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SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper\n\n\nMeet the Pen to Paper \nWe write. We share. We live. \nPen to Paper is Indy’s most notorious coterie of misfit writers. \n\n\nWhat We Do \nIn its simplest form\, we write stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique each other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may join. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide us with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill levels\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or improve your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogues\, technical manuals … if it has words\, we’ll read it. \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/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-28/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Mailing Party
DESCRIPTION:Help Indy Reads prepare for our big seasonal appeal by preparing mailing materials\, meet new members of the community and have fun!\n\n\nVolunteer with Indy Reads anytime between 5-8pm on Tuesday\, November 4th. \nIndy Reads needs your help with preparing print materials for our end-of-year fundraising campaign! This mailing party is a great way to connect with Indy Reads and to ensure that our vital adult and family programming remains tuition-free for all. \nJoin us for this one-time volunteer opportunity Tuesday\, November 4th as we prepare letters for distribution to our Indy Reads community. \nMusic will be playing\, and good company is welcome and wanted! We welcome volunteers to stay for the entire Mailing Party or to join us for as long as you can serve. \nThank you for volunteering with us and we hope to see you soon! \nFor easy and free parking\, visit www.indyreads.org/parking.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-mailing-party/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo Write-in Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads from 6pm-7pm every Thursday in November (except Thanksgiving on 11/27) to celebrate NaNoWriMo with a write-in night!\n\n\nJoin us at Indy Reads for NaNoWriMo\, better known as National Novel Writing Month! During NaNoWriMo\, participants around the world attempt to write a 50\,000+ word novel during the month of November. Novelists are not the only writers who use the month of November to generate work; writers of all genres\, working on all projects are welcome to join us for one-hour of writing time throughout the month. \nThese informal write-ins are perfect for writers who want a space for accountability\, something different\, or even to bounce ideas off of other writers. Bring your current project or use one of the prompts provided by other local writers and collected by Indy Reads to start something new! \nWriters of all levels and ages are welcome to drop-in to Indy Reads’ community bookstore between 6pm-7pm to work during any or all of the Write-Ins: \nThursday\, November 6 \nThursday\, November 13 \nThursday\, November 20 \nCLOSED – Thursday\, November 27 \nHappy reading (and writing)! We’ll see you soon! \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/nanowrimo-write-in-nights/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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-21/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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.Join 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.All ages are welcome to attend! Spanish Conversation Circles are open to Indy Reads students\, their families\, and the public. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – 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! $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! $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! Other – “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-23/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Mailing Party
DESCRIPTION:Help Indy Reads prepare for our big seasonal appeal by preparing mailing materials\, meet new members of the community and have fun!\n\n\nVolunteer with Indy Reads anytime between 3-6pm on Tuesday\, November 11. \nIndy Reads needs your help with preparing print materials for our end-of-year fundraising campaign! This mailing party is a great way to connect with Indy Reads and to ensure that our vital adult and family programming remains tuition-free for all. \nJoin us for this one-time volunteer opportunity Tuesday\, November 11 as we prepare letters for distribution to our Indy Reads community. \nMusic will be playing\, and good company is welcome and wanted! We welcome volunteers to stay for the entire Mailing Party or to join us for as long as you can serve. \nThank you for volunteering with us and we hope to see you soon! \nFor easy and free parking\, visit www.indyreads.org/parking.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-mailing-party-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm!\n\n\nHosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller\, these play readings feature a rotating cast of local actors. No props\, no preparation\, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform. \nThis monthly event is on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm! Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Pay-What-You-Can \nHere’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! \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/indy-actors-playground-26/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo Write-in Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads from 6pm-7pm every Thursday in November (except Thanksgiving on 11/27) to celebrate NaNoWriMo with a write-in night!\n\n\nJoin us at Indy Reads for NaNoWriMo\, better known as National Novel Writing Month! During NaNoWriMo\, participants around the world attempt to write a 50\,000+ word novel during the month of November. Novelists are not the only writers who use the month of November to generate work; writers of all genres\, working on all projects are welcome to join us for one-hour of writing time throughout the month. \nThese informal write-ins are perfect for writers who want a space for accountability\, something different\, or even to bounce ideas off of other writers. Bring your current project or use one of the prompts provided by other local writers and collected by Indy Reads to start something new! \nWriters of all levels and ages are welcome to drop-in to Indy Reads’ community bookstore between 6pm-7pm to work during any or all of the Write-Ins: \nThursday\, November 6 \nThursday\, November 13 \nThursday\, November 20 \nCLOSED – Thursday\, November 27 \nHappy reading (and writing)! We’ll see you soon! \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/nanowrimo-write-in-nights-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251114T130000
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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-27/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper\n\n\nMeet the Pen to Paper \nWe write. We share. We live. \nPen to Paper is Indy’s most notorious coterie of misfit writers. \n\n\nWhat We Do \nIn its simplest form\, we write stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique each other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may join. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide us with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill levels\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or improve your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogues\, technical manuals … if it has words\, we’ll read it. \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/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-29/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251115T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Melissa Fraterrigo with Sarah Layden
DESCRIPTION:Join Melissa Fraterrigo and Sarah Layden for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of Fraterrigo’s new memoir: The Perils of Girlhood!\n\n\nOn Saturday\, November 15 at 5pm\, join Melissa Fraterrigo for a reading and conversation with Sarah Layden! \nMelissa will read from her new memoir\, The Perils of Girlhood\, and then have a brief discussion with fellow author Sarah Layden.  \nThe discussion and Q&A will cover the personal and emotional toll of being female in our culture\, how pop culture objectified girls and women in the 80s and 90s\, and the hard conversations all of us need to have as we guide our children into the future. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support the nearly 500 adult students in our English literacy classes. \n\n\n\nAbout Melissa Fraterrigo  \nMelissa Fraterrigo’s memoir\, The Perils of Girlhood\, was published by the University of Nebraska Press in Fall 2025. She is also the author of the novel Glory Days (University of Nebraska Press)\, which was named one of “The Best Fiction Books of 2017” by the Chicago Review of Books as well as the short story collection The Longest Pregnancy (Livingston Press). Her fiction and nonfiction have appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies from storySouth and Shenandoah to Notre Dame Review\, Sou’wester and The Millions. She teaches creative writing at Purdue University\, in the Butler University MFA in Creative Writing program\, and is also the founder and executive director of the Lafayette Writers’ Studio in Lafayette\, Indiana\, where she offers classes on the art and craft of writing. She lives with her husband and two daughters in West Lafayette\, Indiana.                            \nAbout The Perils of Girlhood \nLike many girls growing up in the eighties and nineties\, Melissa Fraterrigo leaned on popular culture to transition from childhood to adolescence and beyond. Judy Blume told stories about girls embracing their imperfections; Madonna encouraged bold moves. But Fraterrigo’s experiences with dating and attempts to refashion her body through diet and exercise left her feeling far from empowered. It wasn’t until Fraterrigo became a mother to twin daughters and they began their own self-criticisms that she questioned how she might help them navigate their own girlhoods.  \nA handsome swim coach’s advances\, an anxious daughter soothing her father’s temper\, the history of Mace\, and the joy of female friendship: these are some of the memories that shape Fraterrigo’s worldview as an adult. Written with lyricism and insight\, The Perils of Girlhood provides a reckoning and a reclamation. And while these personal narratives developed from Fraterrigo’s desire to guide her daughters\, their universal truths compel us to consider how best to bring all of our daughters into the future.  \n\n\n\nAbout Sarah Layden \nSarah Layden is the author of Imagine Your Life Like This (University of Wisconsin Press\, 2023)\, The Story I Tell Myself About Myself\, winner of the 2017 Sonder Press Chapbook Competition\, and Trip Through Your Wires (Engine Books\, 2015)\, a novel. She is co-author with Bryan Furuness of The Invisible Art of Literary Editing (Bloomsbury Academic\, 2023.) Her short fiction can be found in Boston Review\, Stone Canoe\, Blackbird\, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency\, the anthologies Best Microfiction 2020\, Welcome to the Neighborhood\, and Sudden Flash Youth\, and elsewhere. Her recent nonfiction work has appeared in The Washington Post\, Newsweek\, Poets & Writers\, Salon\, River Teeth\, The Millions\, and Identity Theory. She is an associate professor of English at Indiana University Indianapolis.  \nAbout Imagine Your Life Like This  \nThe characters who inhabit Sarah Layden’s short story collection are on the verge of change—if only they could see themselves and their situations with greater clarity. Caught in the midst of crises\, they stumble toward the future without fully understanding their past. Layden’s deft\, spare prose sketches worlds and lives with telling details\, juggling disparate strands of identity and often revealing the deeper truths in unexpected moments of epiphany.  \nA bride-to-be puts on her detective hat when her groom goes missing. A woman returns to college after escaping an abusive marriage\, only to discover her professor is a fraud. Reunited at a high school reunion\, two former classmates completely misinterpret a critical incident from a decade prior. These and other characters find themselves lonely and in limbo\, their self-identity as blurry as the old photographs they cling to with stubborn intensity.  \nSet mostly in the Midwest and upstate New York\, Imagine Your Life Like This captures everyday Americans in all their discontent\, misunderstandings\, and dogged determination for a better world.  \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-melissa-fraterrigo-with-sarah-layden/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251118T210000
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club at Kan-Kan Cinema: Bridget Jones's Diary
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 18 at 7pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Bridget Jones’s Diary 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 of Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding after the film. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Film: Bridget Jones is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary. \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-at-kan-kan-cinema-bridget-joness-diary/
LOCATION:Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant\, 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20251023T204808Z
CREATED:20251023T204808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204808Z
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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 typically held 6pm on every fourth 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 are typically held on the second 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\nJoin us in advancing 100% literacy for all! 1 in 6 Hoosiers struggle to read above a fifth-grade level. At Indy Reads\, our mission is to build the literacy\, English language\, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential. \nAs a volunteer with Indy Reads\, you will make a difference for our students every day. Whether you serve in a Community Classroom (virtual or in-person)\, in our community bookstore in Fountain Square\, or as a one-time Day of Service participant\, your time and talent will have a vital impact as we strive for 100% literacy for all. \nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media: Facebook and Instagram. Also\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-virtual-26/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20251020T192229Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T192229Z
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SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo Write-in Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads from 6pm-7pm every Thursday in November (except Thanksgiving on 11/27) to celebrate NaNoWriMo with a write-in night!\n\n\nJoin us at Indy Reads for NaNoWriMo\, better known as National Novel Writing Month! During NaNoWriMo\, participants around the world attempt to write a 50\,000+ word novel during the month of November. Novelists are not the only writers who use the month of November to generate work; writers of all genres\, working on all projects are welcome to join us for one-hour of writing time throughout the month. \nThese informal write-ins are perfect for writers who want a space for accountability\, something different\, or even to bounce ideas off of other writers. Bring your current project or use one of the prompts provided by other local writers and collected by Indy Reads to start something new! \nWriters of all levels and ages are welcome to drop-in to Indy Reads’ community bookstore between 6pm-7pm to work during any or all of the Write-Ins: \nThursday\, November 6 \nThursday\, November 13 \nThursday\, November 20 \nCLOSED – Thursday\, November 27 \nHappy reading (and writing)! We’ll see you soon! \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/nanowrimo-write-in-nights-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251121T200000
DTSTAMP:20250918T163501Z
CREATED:20250830T143625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T163501Z
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SUMMARY:Do Good\, Read Scrolls: D&D at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm\, to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons! All levels welcome.\n\n\nJoin Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor for Dungeons & Dragons at Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm! \nDungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a roleplaying game where players create characters and roll dice to complete quests. This program is designed for people who have never played before\, as well as players who want to make new friends in short campaigns. \n5pm-6pm: Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will learn the basics of how to play together. This includes the basics of roleplaying\, the dice\, how to read a character sheet\, classes\, simple combat\, and more! \n6pm-8pm: Play Dungeons & Dragons! Using what you have learned in the first hour\, Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor will take you through a short\, 2-hour adventure where you can test your character in a fantasy world. \nThis recurring event is recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited to 15 players per session. \nDice\, character sheets\, and any maps\, minis\, or terrain that we need will be provided. Happy adventuring; we’ll see you soon! \n \nLogan Taylor is a writer and teacher working in Indianapolis. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Latin and English from Wabash College. He also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Butler University. Logan spends his time writing fiction\, playing tabletop RPGs\, teaching Vonnegut\, and arguing for the artistic merit of videogames on his blog. \nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286 \nInstagram: @LoganTaylorWriting \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/do-good-read-scrolls-dd-at-indy-reads-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251123T170000
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SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm! Please note that November’s book club has been rescheduled to November 23. Let’s dive into some great conversations together!\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 have some great conversations around some great 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+. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\n2025 Book Club Reading List:  \nJanuary: All About Love by Bell Hooks \nFebruary: Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson \nMarch: Women and Other Monsters by Jess Zimmerman \nApril: Bursting at the Seams by Chantel Massey \nMay: The Great Displacement by Jake Bittle \nJune: Queering Contemplations by Cassie Hall \nJuly: Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa \nAugust: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria \nSeptember:  The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison \nOctober: Nothing Special by Katie Cook \nNovember: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer \nDecember: No Book \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-22/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251126T193000
DTSTAMP:20251016T203551Z
CREATED:20250331T184808Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Lit Stage Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the last Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Performers of all art forms welcome!\n\n\nJoin us for Indy Reads Lit Stage on the last Wednesday of each month at 6pm (except when Indy Reads is closed for holidays). \nThe word Lit is short for literacy\, the mission of Indy Reads! Lit is also a popular Black cultural word that means something is entertaining or exciting. \nThe Lit Stage open mic welcomes people of all ages\, art forms\, and languages to share your talents with our shared community. Open mic performances can include singing\, monologues\, skits\, dancing\, comedy\, poetry and essay reading\, and more! \nPerformers are welcome to use the stage area\, podium\, and microphone. We ask that performances keep to about 5 minutes. Participants can perform again if time allows. \nPlease note the Lit Stage open mic is family friendly. Explicit language\, gestures\, and behaviors are not allowed. If you are including music in your performance\, we require radio edits only. \n\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-lit-stage-open-mic-11/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251129T190000
DTSTAMP:20251016T174517Z
CREATED:20251016T174516Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Small Business Saturday (November 29\, 11am-7pm) with your local indie bookstore! We are celebrating shopping small with our $10 Fill-Your-Own-Tote Sale. Bring a tote or bag of ANY SIZE and fill it with select used books for only $10! \n\n\n\nIn addition\, select NEW titles will be 20-40% off all day. We know that many of our friends in Fountain Square will also be celebrating\, so be sure to check out the promotions in other small businesses in our neighborhood. \n\n\n\nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support the nearly 500 adult students in our English literacy programs. Happy reading; we’ll see you soon!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/small-business-saturday/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20251110T150128Z
CREATED:20251110T145858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T150128Z
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SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Claus Visits Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads for our annual winter celebration in Indy Reads’ community bookstore on Wednesday\, December 3 from 6-8pm!\n\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for our annual winter celebration in Indy Reads’ community bookstore on Wednesday\, December 3 from 6-8pm!  \nChildren are welcome to bring their holiday wishes and take a photo with our special guest Kwanzaa Claus! An Indy Reads team member will be available to take photos or you may take your own. Every child will receive a free goodie to take home. \nKwanzaa Claus is visiting Indy Reads from Ujamaa Community Bookstore and is brought to life by Flanner House CEO Dr. Brandon D. Cosby. \nAll ages are welcome. \nBrowse our bookish merch and our selection of both new and used books\, and pick up gifts for your loved ones these season in support of literacy for all. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for nearly 500 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\nFlanner House is a hub of community\, innovation\, support\, and resilience that’s mission is to support\, advocate for and empower individuals\, children and families by applying educational\, social and economic resources that move members of the community towards stabilization\, and self-sufficiency. Learn more at flannerhouse.org. \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/kwanzaa-claus-visits-indy-reads-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20251121T193512Z
CREATED:20251121T193448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193512Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity Mailing Party: Come When You Can!
DESCRIPTION:Help Indy Reads prepare for our big seasonal appeal by preparing mailing materials. Meet new members of the community and have fun!Volunteer with Indy Reads anytime between 4-7pm on Thursday\, December 4. Indy Reads needs your help with preparing print materials for our end-of-year fundraising campaign! This mailing party is a great way to connect with Indy Reads and to ensure that our vital adult and family programming remains tuition-free for all. Join us for this one-time volunteer opportunity Thursday\, December 4 as we prepare letters for distribution to our Indy Reads community. Music will be playing\, and good company is welcome and wanted! We welcome volunteers to stay for the entire Mailing Party or to join us for as long as you can serve. Thank you for volunteering with us and we hope to see you soon!For easy and free parking\, visit www.indyreads.org/parking.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-mailing-party-come-when-you-can/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251206T113000
DTSTAMP:20251024T173217Z
CREATED:20251024T173217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T173217Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our monthly Drag Story Hour!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join our local storytellers\, 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\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\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/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-and-aqua-marie-13/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20251117T145411Z
CREATED:20251117T145157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T145411Z
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SUMMARY:Dabke Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Arab Alliance of Indiana at Indy Reads at 2pm on Saturday\, December 6 for a Dabke Workshop!\n\n\nJoin Arab Alliance of Indiana at Indy Reads on December 6  from 2-4pm for an afternoon of learning\, dance\, and community as we learn a traditional Levant folk dance during this Dabke workshop! \nOur workshop will begin with a brief introduction to what Dabke is and a history of the dance. This will be followed by a Dabke demonstration. Afterwards\, we will move into learning the dance as a group. To end the event we will put our newfound knowlege and steps to practice with a group dance! \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nAll ages are welcome! \nSpace is limited to 35 attendees. \n\n\n\nArab Alliance of Indiana is an Arab-led non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich heritage of Arab communities. Our mission is rooted in honoring our traditions\, uplifting our culture\, and fostering unity among Arab Americans and their allies. \nThrough education\, cultural programming\, and community engagement\, we strive to build greater awareness and appreciation for Arab history\, values\, and contributions. By providing learning opportunities and creating spaces for dialogue\, we empower individuals of all backgrounds to connect\, grow\, and celebrate the beauty of Arab identity. \nAt the Arab Alliance of Indiana\, we believe that heritage is not only something to be remembered\, but something to be shared. Together\, we will ensure our voices are heard\, our stories are told\, and our community continues to thrive for generations to come \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/dabke-workshop/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251206T183000
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SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper\n\n\nMeet the Pen to Paper \nWe write. We share. We live. \nPen to Paper is Indy’s most notorious coterie of misfit writers. \n\n\nWhat We Do \nIn its simplest form\, we write stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique each other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may join. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide us with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill levels\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or improve your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogues\, technical manuals … if it has words\, we’ll read it. \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/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-30/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T140000
DTSTAMP:20251117T150714Z
CREATED:20251117T150700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T150714Z
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SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and our new host Kayla to learn how to crochet with us!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages Crochet Circle hosted by Kayla B. Sundays in December at 12pm!  \nThis is a free event for all ages where crocheters of all levels can come together to meet other crocheters in the community! \nWe will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. \nIf you have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! \nCrochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. \n\n\n\nKayla is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book.  \n\n\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/crochet-circles/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T190000
DTSTAMP:20251110T210118Z
CREATED:20251110T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T210118Z
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club at Kan-Kan Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 7 at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol 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 of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens after the film. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film: The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder\, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present\, which helps change his view on life. \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-at-kan-kan-cinema-the-muppet-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant\, 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20250909T135805Z
CREATED:20250830T143626Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm!\n\n\nHosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller\, these play readings feature a rotating cast of local actors. No props\, no preparation\, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform. \nThis monthly event is on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm! Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Pay-What-You-Can \nHere’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! \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/indy-actors-playground-27/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251212T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T193947Z
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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-28/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20251212T172921Z
CREATED:20251031T174815Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Do Good\, Read Scrolls: D&D at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to illness. We will see you for our next session on Friday\, January 16!\n\n\nJoin Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor for Dungeons & Dragons at Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm! \nDungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a roleplaying game where players create characters and roll dice to complete quests. This program is designed for people who have never played before\, as well as players who want to make new friends in short campaigns. \n5pm-6pm: Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will learn the basics of how to play together. This includes the basics of roleplaying\, the dice\, how to read a character sheet\, classes\, simple combat\, and more! \n6pm-8pm: Play Dungeons & Dragons! Using what you have learned in the first hour\, Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor will take you through a short\, 2-hour adventure where you can test your character in a fantasy world. \nThis recurring event is recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited to 15 players per session. \nDice\, character sheets\, and any maps\, minis\, or terrain that we need will be provided. Happy adventuring; we’ll see you soon! \n\n\n\nLogan Taylor is a writer and teacher working in Indianapolis. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Latin and English from Wabash College. He also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Butler University. Logan spends his time writing fiction\, playing tabletop RPGs\, teaching Vonnegut\, and arguing for the artistic merit of videogames on his blog.  \nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286  \nInstagram: @LoganTaylorWriting  \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/do-good-read-scrolls-dd-at-indy-reads-8/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251213T140000
DTSTAMP:20251124T162457Z
CREATED:20251104T192333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T162457Z
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SUMMARY:Author Expo at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on Saturday\, December 13\, 12pm-2pm to meet Indiana authors\, buy books\, and support local!\n\n\nJoin local authors for our next Author Expo on Saturday\, Decmeber 13\, 12pm-2pm! \nThese expos are free events for authors and attendees where local authors meet the community and offer signings for a 2-hour period. \nEach author is provided a table which will be their space to converse\, market\, and sign their works during the expo. \n\n\nFeatured Authors:  \nAsher Boyan \nPatrick Jones \nKelsey Mills \nMara Van Nacht \nPaige Shipley \nElise Tegegne \n\n\n\nAsher Boyan \nAsher has been wandering the realms of fantasy for over three decades – sometimes reading\, sometimes writing\, and occasionally (often) forgetting to come back to reality. He is the architect of Halbrun\, a sprawling continent destined to serve as the backdrop for his planned nine-book Stone Warden series.  \nThe first book\, Shifter\, was published in September 2025.  \nWhen Asher isn’t plotting epic quests or wrangling wayward characters\, he typically immerses himself in worldbuilding in his ‘spot’ on the couch in Indianapolis. A former business owner\, web developer\, and non-profit founder\, he spends his free time playing “the world’s most popular role-playing game” (alongside some of his characters)\, visiting with friends (usually talking about his books\, much to his wife’s chagrin)\, or – weather permitting – floating lazily in circles around the pool while pondering the mysteries of life (in every world \n\n\n\nShifter \nAn epic fantasy adventure of lost magic\, dangerous journeys\, and a half-elf forced to choose between light and darkness. Arracnoth has known struggles all his life. Orphaned after his adoptive mother’s death\, the half-elven wanderer longs for a quiet future with his closest friend\, Avanstel. But when three mysterious strangers arrive\, everything changes – Avanstel may be the missing heir to an elven kingdom. Their search for the truth becomes a perilous quest through forgotten lands\, where ancient magic stirs\, treachery hides in plain sight\, and a shadowy enemy pursues them at every turn. In the duplicitous elven society\, Arracnoth will uncover arcane secrets\, face betrayal\, and discover a hidden ancestry that could alter the fate of the entire realm. But every choice has a cost. Friendship will be tested. Secrets will be revealed. And destiny will demand its price. Shifter by Asher H. Boyan is perfect for fans of epic fantasy novels\, “chosen one” adventures\, and richly woven magical worlds. If you enjoy the intricate worldbuilding of Brandon Sanderson\, the political intrigue of Robin Hobb\, and the heart of Tolkien’s friendships\, this journey will keep you turning pages late into the night.  \n\n\n\nPatrick Jones \nDr. Patrick H. Jones II is an education leader and equity strategist who serves as Managing Director at the Charter School Growth Fund\, where he supports charter CEOs through leadership development and strategic advising. He began his career in Los Angeles and spent over a decade at Tindley Accelerated Schools in Indianapolis as a teacher\, principal\, and director of secondary schools. At The Mind Trust\, he led initiatives in school incubation\, talent strategy\, and equity. Dr. Jones is also the founder of Exponentia Prime\, a math equity nonprofit that delivers joyful\, rigorous\, and culturally affirming math experiences for Black and Brown youth through story-based learning\, math competitions\, and a Sports Analytics Fellowship. He holds degrees from Fisk University (B.S.)\, CSU Dominguez Hills (M.A.)\, and Marian University (Ed.D.). He lives in Indianapolis with his wife\, Camike’ and their two children.  \n\n\n\nExponentia Prime: Geometry Generation \nWhen Prime and Factor get pulled into the Land of Geometry\, math becomes an action-packed adventure! From battling Rhombus Beasts with triangle cannons to rebuilding a crumbling city using the strongest shapes\, they discover how geometry powers the world—bridges\, towers\, honeycombs\, and more. Packed with fast-paced fun\, real math concepts\, and the joy of problem-solving\, Geometry Generation shows kids that shapes aren’t just in a textbook—they’re the building blocks of imagination\, creativity\, and a stronger future. \n\n\n\nExponentia Prime: The Great Unknown  \nExponentia Prime is a book about adventure and math problem solving. The story is centered around a main character\, Prime\, and her quest to save the Land of Algebra. \n\n\n\nThe Quantum Slugger \n Introducing a super cool story about two baseball players named Robinson and Clemente. They play in the amazing Quantum League! Robinson and Clemente are also really smart at science and making things. They work together to create a super special baseball bat named Heru that can hit awesome home runs.  \n\n\n\nKelsey Mills \nKelsey Mills is an Indianapolis poet who can be found with a cup of coffee in hand whilst romanticizing whatever moment she’s standing in. eat me\, drink me is her first published poetry collection and she hopes you walk away with something you can keep! \n\n\n\nEat Me\, Drink Me \neat me\, drink me is a collection of confessional poems on the many forms of metaphorical consumption of a person. this compilation of poems are a tangible map of what navigating through the grooves of your brain can look like. the hope is that these words provide a comfort while you sit in spaces\, that it will promote curiosity to explore the rooms and compartments inside of yourself\, and that it will propel you into believing that you can make it to the other side of a moment. these poems weave together grief\, love\, healing\, and what it’s like to try and put words to seemingly indescribable feelings. \n\n\n\nMara Van Nacht \nMara van Nacht spends her days dreaming up stories of dragons\, secrets\, and magical worlds\, and her nights insisting that coffee and wine are food groups in their own right. An avid traveler at heart\, Mara prefers to be in motion whenever possible\, and has likely drafted more words on airplanes than in any office or café. When she isn’t writing\, she can usually be found with her husband and two cats\, caught up in a board game at a local trivia night\, or yelling at the TV during a sporting event—anything competitive tends to win over her heart. Auras of the Fallen Stars is her debut novel and book one in her fantasy series entitled Descendants of the Stars. Book two in the series\, Truths of the Allied Guild\, is expected to release in late Spring 2026 \n\n\n\nAuras of the Fallen Stars \nAugust Monroe never wanted war—only to cross the river and train under a world-renowned chef. Then a Sovereign’s unchecked rage cleaved the world in two and stole the only person who ever truly knew her. She should’ve drowned in grief. Instead\, she sharpened her knives. When her mentor rises at the head of a growing resistance\, August refuses to stand aside. But war offers no clean lines\, and patience runs thin. Desperate for answers\, she infiltrates the palace of a powerful sovereign\, stepping straight into the shadows of the magic that destroyed her world. But something ancient stirs in her blood—something the Fallen Stars would kill to possess.  \nIn a realm unraveling with secrets\, magic\, and betrayal\, August will stop at nothing to find the people she loves—even if it takes everything she has\, and even if everyone else gives up. Betrayal. Found family. Feminine rage. And a girl who refuses to break. This is August’s story—and she’ll walk through fire to make it her own. Auras of the Fallen Stars is for lovers of epic and romantic fantasy\, found family\, vast worlds\, unique magic\, political divide\, relatable main characters and feminine rage. \n\n\n\nPaige Shipley \nPaige Darling lives and writes in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, with a boisterous daughter\, a very patient husband\, a neurotic terrier (Plum)\, most of a cat (Madeline) and entirely too many plants. She has a BA in English Literature with an emphasis on Gothic Literature from Purdue University\, and an MPA in Environmental Policy Analysis from Indiana University\, which is such a Gemini thing to do. She started writing short stories (and terrible poetry\, which she thankfully abandoned) as a teenager before discovering the world of Fan Fiction in college. She will never\, ever reveal her FanFic pseudonym. Lemon & Thyme is her first novel. When she’s not writing novels\, she does legal research for environmental cases\, experiments in the kitchen\, travels as often as possible\, and plays with yarn and fabric. She can often be found with her backside up in the air\, muttering to herself while weeding the garden.  \n\n\n\nLemon & Thyme \nMarigold Avonlea leads a charming life with Declan\, her very human boyfriend in a little cottage on the outskirts of town\, where her gifts for all things growing and little moments of magic generally go unnoticed. As a creature who has worn and discarded various identities for over a hundred years\, she is delighted by the normalcy she’s found in her Midwestern human and fairy community. All is perfect\, until a new creature comes to town. Marigold’s world is abruptly upended following a malevolent organization’s blunder\, and she is forced to revisit darker chapters of her life’s story to save the man and the life that she loves. With the support of a community of fairies\, witches\, the occasional werewolf\, and a whole lot of magic\, she embarks on a journey that will forever change her life\, and make her question how far she is willing to go for the people – and creatures – who matter.  \n\n\n\nElise Tegegne \nLiving alone and young as a high school French teacher in Ethiopia\, I found a world that beautifully upended mine. I found God with skin and bones. And I found the one my soul loves. \nAfter giving birth to my son\, I left my teaching career to pursue the delights of motherhood and writing. Since then I’ve been listening for God’s voice in the rhythms of everyday life\, keeping my eyes open for abundant graces—and seeking to capture what I find in words. \nMy work appears in Plough\, Ekstasis\, The Windhover\, Dappled Things’ blog\, Rock & Sling\, Eclectica (Spotlight Runner-up)\, Fathom\, Fare Forward\, Risen Motherhood\, (in)courage\, The Indianapolis Star\, Indianapolis Monthly\, and Ginosko Literary Journal\, among others. One of my stories also appears in Yet We Still Have Hope: Stories of Courage from Women Serving Around the World published by Velvet Ashes. \nMy first book In Praise of Houseflies: Meditations on the Gifts in Everyday Quandaries (Calla Press) is now available wherever books are sold. \nI received a BA in Creative Writing and French from Indiana University and hold an MFA from Seattle Pacific University. \n\n\n\nIn Praise of Houseflies: Meditations on the Gifts in Everyday Quandaries \nThrough the lens of personal experience\, Elise Tegegne reflects on the redemptive glimmers in ordinary challenges ranging from canceled flights to insomnia. In Praise of Houseflies gives readers an opportunity to listen for what their own everyday quandaries can teach and to delight in the abundant graces blossoming within them. It is an essential message of hope\, joy\, and redemption imparted through deep\, nourishing reflection. \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! \n\n\nInterested in being an Featured Author in future Expo? \nThose interested in participating in an Author Expo must be willing to have their books sold on consignment through Indy Reads. If you are interested in being a featured author during an Author Expo\, please visit www.indyreads.org/submit-an-event to learn more.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-expo-at-indy-reads-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and our new host Kayla to learn how to crochet with us!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages Crochet Circle hosted by Kayla B. Sundays in December at 12pm!  \nThis is a free event for all ages where crocheters of all levels can come together to meet other crocheters in the community! \nWe will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. \nIf you have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! \nCrochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. \n\n\n\nKayla is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book.  \n\n\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/crochet-circles-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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