BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indy Reads - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://indyreads.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indy Reads REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240410T200000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200304Z CREATED:20240208T212827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200304Z UID:10001074-1712772000-1712779200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic with Indiana Humanities DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month at Indy Reads on April 10th at 6pm! This event is hosted by Lydia Johnson.\n\n\nJoin Indiana Humanities and Indy Reads for our National Poetry Month Open Mic Night on April 10th at 6pm! This all-ages open mic will be hosted by poet and Indy Reads’ Vice President of Operations Lydia Johnson. \nAll forms of poetry are welcome. We ask that no explicit language be shared\, as this is a family event. \nWe’ll see you soon! \n\n\n\nLYDIA JOHNSON is a poet and writer from Gary\, Indiana. Her writing has been published in BLACKBERRY: a magazine\, Glamour Magazine\, Kiwanis Magazine and the books Women in Clothes\, Writers Resist: Hoosier Writers Unite\, and Belt Publishing’s The Gary Anthology. She received her M.F.A in Creative Writing from Butler University and lives in Indianapolis\, Indiana. She has taught poetry workshops and led book discussions for the Indiana Writers Center\, Indiana Humanities and other local nonprofits. She volunteers as an Editorial Assistant for The Indianapolis Review and serves as a judge for various writing contests geared toward young writers. \n\n\n\nIndiana Humanities is a statewide nonprofit that infuses the humanities into our daily lives. We do this by providing grants\, convening discussions\, uplifting humanities scholars\, spotlighting humanities organizations and activities\, and creating our own programs that help Hoosiers think\, read and talk. \nLearn more about Indiana Humanities here. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can! Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-open-mic-with-indiana-humanities/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ea7d7d9c609f96463332d3908335a39d-SGyZbS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240411T190000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200305Z CREATED:20231127T204555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200305Z UID:10000394-1712854800-1712862000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-30/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240412T130000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200306Z CREATED:20231115T192614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200306Z UID:10000364-1712923200-1712926800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person Sessions are at 12pm on every 2nd Friday! \n \nIf you are interested in a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. You will need to register on the Virtual Info Session EventBrite. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-person-8/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/89e578e6c8a6099765be961d2e991445-T0BxJp.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240413T160000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200307Z CREATED:20240208T212829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200307Z UID:10001075-1713016800-1713024000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:The Power of Questions\, Imagination and Storytelling in Poetry DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana Humanities\, Indiana Authors Awards\, and Indy Reads for a workshop with Chantel Massey on April 13th at 2pm!\n\n\nLucille Clifton says “We can create what we cannot imagine.” In this workshop\, for kids\, teens and adults\, we will use poetry by Ross Gay\, Lucille Clifton\, Mari Evans and more\, prompts\, and engaging activities to explore what they would like to see for their future\, ask them what kind of people they hope to be\, and learn about how to build a better community themselves and the ones they love. \nThis workshop is most appropriate for participants ages 10+. \nThank you to Indiana Humanities and Indiana Authors Awards for their partnership with this workshop! We will see you at Indy Reads on April 13th at 2pm. \n\n\n\nCHANTEL MASSEY is a storyteller\, poet\, author\, teaching artist\, editor\, organizer\, educator\, practicing Afrofuturist\, and avid anime lover from Indiana. Massey is a fellow of The Watering Hole and received support from VONA poetry\, Brooklyn Poets\, Hurston/Wright Foundation\, and Tin House. She is a 2023 Best of Net Award winner and 2020 Indiana Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards Emerging Author finalist for her first collection of poetry\, Bursting At The Seams (VK Press\, 2018)\, a MidwestBlack girl coming of age story. Massey founded the literary arts organization\, UnLearn Arts\, radically dedicated to amplifying and cultivating the craft and wellness of BIPOC writers in the Midwest and elsewhere. Alongside performing poetry\, Massey serves as board member and Community Outreach Committee member for youth poetry organization\, Word As Bond and reader at Revolute Magazine. Massey is also a teaching artist for the Asante Art Institute Zora’s Daughters writing program\, and a Caliban Art Board Member. \n\n\n\nIndiana Authors Awards is powered by Indiana Humanities. \nLearn more about the Indiana Authors Awards Writing Workshop series here. \n\n\n\nIndiana Humanities is a statewide nonprofit that infuses the humanities into our daily lives. We do this by providing grants\, convening discussions\, uplifting humanities scholars\, spotlighting humanities organizations and activities\, and creating our own programs that help Hoosiers think\, read and talk. \nLearn more about Indiana Humanities here. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can! Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-power-of-questions-imagination-and-storytelling-in-poetry/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/76c640f29dcaa73ec61939b5ba628195-jZen0l.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240413T190000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200308Z CREATED:20240226T193125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200308Z UID:10001090-1713024000-1713034800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hope is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come together. \n4-5pm Workshop: come with what you are working on or writing prompts can be provided5-5:30pm Break/Network5:30-7pm Open Mic \nThis monthly event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from purchases at Indy Reads directly support our adult education programming. \n\n\n\nIndyUntitled is an independent writers’ collective consisting of multi-talented individuals with a common goal of connecting our neighbors and friends through poetry. They strongly believe that access to free art and literacy is vital to the health and strength of our community. They aim to progress and uplift writers of all skill sets through workshops\, open mics\, and publication opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writing-workshop-and-open-mic-with-indyuntitled-2/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6f879cff2e918cda9f1748859880c3a5-AvJBIK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240414T150000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200320Z CREATED:20240311T195919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200320Z UID:10001104-1713099600-1713106800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Book Release: Gals Guide Anthology | Nourish DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 14th at 1pm for a reading from the new Gals Guide Anthology: Nourish!\n\n\nWhat Nourishes You?Nourishment is stitched in the clothing we have worn\, steeped in the food we have cooked\, echoed in the roads we have traveled. Devour stories and poems from 33 diverse authors about the people\, places\, and moments that nourish. \nThis is the third anthology curated and published by Gal’s Guide; a unique women’s history lending library that preserves\, shares\, and champions women’s achievements. The Gals Guide Anthology is a yearly effort to hold open a space for insightful voices. \nContributors will read selections from the new Gals Guide Anthology: Nourish. This reading is suitable for all ages. Signed copies of the books will be available to purchase. \nJoin us on April 14th at 1pm for this event! \n\n\n\nSavor 33 unique authors sharing their poems and stories about nourishment. \nIn this anthology\, you’ll find seasoned authors such as; Trudy Krisher\, Liz Flaherty\, Angie Lipp Klink\, Chris Dean and more! \nNew writers making their entrance into print are Clare Doolin\, Leslie Steele\, and Andria Weyrich. \nGal’s Guide is proud of each of its authors and can’t wait to share their words with you! \n\n\n\nAbout Gal’s Guide Press \nGal’s Guide Press was created out of the Gal’s Guide Library\, the first women’s history lending library in the United States. Founded in 2020 Gal’s Guide’s mission is to provide an independent women’s history library to preserve\, collect\, share\, and champion women’s achievements and lessons learned. Gal’s Guide Anthology: Women of History was released in 2022. The following year released Gals Guide Anthology: Journey. 2024 will see the release of Gals Guide Anthology: Nourish. Gal’s Guide will always be a place where all are welcome and women’s achievements and voices are preserved and shared. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/book-release-gals-guide-anthology-nourish/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/e65f08741d6629a32919b699f437d065-3bbSBO.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240414T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240414T170000 DTSTAMP:20240320T200321Z CREATED:20231220T161134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T200321Z UID:10001005-1713110400-1713114000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circles DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads for Spanish language practice on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm! This program is open to all ages.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm to practice your Spanish language skills! Our volunteers and students will facilitate fun\, easy conversation in our community bookstore during this program. \nAll ages are welcome to attend! Spanish Conversation Circles are open to Indy Reads students\, their families\, and the public. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees who would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/spanish-conversation-circles-4/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/0e547bcd22adbe83d769d2b22ef3d458-nPumWP.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240417T190000 DTSTAMP:20240415T205626Z CREATED:20240320T200322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T205626Z UID:10001107-1713373200-1713380400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-2/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c3c6c618780d396aa7224d37359eb751-n8DuT1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240418T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240418T090000 DTSTAMP:20240416T160919Z CREATED:20240206T140739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T160919Z UID:10001071-1713423600-1713430800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:The Ruby Slippers Fundraising Breakfast DESCRIPTION:On April 18\, 2024\, Indy Reads will host its 40th anniversary breakfast fundraiser: The Ruby Slippers Breakfast.  We expect more than 300 attendees\, representing every corner of our community\, to celebrate our ruby anniversary: 40 years of empowering adults in central Indiana through literacy. To ensure as many people as possible can attend\, individual tickets are $25! \n\n\n\nThe morning will highlight and celebrate Indy Reads’ work and impact on our community and society.  As in all our programs\, the Ruby Slippers Breakfast will feature Indy Reads students at the center of the program\, spotlighting the achievements\, talents\, and expertise of our adult learners. Attendees will enjoy presentations from students and leadership\, as well as a hot breakfast and community.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate our last 40 years and to help us launch the next 40 years of Literacy for All.  \n\n\n\nThere is no place like Indy Reads! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-ruby-slippers-fundraising-breakfast/ LOCATION:Ivy Tech Community College Culinary & Conference Center\, 2820 N Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RUBY-SLIPPERS-ANNOUNCEMENT-1.16.24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240418T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20240415T205627Z CREATED:20231127T204555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T205627Z UID:10000395-1713459600-1713466800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-31/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240421T180000 DTSTAMP:20240320T202453Z CREATED:20240320T201412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T202453Z UID:10001122-1713715200-1713722400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Jurassic Park DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 21st at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Jurassic Park at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie! \n\n\n\nPlease purchase tickets to Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie’s film screening here. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free book club and discussion after the film led by Molly Sweets. There will also be a costume contest with a prize package from Indy Reads and Kan-Kan. \n\n\n\nMolly Sweets is a life-long dinosaur enthusiast. She had childhood dreams of being a paleontologist but with her severe asthma\, she was forced to abandon Brontosaurs for bronchospasms. \n\n\n\nA graduate of Indiana University at Indianapolis\, she has an English degree with a Concentration in Film Studies and Theory and a minor in Literature so it’s unsurprising that her love of dinosaurs extends to Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. Over the years\, she has worn out three trade paperbacks of the novel and her original VHS copy of the film (replaced with a DVD copy\, the first DVD she purchased). The dinosaur devotion doesn’t stop there. Molly is a fervent gamer and has over a dozen dinosaur-themed games\, as well as having spent (number redacted) hours playing Jurassic World Evolution and its sequel. \n\n\n\nAside from prehistory\, Molly has a passion for reading\, gaming\, medieval calligraphy and illumination\, and crochet. \n\n\n\nYou must buy tickets for this event. If you would like to include a donation to Indy Reads as part\, please use the “Donate” button. Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/book-to-film-club-with-kan-kan-cinema-jurassic-park/ LOCATION:Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant\, 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jurassic-Park-Kan-Kan.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240424T190000 DTSTAMP:20240420T130603Z CREATED:20231115T192558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T130603Z UID:10000352-1713981600-1713985200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date that works best for you! \n \nVirtual Info Sessions are at 6pm on every 4th Wednesday! \n \nIf you register for the Virtual Info Session\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the session. \n \nIf you are interested in an In-Person Info Session\, those take place on the 2nd Friday of the month at 12pm. You will need to register on the In-Person Info Session EventBrite. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-virtual-7/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ec197be6528dbd25b3f4916b273bed28-5vpNcz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240425T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240425T190000 DTSTAMP:20240420T130604Z CREATED:20231127T204557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T130604Z UID:10000396-1714064400-1714071600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-32/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240428T130000 DTSTAMP:20240124T142439Z CREATED:20240124T142439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T142439Z UID:10001042-1714305600-1714309200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:For April\, we’re reading Educated by Tara Westover! \n\n\n\nWe will meet at Indy Reads\, as usual. To get to the room\, pass the checkout counter\, go down the hall\, and take a left. Masks welcome\, but not mandatory. \n\n\n\nEducated by Tara WestoverTara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho\, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her “head-for-the-hills bag”. In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother\, a midwife and healer\, and in the winter she salvaged in her father’s junkyard. \n\n\n\nHer father forbade hospitals\, so Tara never saw a doctor or nurse. Gashes and concussions\, even burns from explosions\, were all treated at home with herbalism. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. \n\n\n\nThen\, lacking any formal education\, Tara began to educate herself. She taught herself enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University\, where she studied history\, learning for the first time about important world events like the Holocaust and the civil rights movement. Her quest for knowledge transformed her\, taking her over oceans and across continents\, to Harvard and to Cambridge. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far\, if there was still a way home. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-2/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Educated-by-Tara-Westover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240428T170000 DTSTAMP:20240420T130605Z CREATED:20240102T201803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T130605Z UID:10001030-1714320000-1714323600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm! Let’s geek out over our Book of the Month!\n\n\nThe Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to geek out over books\, or someone who is looking to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! \nHosted by Gya Torres and Casey Culp\, our monthly book club is intended to be a fun\, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! \nThis monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. \n\n\n\n2024 Books of the Month \nJanuary: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn \nFebruary: Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford \nMarch: Bride by Ali Hazelwood \nApril: Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo \nMay: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman \nJune: It Came From the Closet edited by Joe Vallese \nJuly: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles \nAugust: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel \nSeptember: Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna \nOctober: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe \nNovember: You\, Again by Kate Goldbeck \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-4/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/a5c1d5073c39c1f97d0a729b482b2bf0-7hL5qd.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240501T190000 DTSTAMP:20240430T144823Z CREATED:20240320T200341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T144823Z UID:10001108-1714582800-1714590000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-3/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c3c6c618780d396aa7224d37359eb751-n8DuT1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240502T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240502T190000 DTSTAMP:20240430T144825Z CREATED:20231127T204558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T144825Z UID:10000397-1714669200-1714676400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-33/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240504T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240504T113000 DTSTAMP:20240503T192312Z CREATED:20231221T175838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T192312Z UID:10001019-1714818600-1714822200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie! DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our Drag Story Hour! Fun for the entire family!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie as they capture the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and give kids a glamorous and positive role model. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \n\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensation of Indianapolis that has more energy than a can of Red Bull spiked with a 5hr energy. They are always filled to brim with unicorn energy and enjoy spending each story hour with their little royal friends. Their favorite book as a kid was Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. \n\n\n\nAqua MarieHey my name is Aqua Marie. She/her are my pronouns in drag. I have been doing Drag since November 2023. I have helped with the Indy Drag Theater with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administration\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love that I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that with others! \n\n\nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-13/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/e3c37f94db53e15e59662879667cb997-WEwV5x.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240504T160000 DTSTAMP:20240503T192313Z CREATED:20240420T130607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T192313Z UID:10001134-1714831200-1714838400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Author Reading: Courtney Corlew DESCRIPTION:Join Courtney Corlew and discussion partner Kristen Bales for a Q&A and signing of Courtney’s new book\, A Little Bit Extra!\n\n\nJoin Courtney Corlew and discussion partner Kristen Bales for a Q&A and signing of Courtney’s new book\, A Little Bit Extra on May 4th at 2pm! \nThe first hour will be a discussion on the book between Courtney and Kristen\, opening up for questions towards the end. The second hour will be a meet-and-greet and signing. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nA Little Bit ExtraAge: 18+\, contains explicit content \nThe plan was simple… \nMove to Los Angeles. Check. \nJoin an acting group. Check. \nBe wary of distractions… \nLand a leading role… \nCassie Mitchell always wanted to see herself on the big screen\, but after five years dedicated to chasing that dream\, she’s not sure she can make it. \nWhen A-list actor Emmet Davis\, with his tousled hair and teasing winks\, dines in her section at the diner\, their flirtatious encounter sparks curiousity in Cassie\, but she never expects to see him again. That is\, until she accepts a job at January Studios and runs into Emmett\, who happens to be the movie’s leading actor\, during her first day on set. \nEmmett has been an actor his whole life\, but he starts to question it when he meets Cassie. She’s sassy\, supportive\, and suddenly he can’t go a day without thinking of her. And because of her\, Emmett’s deciding if now is the right time to defy his father’s legacy and chase his own dreams. \nDespite Cassie’s determination to avoid men in the industry\, she and Emmett quickly become friends while attempting to deny their ever-growing chemistry. \nAnd even though their relationship is forbidden and could cause Cassie to lose her job\, they can’t seem to stay away from one another. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-courtney-corlew/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ccfd1510a082134a436dedd99196d934-1vuvO5.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240508T193000 DTSTAMP:20240507T172221Z CREATED:20231018T151616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T172221Z UID:10000335-1715191200-1715196600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Poetry & More Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Poets\, storytellers\, and more welcome!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for our Poetry & More Open Mic Night! Performers may sign up beginning at 5pm and will be called to perform in the order they signed up. \n***Special February Date: February 7th \nAll performance styles are welcome including singers/songwriters\, poetry readings\, monologues/theater\, dance\, comedy and more. We ask to keep your performance to approximately 3 minutes. If there is time remaining\, participants are welcome to share another selection. \nPlease note this is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY event. Explicit language\, gestures\, behavior are prohibited. For music\, radio edit is required. \nPerformers are welcome to use our stage\, podium\, and microphone for their piece. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-7/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/9872d20b307fab70066b8afc63bbbe70-CesUeg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240509T190000 DTSTAMP:20240507T172222Z CREATED:20231127T204558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T172222Z UID:10000398-1715274000-1715281200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-34/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240510T130000 DTSTAMP:20240507T172223Z CREATED:20231115T192616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T172223Z UID:10000366-1715342400-1715346000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person Sessions are at 12pm on every 2nd Friday! \n \nIf you are interested in a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. You will need to register on the Virtual Info Session EventBrite. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-person-9/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/89e578e6c8a6099765be961d2e991445-T0BxJp.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240511T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240511T190000 DTSTAMP:20240507T172226Z CREATED:20240226T193126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T172226Z UID:10001091-1715443200-1715454000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hope is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come together. \n4-5pm Workshop: come with what you are working on or writing prompts can be provided5-5:30pm Break/Network5:30-7pm Open Mic \nThis monthly event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from purchases at Indy Reads directly support our adult education programming. \n\n\n\nIndyUntitled is an independent writers’ collective consisting of multi-talented individuals with a common goal of connecting our neighbors and friends through poetry. They strongly believe that access to free art and literacy is vital to the health and strength of our community. They aim to progress and uplift writers of all skill sets through workshops\, open mics\, and publication opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writing-workshop-and-open-mic-with-indyuntitled-3/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6f879cff2e918cda9f1748859880c3a5-AvJBIK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240512T170000 DTSTAMP:20240507T172227Z CREATED:20231220T161140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T172227Z UID:10001006-1715529600-1715533200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circles DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads for Spanish language practice on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm! This program is open to all ages.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm to practice your Spanish language skills! Our volunteers and students will facilitate fun\, easy conversation in our community bookstore during this program. \nAll ages are welcome to attend! Spanish Conversation Circles are open to Indy Reads students\, their families\, and the public. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees who would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/spanish-conversation-circles-5/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/0e547bcd22adbe83d769d2b22ef3d458-nPumWP.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20240513T165743Z CREATED:20240320T200402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T165743Z UID:10001109-1715792400-1715799600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-4/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c3c6c618780d396aa7224d37359eb751-n8DuT1.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240516T190000 DTSTAMP:20240513T165744Z CREATED:20231127T204559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T165744Z UID:10000399-1715878800-1715886000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-35/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240513T165745Z CREATED:20240430T144611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T165745Z UID:10001135-1716028200-1716033600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Book Release: Indianapolis Scavenger with Katy Mann DESCRIPTION:Join Katy Mann\, founder of Indy with Kids\, for a Q&A and signing of her new book\, Indianapolis Scavenger!\n\n\nJoin Katy Mann\, founder of Indy with Kids\, for a Q&A and signing of her new book\, Indianapolis Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Indianapolis’s Hidden Treasures\, on May 18 at 10:30am. \nKaty will present a variety of ideas for summer fun in Indianapolis\, plus share some hidden gems in Indy right out of her debut book\, Indianapolis Scavenger. After signing your book\, she will send you on your way to discover the clues hidden in plain sight in Fountain Square\, and 18 other walkable neighborhoods. \nThis presentation is designed for adult attendees of all ages and children accompanied by well-behaved adults. \nAll proceeds from book sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming. \n\n\n\nIndianapolis Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Indianapolis’s Hidden Treasures \nDo you know Indianapolis better than your friends? Are you new to the area and want to see it all and explore the city? \nThis book will send you on a guided scavenger hunt\, dispersed across 19 of the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and cultural districts. The clues within are your compass\, guiding you through breathtaking parks\, historical monuments and oddities\, local businesses and restaurants\, sports arenas\, public art installations\, and architectural marvels unique to the city. \nEvery clue holds a delightful discovery or an unexpected revelation about Indiana’s capital city. Whether you aim to be the solver-of-all-riddles; desire a spirited adventure with family or friends; are looking for a unique date-night activity; or want to indulge in a solitary\, creative journey\, you’ll unveil new charms of Indianapolis. \nLifestyle and Indianapolis family expert Katy Mann from indywithkids.com has created a collection of quests with historical context\, storytelling\, and a bit of poetic flair. Join other Indianapolis scavenger-hunt enthusiasts at indyscavengerhunt.com. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author \nKaty Mann\, the creator of Indywithkids.com\, grew up in Southern California. Her parents regularly took the family on road trips near and far to see incredible places and have unforgettable experiences. Katy’s explorations have taken her to Africa\, South America\, Central America\, and Europe\, but her favorite adventures are alongside her husband and four children in her chosen home state of Indiana. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/book-release-indianapolis-scavenger-with-katy-mann/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/c5ca4255f960e0120a08923e11563046-2SbTQx.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240519T180000 DTSTAMP:20240320T202428Z CREATED:20240320T201944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T202428Z UID:10001123-1716134400-1716141600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Mary Poppins DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 19th at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Mary Poppins at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie! \n\n\n\nPlease purchase tickets to Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie’s film screening here. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free book club and discussion after the film. \n\n\n\nMary Poppins: In turn of the century London\, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father. \n\n\n\nYou must buy tickets for this event. If you would like to include a donation to Indy Reads\, please use the “Donate” button. Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/book-to-film-club-with-kan-kan-cinema-mary-poppins/ LOCATION:Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant\, 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-Poppins.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240522T190000 DTSTAMP:20240513T165747Z CREATED:20231115T192559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T165747Z UID:10000353-1716400800-1716404400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date that works best for you! \n \nVirtual Info Sessions are at 6pm on every 4th Wednesday! \n \nIf you register for the Virtual Info Session\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the session. \n \nIf you are interested in an In-Person Info Session\, those take place on the 2nd Friday of the month at 12pm. You will need to register on the In-Person Info Session EventBrite. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-virtual-8/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ec197be6528dbd25b3f4916b273bed28-5vpNcz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240523T190000 DTSTAMP:20240523T170400Z CREATED:20231127T204600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T170400Z UID:10000400-1716483600-1716490800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org. URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-36/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/84c2dfdeae835a0d8b9bbbe1eb4e6cab-WUvFfy.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR