Play Your Way!
Grab your friends and grab a book because it's time for Summer Reading at The Indianapolis Public Library! The Library is the ultimate playground for creativity, imagination, and discovery whether you're a beginning reader or a bookworm. Join the adventure, learn something new, and become a lifelong reader!
May 30 - August 1, 2026
Track the total time you spend reading, listening to audiobooks, reading aloud to someone, or having someone read to you. If you need help finding something to read, don't worry, just ask one of your librarians! Prizes are earned at 1 hour, 5 hours, 10 hours, 15 hours, and 20 hours of reading. Learn more about Summer Reading.
Storytime for Babies & Toddlers
Storytime at West Perry - Babies and Toddlers
West Perry Branch
Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind! No registration is required.
Meet & Play at Wayne
Wayne Branch
Caregivers and children up to six years of age are invited to visit the Library's community room and play together! Caregivers can get to know other caregivers with young children. There will be a registration drive for the Summer Reading Program during the meet.
Storytime at Spades Park
Spades Park Branch
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited to join us for stories and more every Thursday in the Community Room followed by socialization time for children and caregivers.
Storytime for Preschoolers
Storytime at Warren - Preschool
Warren Branch
Preschoolers and their families are invited for weekly stories, crafts and more. Families and homeschoolers are welcome to attend.
Storytime at Spades Park
Spades Park Branch
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited to join us for stories and more every Thursday in the Community Room followed by socialization time for children and caregivers.
Storytime at Michigan Road
Michigan Road Branch
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities. No registration is required.
Arts & Crafts Programs for School Age Kids
Cardboard Creations
East Washington Branch
Create, make, and play with cardboard in this program for kids 4-8 led by Jeremy South of Ripple Mobile Arts. Dress to mess!
Children's Craft Club: Tiny Crafts!
Wayne Branch
Art isn't always big. Sometimes its small, but sometimes the best things come in small packages. Come create some tiny, but absolutely wonderful masterpieces with us!
I AM WILD Exploration
Eagle Branch
Explore the flora and fauna of different habitats through hands-on learning. Build your own bug motel, create art inspired by wildlife, and more! Based on the Indiana State Museum’s I AM WILD: A Charley Harper traveling exhibit visiting this summer. This program is for kids ages 6-12.
Gaming Programs for School Age Kids
Lego Block Party at Haughville
Haughville Branch
Let your imagination guide you in making fun Lego creations! Participate in challenges or free-build whatever you want. Legos will be provided. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
Family Game Night at Central Library
Central Library
Kids, teens, and families are invited to stop by the Kid Central on the 3rd floor for Family Game Night! We have lots of board, card, and dice games to explore, along with giant-sized chess, checkers, Jenga, and Connect 4.
Pokemon Card Trading
Glendale Branch
Bring your cards and get ready to trade! For children 11 and under only.
Take a walk and read a story as you go!
Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Stories will be rotated on a monthly basis. Families are encouraged to post photos of their visit on social media. Learn more about our StoryWalks and where they are located.