Events at the Library
Events for May 22-September 21, 2013 |
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Microsoft Excel Basics
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to an introduction of this spreadsheet program offered in Office 2010. Learn how to create, edit and save spreadsheets, how to use formulas and print, and receive other tips and hints. This class is for those who have attended the Microsoft Word class or who have equivalent PC experience. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
In partnership with WorkOne and EmployIndy, the Library presents a free class for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
In partnership with WorkOne and EmployIndy, the Library presents a free class for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
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Introduction to Computer Basics at East 38th Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to learn about computer use, including basic terms, computer components and how to use a mouse. Participants also will be introduced to popular computer technology. | |||
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East Thirty-Eighth Street 10th Anniversary!
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Age Level: No Age Restrictions | |||
The entire community is invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the East Thirty-Eighth Street Branch. In addition to information from community vendors, activities will include storytelling, face painting, twisty balloons, animals by Silly Safari, crafts, food and door prizes. A performance by the percussion group CLANG and short skit by the Ashanti Children's Theatre also will be featured. Children can sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and teens can sign up for a summer art project. Be sure to join us for other special activities in celebration of 10 wonderful years! | |||
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CLANG! Concert
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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! | |||
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Summer Showtime Films: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (PG). | |||
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Introduction to Computer Basics at East 38th Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to learn about computer use, including basic terms, computer components and how to use a mouse. Participants also will be introduced to popular computer technology. | |||
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East Thirty-Eighth Street Book Discussion
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: Pitch Perfect
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Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Pitch Perfect" (PG-13). | |||
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Summer Showtime Films: Hotel Transylvania
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Hotel Transylvania" (PG). | |||
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to an introduction to word processing using Microsoft Office 2010. Learn to create, edit and save documents, and how to format and print. Basic computer skills and familiarity with the mouse and keyboard are required. | |||
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Tribute to Percy Jackson: Mythology 101
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children ages 8 and older are invited to explore the world of Greek mythology mixed in with a little magic during this program presented by FamilyTime Entertainment. Fans of the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan can pick up a free copy of one of the books in the series, while supplies last, at the program. | |||
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Gardening by the Book Club: Gardening as Therapy
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Join Master Gardener Candice Dooley for a history of horticultural therapy during this presentation designed to explore the many reasons we garden. Dooley will share photos and stories of gardening in times of war, illness, incarceration and homelessness. She will encourage attendees to garden as though their lives depended on it. | |||
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Mobile Lab for Children
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Young ones ages 10 - 14 are invited to use laptops and software to explore digital creations of music, art and film inspired by the colorful era of the 1960's. Each participant will receive a USB drive to keep. | |||
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Critter Chats
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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. | |||
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Mobile Lab for Children
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Young ones ages 10 - 14 are invited to use laptops and software to explore digital creations of music, art and film inspired by the colorful era of the 1960's. Each participant will receive a USB drive to keep. | |||
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Neighborhood Disaster Resiliency and Citizen CPR
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Age Level: Teen (12-17), Adults, Families | |||
Learn how to cope with a disaster and protect yourself, your family and your neighborhood during this workshop presented by the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis. The workshop, which will include training in hands-only CPR, will show how to prepare in advance if basic services, such as water, gas, electricity and communications, were cut off. It will also show how to work with those in your support network, including family, friends and neighbors, as a team. | |||
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Mobile Lab for Children
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Young ones ages 10 - 14 are invited to use laptops and software to explore digital creations of music, art and film inspired by the colorful era of the 1960's. Each participant will receive a USB drive to keep. | |||
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Mobile Lab for Children
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Young ones ages 10 - 14 are invited to use laptops and software to explore digital creations of music, art and film inspired by the colorful era of the 1960's. Each participant will receive a USB drive to keep. | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: The Amazing Spider-Man
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Amazing Spider-Man" (PG-13). | |||
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Summer Showtime Films: Rise of the Guardians
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Rise of the Guardians" (PG). | |||
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Mobile Lab for Children
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Young ones ages 10 - 14 are invited to use laptops and software to explore digital creations of music, art and film inspired by the colorful era of the 1960's. Each participant will receive a USB drive to keep. | |||
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Mobile Lab for Children
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Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (12-17) | |||
Registration Required | |||
Young ones ages 10 - 14 are invited to use laptops and software to explore digital creations of music, art and film inspired by the colorful era of the 1960's. Each participant will receive a USB drive to keep. | |||
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Microsoft Excel Basics
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to an introduction of this spreadsheet program offered in Office 2010. Learn how to create, edit and save spreadsheets, how to use formulas and print, and receive other tips and hints. This class is for those who have attended the Microsoft Word class or who have equivalent PC experience. | |||
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Intermediate Word With Microsoft 2010 at East 38th Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
If you are comfortable using Microsoft 2010 Word but would like to learn more about the program's bells and whistles, you are invited to learn to use columns, bullets, basic graphics and shortcuts to make documents more functional and attractive. | |||
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Accordion Travel Map Collage Workshop
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
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. | |||
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Critter Chats
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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. | |||
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Creative Writing Workshop
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Registration Required | |||
Children ages 9 and up and teens are invited to a series of creative writing workshops during which they'll compile a bound book of their writings completed during the series that they can take home. This stimulating series is a great opportunity for participants to let their creative juices flow and have writing be a part of their summer. | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: Fast Five
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Fast Five" (PG-13). | |||
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Summer Showtime Films: Wreck-It Ralph
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Wreck-It Ralph" (PG). | |||
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Introduction to Computer Basics at East 38th Street
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to learn about computer use, including basic terms, computer components and how to use a mouse. Participants also will be introduced to popular computer technology. | |||
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Can You Dig It Juggling Show with Troy Roark
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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. | |||
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Critter Chats
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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. | |||
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Creative Writing Workshop
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Registration Required | |||
Children ages 9 and up and teens are invited to a series of creative writing workshops during which they'll compile a bound book of their writings completed during the series that they can take home. This stimulating series is a great opportunity for participants to let their creative juices flow and have writing be a part of their summer. | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: Avengers
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Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Avengers" (PG-13). | |||
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Critter Chats
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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. | |||
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Creative Writing Workshop
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Age Level: | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children ages 9 and up and teens are invited to a series of creative writing workshops during which they'll compile a bound book of their writings completed during the series that they can take home. This stimulating series is a great opportunity for participants to let their creative juices flow and have writing be a part of their summer. | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: Men in Black 3
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited to a showing of the film, "Men in Black 3" (PG-13). | |||
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Summer Showtime Films: Madagascar 3
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Madagascar 3" (PG). | |||
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Indiana Pacers Fan Van
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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." | |||
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Altered Album Cover Art Workshop
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Age Level: School Age (6-11) | |||
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. | |||
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Critter Chats
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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. | |||
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Creative Writing Workshop
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Age Level: | |||
Registration Required | |||
Children ages 9 and up and teens are invited to a series of creative writing workshops during which they'll compile a bound book of their writings completed during the series that they can take home. This stimulating series is a great opportunity for participants to let their creative juices flow and have writing be a part of their summer. | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: Dark Knight
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Dark Knight" (PG-13). | |||
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Summer Showtime Films: Frankenweenie
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Frankenweenie" (PG). | |||
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Gardening by the Book Club: Edible Plants of Indiana
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited as Dan Anderson of the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society discusses common garden and field "weeds" that are edible and nutritious. He'll bring live samples and lead a discussion on how to find and prepare some of these often neglected plants. | |||
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Card Making Workshop
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Age Level: Teen (12-17), Adults | |||
Registration Required | |||
Adults and teens are invited to learn how to make beautiful cards for any occasion during this program presented by Mary Tillotson. | |||
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Critter Chats
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Age Level: Children of All Ages, Families | |||
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. | |||
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Duct Tape Messenger Bags: Teen Workshop
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
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. | |||
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Summer Showtime Films: Here Comes the Boom
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Children and families are invited for a showing of the film, "Here Comes the Boom" (PG). | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: Inception
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Inception" (PG-13). | |||
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Summer Films for Teens: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
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Age Level: Teen (12-17) | |||
Teens are invited for a showing of the film, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (PG-13). | |||
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East Thirty-Eighth Street Book Discussion
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Age Level: Adults | |||
Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program. | |||
Previous Events
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Job Center at the Library
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Age Level: Adults | |||
In partnership with WorkOne and EmployIndy, the Library presents a free class for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. | |||
