Indianapolis Ballet. Adults can join in the holiday cheer, too, with crafting workshops where participants can make unique, giftable goods.
- Meet a Reindeer with Silly Safaris – Various dates, times, and branch locations
- Nutcracker Sweets with the Indianapolis Ballet – Central Library – December 4 at 4:30 p.m. and December 6 at 11:30 a.m.
- The Gurl Code Holiday Card & Cookie Competition – Central Library – December 13 – 11:00 a.m.
- Makers Crafts 2026 Calendars – Central Library – December 13 – 2:30 p.m.
Explore the full lineup of free winter and holiday events on our online calendar.
Immigration in Central Indiana. Central Indiana is home to over 200,000 immigrants who contribute $2.1 billion in annual taxes and hold $6.3 billion in spending power. The Indianapolis Public Library’s upcoming Date and Drafts program, in collaboration with The Polis Center, SAVI, and WFYI, will explore immigration as it functions in Central Indiana: part of the region’s labor market, its neighborhoods, and its role in driving economic opportunity and equity. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, with the presentation beginning at 6 p.m. Community members can register online to attend and enjoy drinks, snacks, and great conversation.
Next Library sale coming Dec. 12-16. The Indy Library Store, located in the Library Services Center at 2450 N. Meridian St., is a collaborative effort between the Library and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation to raise awareness and funds for Library programming in all 25 branches. Find recent bestsellers, classics, DVDs and Blu-rays, music CDs, LPs, audiobooks, and more at discount prices. See the full schedule online.
