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eBook Tinker Station
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, May 30, 2013
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Age Level: No Age Restrictions
Category: Computers & Technology


Patrons are invited to learn how to select and use eReaders, as well as search and download materials from the Library's extensive collection of eBooks, audiobooks and digital music. Patrons can drop in anytime during this two-hour visit by the Library's traveling eBook Tinker Station, which is staffed by an eReader expert who can answer questions about the equipment and collection. The Station provides reliable and unbiased information about this growing technology. The Tinker Helpline is also available to call for answers to your questions at 275-4500. This service is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.



Franklin Road Book Discussion
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Monday, June 3, 2013 6:30 pm

Age Level: Adults
Category: Book Discussion


Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program.
The book to be discussed is "The Town" (book 3 of the "Awakening Land Trilogy") by Conrad Richter.



Critter Chats
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, June 6, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Activity


Children and families are invited to meet an animal face-to-face and spend time getting to know about it. Presented by Animalia, this program will allow attendees to ask questions about the animal they see. This program is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Critter Chat programs made possible by The Kroger Co.



Summer Showtime Films: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:45 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Wolves, Chickens & Pancake Fun!
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Preschool (3-5), School Age (6-11)
Category: Story Time


Children ages 3 - 7 and an adult are invited for stories about wolves, chickens and pancakes. Children will then participate in pancake flipping.



Summer Films for Teens: Dark Knight
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, June 13, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Teen (12-17)
Category: Movie


Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Dark Knight" (PG-13).



Summer Showtime Films: Madagascar 3
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Madagascar 3" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Madagascar 3
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Madagascar 3" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Madagascar 3
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 5:45 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Madagascar 3" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Madagascar 3
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Madagascar 3" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Accordion Travel Map Collage Workshop
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 2:30 pm

Age Level: School Age (6-11)
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Children ages 8 and up are invited to create a road map to guide their travels using stickers, old maps and other images. This 60-minute workshop is presented by Art With a Heart.



Accordion Travel Map Collage Workshop
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:00 pm

Age Level: School Age (6-11)
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Children ages 8 and up are invited to create a road map to guide their travels using stickers, old maps and other images. This 60-minute workshop is presented by Art With a Heart.



Accordion Travel Map Collage Workshop
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:00 pm

Age Level: School Age (6-11)
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Children ages 8 and up are invited to create a road map to guide their travels using stickers, old maps and other images. This 60-minute workshop is presented by Art With a Heart.



Summer Films for Teens: Avengers
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level:
Category: Movie


Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Avengers" (PG-13).



Summer Showtime Films: Peter Pan
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Peter Pan" (G).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Peter Pan
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Peter Pan" (G).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Peter Pan
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 5:45 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Peter Pan" (G).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Peter Pan
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Peter Pan" (G).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Can You Dig It Juggling Show with Troy Roark
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 4:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Presentation or Lecture


Children and families are invited for a funny and insightful educational program by Master Entertainer Troy Roark. His show is filled with juggling, magic and comedy. Attendees will leave with a message that will be remembered long after the show is over.



Can You Dig It Juggling Show with Troy Roark
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 6:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Presentation or Lecture


Children and families are invited for a funny and insightful educational program by Master Entertainer Troy Roark. His show is filled with juggling, magic and comedy. Attendees will leave with a message that will be remembered long after the show is over.



Indiana Pacers Fan Van
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:30 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Story Time


Children of all ages and families are invited to take a reading time out and read like a pro with members of the Indiana Pacers. This storytime will feature community guest readers and the Indiana Pacers' "wheel of prizes."



Franklin Road Book Discussion
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Monday, July 1, 2013 6:30 pm

Age Level: Adults
Category: Book Discussion


Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program.
The book to be discussed is "Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half the World" by Dina Bennett.



Summer Showtime Films: Frankenweenie
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Frankenweenie" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Frankenweenie
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Frankenweenie" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Frankenweenie
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 5:45 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Frankenweenie" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



Summer Showtime Films: Frankenweenie
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Frankenweenie" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing at the Summer Reading Desk.



CLANG! Concert
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 4:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Presentation or Lecture


Children and families are invited to a fun music concert featuring the percussion group, CLANG! Its musicians play homemade and wacky instruments. Kids will have a chance to help out with the music!



CLANG! Concert
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Presentation or Lecture


Children and families are invited to a fun music concert featuring the percussion group, CLANG! Its musicians play homemade and wacky instruments. Kids will have a chance to help out with the music!



Frog Fun
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Preschool (3-5), School Age (6-11)
Category: Story Time


Children ages 3 - 7 are invited to listen to frog stories and show off their skills by leaping like a rabbit or frog.



Duct Tape Messenger Bags: Teen Workshop
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, July 11, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Teen (12-17)
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Teens are invited to use sharp cutting tools to create a one-of-a-kind messenger bag during this workshop presented by Art With a Heart. Attendees should arrive on time so they can complete the project.



Duct Tape Messenger Bags: Teen Workshop
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:00 pm

Age Level: Teen (12-17)
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Teens are invited to use sharp cutting tools to create a one-of-a-kind messenger bag during this workshop presented by Art With a Heart. Attendees should arrive on time so they can complete the project.



Summer Showtime Films: Wreck-It Ralph
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Wreck-It Ralph" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing.



Summer Showtime Films: Wreck-It Ralph
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Wreck-It Ralph" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing.



Summer Showtime Films: Wreck-It Ralph
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:45 pm

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Wreck-It Ralph" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing.



Summer Showtime Films: Wreck-It Ralph
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 10:15 am

Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families
Category: Movie


Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Wreck-It Ralph" (PG).
Free tickets are available 30 minutes before each showing.



Summer Films for Teens: The Amazing Spider-Man
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 2:00 pm

Age Level: Teen (12-17)
Category: Movie


Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Amazing Spider-Man" (PG-13).



Altered Album Cover Art Workshop
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, July 18, 2013 10:30 am

Age Level: School Age (6-11)
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Children ages 8 and up are invited to talk about and investigate the album art of The Beatles. Presented by the Indianapolis Art Center, this workshop will show young ones how visual art and music work together. Using collage materials and old LP sleeves, participants will alter an album cover to create a new, original cover for the recording artist or group of their choice.



Altered Album Cover Art Workshop
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:30 pm

Age Level: School Age (6-11)
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Children ages 8 and up are invited to talk about and investigate the album art of The Beatles. Presented by the Indianapolis Art Center, this workshop will show young ones how visual art and music work together. Using collage materials and old LP sleeves, participants will alter an album cover to create a new, original cover for the recording artist or group of their choice.



ABC's of Diabetes
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Age Level: Adults
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Class members will participate in individual consultations will a registered dietitian, registered nurse and health educator. Register by calling 221-2094 or online at www.mchd.com/diabetes.



ABC's of Diabetes
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Age Level: Adults
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Class members will participate in individual consultations will a registered dietitian, registered nurse and health educator. Register by calling 221-2094 or online at www.mchd.com/diabetes.



ABC's of Diabetes
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Age Level: Adults
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Class members will participate in individual consultations will a registered dietitian, registered nurse and health educator. Register by calling 221-2094 or online at www.mchd.com/diabetes.



Win Against Invasive Plants
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Monday, August 26, 2013 6:30 pm

Age Level: Adults
Category: Class or Workshop


Adults are invited to this one-hour workshop presented by the Hoosier Heartland Resource Conservation and Development council in cooperation with other agencies on invasive plant identification and control. With this information the typical homeowner can begin to eradicate invasive plants on their property or in their neighborhood.



ABC's of Diabetes
Franklin Road Branch (South)
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Age Level: Adults
Category: Class or Workshop


Registration Required

Adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes along with family members and friends are invited to this four-part series accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. It includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Class members will participate in individual consultations will a registered dietitian, registered nurse and health educator. Register by calling 221-2094 or online at www.mchd.com/diabetes.