BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indy Reads - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Indy Reads 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260313T130000 DTSTAMP:20251023T200828Z CREATED:20251023T200828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T200828Z UID:10001517-1773403200-1773406800@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 second Friday! \n \nIf you are interested in a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the fourth 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\nJoin us in reaching 100% literacy for all! 1 in 6 Hoosiers cannot 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-in-person-31/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/89e578e6c8a6099765be961d2e991445-gRB9vm.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260314T190000 DTSTAMP:20251024T201759Z CREATED:20251024T201759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201759Z UID:10001574-1773504000-1773514800@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. We meet on the second Saturday of each month at Indy Reads! \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-25/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/6f879cff2e918cda9f1748859880c3a5-xepTA3.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260120T154522Z CREATED:20260120T152549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T154522Z UID:10001645-1773576000-1773583200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Crochet Circles DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and volunteer Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet!Join Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages\, all-ages Crochet Circles hosted by Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sundays* of the month! This is a free event for all ages where crochet community can come together to meet\, learn\, and support eachother! We will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. If you have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. *Please note that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. Kayla B. 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. 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 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! $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/crochet-circles-17/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Crochet-Circles-Banner-Updated.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260315T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260325T122400Z CREATED:20260325T122400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122400Z UID:10001717-1773586800-1773590400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-3/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Conversation-Circles-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T183628Z CREATED:20260206T183107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T183628Z UID:10001661-1773918000-1773946800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Indie Book Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and other participating organizations for the third annual Indy Indie Book Crawl March 19-22\, 2026!Welcome to the Indy Indie Book Crawl 2026! We are thrilled that you are BACK for year THREE of supporting local\, independent\, and community bookstores and shops across Central Indiana. IIBC2026 runs from Thursday\, March 19 through Sunday\, March 22. Indy Reads’ adjusted community bookstore hours: Thursday: 11-7pm Friday: 11-8pm Saturday: 10-7pm Sunday: 10-5pm **All proceeds from our community bookstore support Indy Reads’ tuition-free adult education classes of nearly 500 learners! Indy Reads will have a $10 Bring-Your-Own-Tote Sale March 19-March 22. Bring a bag or tote of any size or purchase a tote from Indy Reads and fill it with books from the marked sections for only $10! Here is how IIBC works: – Pick up a 2026 IIBC bookmark from any participating store starting 3/19 (full store list below) or at the IIBC2026 Kick Off Party on 3/18. – Visit as many stores as you can from 3/19-3/22 (there is no minimum!) – Each store you visit will mark off your bookmark – Each store you visit = one entry to win a prize! No purchase is necessary but buying books is always encouraged – Follow @indyindiebookcrawl on Instagram and make at least one social media post during the book crawl dates (does not apply if you do not have social media accounts) Quick links: OFFICIAL WEBSITEFOLLOW: @IndyIndieBookCrawlPARTICIPATING STORES/ LOCATIONSIndy Reads’ BOOKSTORE EVENTS DURING IIBC2026This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE Ticket– 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! $10 Donation – 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 Donation– 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 Dontation Amount – “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-indie-book-crawl/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IIBC_3.19-3.22-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260206T183544Z CREATED:20260206T183108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T183544Z UID:10001662-1774004400-1774036800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Indie Book Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and other participating organizations for the third annual Indy Indie Book Crawl March 19-22\, 2026!Welcome to the Indy Indie Book Crawl 2026! We are thrilled that you are BACK for year THREE of supporting local\, independent\, and community bookstores and shops across Central Indiana. IIBC2026 runs from Thursday\, March 19 through Sunday\, March 22. Indy Reads’ adjusted community bookstore hours: Thursday: 11-7pm Friday: 11-8pm Saturday: 10-7pm Sunday: 10-5pm **All proceeds from our community bookstore support Indy Reads’ tuition-free adult education classes of nearly 500 learners! Indy Reads will have a $10 Bring-Your-Own-Tote Sale March 19-March 22. Bring a bag or tote of any size or purchase a tote from Indy Reads and fill it with books from the marked sections for only $10! Here is how IIBC works: – Pick up a 2026 IIBC bookmark from any participating store starting 3/19 (full store list below) or at the IIBC2026 Kick Off Party on 3/18. – Visit as many stores as you can from 3/19-3/22 (there is no minimum!) – Each store you visit will mark off your bookmark – Each store you visit = one entry to win a prize! No purchase is necessary but buying books is always encouraged – Follow @indyindiebookcrawl on Instagram and make at least one social media post during the book crawl dates (does not apply if you do not have social media accounts) Quick links: OFFICIAL WEBSITEFOLLOW: @IndyIndieBookCrawlPARTICIPATING STORES/ LOCATIONSIndy Reads’ BOOKSTORE EVENTS DURING IIBC2026This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE Ticket– 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! $10 Donation – 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 Donation– 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 Dontation Amount – “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-indie-book-crawl-2/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IIBC_3.19-3.22-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260320T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260320T200000 DTSTAMP:20250918T163809Z CREATED:20250830T143634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T163809Z UID:10001488-1774026000-1774036800@indyreads.org 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-7/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Do-Good-Read-Scrolls-Banner-8.19.25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260206T183534Z CREATED:20260206T183109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T183534Z UID:10001663-1774087200-1774119600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Indie Book Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and other participating organizations for the third annual Indy Indie Book Crawl March 19-22\, 2026!Welcome to the Indy Indie Book Crawl 2026! We are thrilled that you are BACK for year THREE of supporting local\, independent\, and community bookstores and shops across Central Indiana. IIBC2026 runs from Thursday\, March 19 through Sunday\, March 22. Indy Reads’ adjusted community bookstore hours: Thursday: 11-7pm Friday: 11-8pm Saturday: 10-7pm Sunday: 10-5pm **All proceeds from our community bookstore support Indy Reads’ tuition-free adult education classes of nearly 500 learners! Indy Reads will have a $10 Bring-Your-Own-Tote Sale March 19-March 22. Bring a bag or tote of any size or purchase a tote from Indy Reads and fill it with books from the marked sections for only $10! Here is how IIBC works: – Pick up a 2026 IIBC bookmark from any participating store starting 3/19 (full store list below) or at the IIBC2026 Kick Off Party on 3/18. – Visit as many stores as you can from 3/19-3/22 (there is no minimum!) – Each store you visit will mark off your bookmark – Each store you visit = one entry to win a prize! No purchase is necessary but buying books is always encouraged – Follow @indyindiebookcrawl on Instagram and make at least one social media post during the book crawl dates (does not apply if you do not have social media accounts) Quick links: OFFICIAL WEBSITEFOLLOW: @IndyIndieBookCrawlPARTICIPATING STORES/ LOCATIONSIndy Reads’ BOOKSTORE EVENTS DURING IIBC2026This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE Ticket– 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! $10 Donation – 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 Donation– 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 Dontation Amount – “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-indie-book-crawl-3/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IIBC_3.19-3.22-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T173000 DTSTAMP:20251028T200110Z CREATED:20251028T200110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200110Z UID:10001586-1774110600-1774114200@indyreads.org 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 4:30-6:30pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nPen to Paper is an inclusive writing group that meets at Indy Reads to read each other’s work\, provide constructive feedback\, and build community. You can drop-in to the workshop\, but only work that has been emailed to the group a week in advance will be workshopped that night. \nAll genres of writing are welcome during this workshop. \nPen to Paper at Indy Reads is recommended for writers ages 18+. \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\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-36/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/a8a70d70d428740fac4e47fec905114f-Fr69Q0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260206T183327Z CREATED:20260206T183110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T183327Z UID:10001664-1774173600-1774198800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Indie Book Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and other participating organizations for the third annual Indy Indie Book Crawl March 19-22\, 2026!Welcome to the Indy Indie Book Crawl 2026! We are thrilled that you are BACK for year THREE of supporting local\, independent\, and community bookstores and shops across Central Indiana. IIBC2026 runs from Thursday\, March 19 through Sunday\, March 22. Indy Reads’ adjusted community bookstore hours: Thursday: 11-7pm Friday: 11-8pm Saturday: 10-7pm Sunday: 10-5pm **All proceeds from our community bookstore support Indy Reads’ tuition-free adult education classes of nearly 500 learners! Indy Reads will have a $10 Bring-Your-Own-Tote Sale March 19-March 22. Bring a bag or tote of any size or purchase a tote from Indy Reads and fill it with books from the marked sections for only $10! Here is how IIBC works: – Pick up a 2026 IIBC bookmark from any participating store starting 3/19 (full store list below) or at the IIBC2026 Kick Off Party on 3/18. – Visit as many stores as you can from 3/19-3/22 (there is no minimum!) – Each store you visit will mark off your bookmark – Each store you visit = one entry to win a prize! No purchase is necessary but buying books is always encouraged – Follow @indyindiebookcrawl on Instagram and make at least one social media post during the book crawl dates (does not apply if you do not have social media accounts) Quick links: OFFICIAL WEBSITEFOLLOW: @IndyIndieBookCrawlPARTICIPATING STORES/ LOCATIONSIndy Reads’ BOOKSTORE EVENTS DURING IIBC2026This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE Ticket– 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! $10 Donation – 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 Donation– 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 Dontation Amount – “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-indie-book-crawl-4/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IIBC_3.19-3.22-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260325T122400Z CREATED:20260325T122400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122400Z UID:10001718-1774191600-1774195200@indyreads.org SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-3/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Conversation-Circles-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260325T190000 DTSTAMP:20251023T204813Z CREATED:20251023T204813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204813Z UID:10001529-1774461600-1774465200@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 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-30/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ec197be6528dbd25b3f4916b273bed28-p7j8r5.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260325T193000 DTSTAMP:20251120T173640Z CREATED:20251024T180311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T173640Z UID:10001560-1774461600-1774467000@indyreads.org 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-15/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Indy-Reads-Lit-Stage-reintro-banner-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260227T223050Z CREATED:20260227T222530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T223050Z UID:10001665-1774699200-1774706400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Nowruz Celebration at Indy Reads DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads at 12pm on March 28th to celebrate and learn about Nowruz!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Sarah Hovyzeh at 12pm on March 28 to learn about and celebrate the Persian New Year\, Nowruz! \nNot familiar with Nowruz? Not a problem! We will start with a short presentation before our celebration! \nFood will be provided. All ages welcome. \nAll proceeds from Indy Reads’ community bookstore support our tuition-free adult education classes of nearly 500 learners! \n\n\nMeet the Host: \nSarah Hoveyzeh \n\n\nSarah\, a global soul from Iran\, is happy to call the United States home after living in Indonesia for nearly a decade! She completed Indy Reads’ Customer Service Certification during the Spring of 2024 and worked at Indy Reads community bookstore until November 2024. Beyond Indy Reads\, Sarah is mom to twins\, Ayleen & Elijah. Sarah is also a coffee aficionado\, chasing the dream of opening a cozy coffee shop. Sarah’s first dream? Freedom for Iran! \n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE Ticket – 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 Donation– 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 Donation – 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 Donation Amount– “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\n\nRegister for this event at Eventbrite URL:https://indyreads.org/event/nowruz-celebration-at-indy-reads/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0209.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T150000 DTSTAMP:20251211T194212Z CREATED:20251211T193222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T194212Z UID:10001616-1774792800-1774796400@indyreads.org SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm! Let’s dive into some great books and event better conversations!The 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! Hosted by Gya Torres and Katherine 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 2pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! This monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for nearly 500 adult learners each year. 2026 Book Club Reading List: January: Squire by Nadia Shammas February: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams March: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman April: Enemy of the Sun by Naseer Aruri & Edmund Ghareeb May: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong June: The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes July: When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa August: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler September: House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias October: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi November: Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk & Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. December: No Book– Happy Holidays! Meet the Hosts: Katherine Culp Katherine has been reader all her life! While she loves all genres\, but fantasy\, sci-fi\, and cozy mysteries are her absolute favorite! Katherine has a personal goal to read 50 books each year. She was 4 short last year\, so hopes to reach her goal this year–thank you book clubs! Her favorite way to read is by listening to audiobooks (yes that counts!). Some of Katherine’s favorite books are The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins\, the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riodian\, and the Legendborn series by Tracy Deon. Gya Torres Gya is a lover of all things Romance. Her favorite way to read is via audiobooks and will definitely have all kinds of trophy books to celebrate her favorite reads. She also loves to read about feminist movements\, social justice\, and memoirs. Gya loves to read multiple books at once\, since she is a mood reader and needs to find the right book for the right moment. Currently she is indulging in Katee Robert’s latest novel\, Tender Cruelty the 9th book in the Dark Olympus series. At the same time she is physically reading Mutual Aid by Dean Spade\, and I\, Medusa by Ayana Grey. 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 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! $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/the-indy-reads-book-club-25/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Indy-Reads-Book-Club-Banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260325T122400Z CREATED:20260325T122400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122400Z UID:10001719-1774796400-1774800000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-3/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Conversation-Circles-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260401T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260401T190000 DTSTAMP:20260401T212458Z CREATED:20260401T212458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T212458Z UID:10001735-1775064600-1775070000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Celebrates: Poetry Month! DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads every Wednesday evening in April to celebrate Poetry Month!\n\n\nCelebrate National Poetry Month with Indy Reads! \nEvery Wednesday evening in April\, gather with fellow writers at Indy Reads for a creative and inspiring poetry experience. Each week\, enjoy either a quiet\, self-guided freewrite session or a workshop led by a local poet\, designed to spark ideas and build confidence in your writing. Bring your laptop\, notebook\, or just yourself—and join us for an evening of words\, connection\, and creative fun. \nWe’ll provide writing prompts\, activities\, and a supportive\, relaxed space where creativity can flow. Whether you’re an experienced poet\, a casual writer\, or simply curious\, you are welcome here! \nJoin for any or all of the following dates: \nWednesday\, April 1 at 5:30pm: Poetry Free-Write \nTake a break from feedback and let loose creatively at Indy Reads’ freewrite poetry sessions. Enjoy a relaxed poetry event designed for writers of all levels\, where the focus is on exploration rather than critique. Guided by inspiring prompts\, participants are encouraged to write freely and follow where the words lead. Bring a notebook or laptop and settle into a welcoming\, community-centered space to experiment\, break creative blocks\, and write alongside fellow poets. \nWednesday\, April 8 at 6pm: Poetry Workshop with Mitchell L.H. Douglas \nRev up your pens and get ready to join Mitchell L.H. Dougals at 6pm for a speed writing poetry workshop! \nMitchelle earned his MFA in Poetry at Indiana University Bloomington and moved to Indianapolis to teach soon after. A poet and visual artist\, Mitchell’s passion is creating free arts events that improve the quality of life for the community. He enjoys live music\, collecting vinyl\, and traveling for museum visits. \nWednesday\, April 15 at 5:30pm: Poetry Free-Write \nTake a break from feedback and let loose creatively at Indy Reads’ freewrite poetry sessions. Enjoy a relaxed poetry event designed for writers of all levels\, where the focus is on exploration rather than critique. Guided by inspiring prompts\, participants are encouraged to write freely and follow where the words lead. Bring a notebook or laptop and settle into a welcoming\, community-centered space to experiment\, break creative blocks\, and write alongside fellow poets. \nWednesday\, April 22 at 5:30pm: Poetry Workshop with IndyUntitled \nJoin Indy Untitled for our second poetry workshop at Indy Reads this April!This special session will be workshop-only\, allowing us to fully focus on the writing. Indy Untitled will lead a prompt-driven workshop designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and growth. Connect with local poets\, share your work\, and receive thoughtful feedback in a supportive community space. \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 \nThese events are recommended for participants age 16 and up. \nAt the end of the month\, you’re welcome to share your freewrite creations at Indy Reads Lit Stage open mic on Wednesday\, April 29 at 6pm! \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE Ticket – 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 Donation– 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 Donation – 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 Donation Amount– “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-celebrates-poetry-month/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4ef5974c493f953957e5886ce7749d21-oDUasz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260404T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260404T113000 DTSTAMP:20251024T173221Z CREATED:20251024T173221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T173221Z UID:10001540-1775298600-1775302200@indyreads.org 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-17/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/e3c37f94db53e15e59662879667cb997-yyV2Ko.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260404T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260404T173000 DTSTAMP:20251028T200111Z CREATED:20251028T200111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200111Z UID:10001587-1775320200-1775323800@indyreads.org 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 4:30-6:30pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nPen to Paper is an inclusive writing group that meets at Indy Reads to read each other’s work\, provide constructive feedback\, and build community. You can drop-in to the workshop\, but only work that has been emailed to the group a week in advance will be workshopped that night. \nAll genres of writing are welcome during this workshop. \nPen to Paper at Indy Reads is recommended for writers ages 18+. \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\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-37/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/a8a70d70d428740fac4e47fec905114f-Fr69Q0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260120T153108Z CREATED:20251223T184401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T153108Z UID:10001630-1775390400-1775397600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Crochet Circles DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the first and third Sundays of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet with us!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages Crochet Circle hosted by volunteer Kayla B. on the first and third Sundays of each month! \nPlease note that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. \nThis is a free event for all ages. 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 B. 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-7/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Crochet-Circles-Banner-Updated.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260325T122400Z CREATED:20260325T122400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122400Z UID:10001720-1775401200-1775404800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-3/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Conversation-Circles-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260401T212459Z CREATED:20260401T212459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T212459Z UID:10001736-1775671200-1775674800@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Celebrates: Poetry Month! DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads every Wednesday evening in April to celebrate Poetry Month!\n\n\nCelebrate National Poetry Month with Indy Reads! \nEvery Wednesday evening in April\, gather with fellow writers at Indy Reads for a creative and inspiring poetry experience. Each week\, enjoy either a quiet\, self-guided freewrite session or a workshop led by a local poet\, designed to spark ideas and build confidence in your writing. Bring your laptop\, notebook\, or just yourself—and join us for an evening of words\, connection\, and creative fun. \nWe’ll provide writing prompts\, activities\, and a supportive\, relaxed space where creativity can flow. Whether you’re an experienced poet\, a casual writer\, or simply curious\, you are welcome here! \nJoin for any or all of the following dates: \nWednesday\, April 1 at 5:30pm: Poetry Free-Write \nTake a break from feedback and let loose creatively at Indy Reads’ freewrite poetry sessions. Enjoy a relaxed poetry event designed for writers of all levels\, where the focus is on exploration rather than critique. Guided by inspiring prompts\, participants are encouraged to write freely and follow where the words lead. Bring a notebook or laptop and settle into a welcoming\, community-centered space to experiment\, break creative blocks\, and write alongside fellow poets. \nWednesday\, April 8 at 6pm: Poetry Workshop with Mitchell L.H. Douglas \nRev up your pens and get ready to join Mitchell L.H. Dougals at 6pm for a speed writing poetry workshop! \nMitchelle earned his MFA in Poetry at Indiana University Bloomington and moved to Indianapolis to teach soon after. A poet and visual artist\, Mitchell’s passion is creating free arts events that improve the quality of life for the community. He enjoys live music\, collecting vinyl\, and traveling for museum visits. \nWednesday\, April 15 at 5:30pm: Poetry Free-Write \nTake a break from feedback and let loose creatively at Indy Reads’ freewrite poetry sessions. Enjoy a relaxed poetry event designed for writers of all levels\, where the focus is on exploration rather than critique. Guided by inspiring prompts\, participants are encouraged to write freely and follow where the words lead. Bring a notebook or laptop and settle into a welcoming\, community-centered space to experiment\, break creative blocks\, and write alongside fellow poets. \nWednesday\, April 22 at 5:30pm: Poetry Workshop with IndyUntitled \nJoin Indy Untitled for our second poetry workshop at Indy Reads this April!This special session will be workshop-only\, allowing us to fully focus on the writing. Indy Untitled will lead a prompt-driven workshop designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and growth. Connect with local poets\, share your work\, and receive thoughtful feedback in a supportive community space. \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 \nThese events are recommended for participants age 16 and up. \nAt the end of the month\, you’re welcome to share your freewrite creations at Indy Reads Lit Stage open mic on Wednesday\, April 29 at 6pm! \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE Ticket – 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 Donation– 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 Donation – 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 Donation Amount– “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-celebrates-poetry-month-2/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4ef5974c493f953957e5886ce7749d21-oDUasz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260408T210000 DTSTAMP:20250909T165235Z CREATED:20250830T143635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T165235Z UID:10001489-1775674800-1775682000@indyreads.org 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-31/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Indy-Actors-Playground-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260410T130000 DTSTAMP:20251023T200829Z CREATED:20251023T200829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T200829Z UID:10001518-1775822400-1775826000@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 second Friday! \n \nIf you are interested in a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the fourth 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\nJoin us in reaching 100% literacy for all! 1 in 6 Hoosiers cannot 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-in-person-32/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/89e578e6c8a6099765be961d2e991445-gRB9vm.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260202T172627Z CREATED:20260202T172626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T172627Z UID:10001658-1775908800-1775916000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club DESCRIPTION:For April\, we’re reading The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler! \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\nAbout the Riot Reads Book Club \n\n\n\nInterested in reading books by authors whose voices are often pushed to the margins? Join this book club focusing on books about social justice from authors who know what they’re talking about. Topics include culture\, disability\, politics\, race\, religion\, sexuality\, sex and gender\, socioeconomic status\, and anything else we want to put on the table. \n\n\n\nWe understand that life gets busy. And we also get that\, for many of us\, talking about books is a launching pad to talk about the things most important to us. So\, even if you haven’t had a chance to finish the book (or even get that far into it…)\, please feel free to join us for a lively discussion. Anyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nAbout The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler \n\n\n\nFrom a celebrated\, award-winning author\, a modern classic about a young girl fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world\, perfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin and Margaret Atwood. \n\n\n\nFifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father\, family\, and neighbors\, sheltered from the surrounding social chaos and anarchy caused by climate change and economic crisis. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk\, she suffers from hyperempathy–a debilitating sensitivity to others’ emotions. \n\n\n\nPrecocious and clear-eyed\, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny. \n\n\n\nLauren’s story continues in The Parable of the Talents. \n\n\n\n“In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time\, Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable’ books may be unmatched.”–The New Yorker URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-22/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Parable-of-the-Sower-by-Octavia-E.-Butler.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260401T212854Z CREATED:20260401T212854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T212854Z UID:10001740-1775908800-1775916000@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Author Expo at Indy Reads DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on Saturday\, April 11\, at 12pm to meet Hoosier authors\, buy books\, and support local!\n\n\nJoin local authors for our next Author Expo on Saturday\, April 11\, from 12–2 pm! \nThis free community event brings together local authors and readers for an engaging afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and book signings. Attendees will have the chance to meet authors in person\, learn more about their work\, and purchase signed copies during the two‑hour expo. \nEach participating author is provided with their own table\, creating a dedicated space to connect with readers\, share their work\, and sign books throughout the event. \nCome support local writers and celebrate storytelling in our community! \n\n\nSneak Peek of our Featured Authors! \n\n\nMeet Carlotta Berry \n\n\n\nCarlotta Berry is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Robotics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology\, owner of NoireSTEMinist Educational Consulting\, LLC\, co-founder of Black in Engineering and Black in Robotics. She writes textbooks and children’s books about robotics and artificial intelligence. Her research interests include diversifying STEM\, engineering education\, open-source robotics\, and human-robot interaction. She is passionate about engineering education\, robots and diversity in STEM fields and enjoys writing to open up the world of robotics and engineering to people of all ages and backgrounds. \n\n\n\nThere’s a Robot in My Closet is a children’s book by Carlotta Berry about a young Black girl named Malika who uses STEM to show her family the fun of her robot\, Rovie. The book\, which was first published on March 26\, 2024\, is part of the “There’s A Robot!” series and is illustrated by Anak Bulu. Berry\, a professor of electrical and computer engineering\, wrote the book to introduce robotics and engineering to a young audience \n\n\nMeet Lori Cates Hand \n\n\n\nLori Cates Hand has been editing books for more than 30 years and currently manages US English-language adaptations of fiction and four-color nonfiction for a London-based division of a Big-5 publisher. She earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Evansville. In addition to several ghost-writing projects\, she has been published in the Gal’s Guide 2025 Anthology\, the Polk Street Review\, and various blogs. Lori volunteers extensively in her community\, including as vice chair of a city political committee and board member for the Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy women’s history library. Her hobbies include gardening\, fostering guinea pigs\, traveling in Europe\, winning at competitive trivia\, going to retro Brit-pop concerts\, wrangling memes\, and getting AquaFit. She and her husband\, Jason\, live in Noblesville\, Indiana. They have a daughter\, Catherine\, and a foster son\, Jonah\, both currently in college. \n\n\n\nHop in your DeLorean and visit a time with no internet\, no phones\, and no existential dread. Your Hoosier homegirl weaves a tale of growing up neuro-spicy and music-obsessed in a unique midsized city on the Ohio River in the 1970s and ’80s. From the arrival of her ancestors in the 19th century to her own exodus from Evansville in 1990\, come along for a joyride of indelible memories recounted in meticulous detail\, drawing from journals\, letters\, and a wide range of emotionally loaded pop music. Part oral history\, part memoir\, and part Gen-X manifesto\, this collection of life stories walks a mile in the Keds of a brainy\, curious\, anxious\, sensitive\, perfectionist\, ambitious\, boy-crazy girl in a changing world. \n\n\nMeet Fida Islaih \n \n\n\n\nFida Islaih is a self published author of 9 poetry books\, including Home Within. Islaih is also an independent book editor. Islaih writes about mental health\, cultural identity\, faith and self love. Her faith\, emotions\, cultural experiences and love for nature are the foundation of her poetry. Aside from her work\, she enjoys junk journaling and jigsaw puzzles \n\n\n\nHome Within is a powerful and intimate collection of poetry by Fida Islaih\, weaving together themes of healing\, self-discovery\, chronic illness\, cultural identity and emotional resilience. With raw vulnerability and lyrical grace\, Islaih explores the layered experiences of living with invisible pain\, both physical and emotional\, while navigating complex relationships with faith\, femininity and belonging.  Spanning topics from the inner battles of self-worth and mental health to the gentle triumphs of self-love and spiritual awakening\, each poem offers a fragment of the author’s journey back to herself. Through reflections on grief\, nostalgia\, trauma\, and hope\, Islaih invites readers into a sacred space where language becomes a form of liberation and healing. Each poem is a quiet act of courage\, offering comfort\, connection and the reminder that growth begins with softness.  This collection is a compassionate offering for anyone learning to find home within themselves-one tender\, honest\, and empowering line at a time. \n\n\nMeet Britt Kaufmann \n\n\n\nBritt Kaufmann is lucky to live in Indiana (close to her parents and adult children) where she writes in a room of her own. A former high school English teacher turned math tutor\, her most recent collection of poetry Midlife Calculus (Press 53) explores her love of puns and interdisciplinary connections. Her poems have appeared in Scientific American\, Cosmic Daffodil\, Soft Star\, The Journal of Humanistic Mathematics\, and J Journal: New Writing on Justice among others. She helped found the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival and hosted a monthly open-mic reading for more than a decade. Each week she volunteers at her local Indiana library and has joined the Poetry Society of Indiana. If she’s not writing or day-dreaming (which writers must take very seriously)\, she’s gardening\, reading science fiction\, or working as a doorperson for her cats. brittkaufmann.com \n\n\n\nBritt Kaufmann set out to take calculus for the first time at age 47 so she could cross it off her bucket list. She did not expect it to lead to her first full-length collection of poetry: Midlife Calculus. Since calculus is the study of how things change\, it’s a fitting title for poems about midlife\, about learning something difficult and new\, and the state of public education post pandemic. These poems\, often short\, bear witness to the struggles of both teachers and students. And\, like any woman’s romp through perimenopause\, the mood and tone vary wildly\, but always with a call to reflect and find moments of peace and purpose\, to “work literal equations / and maybe wonders\, / figure the balance between expectations / and grace.”  Winner of the 2025 Phillip H. McMath Award for Poetry\, the 2025 NAIWE Poetry Book Award\, and Silver distinction from The Book Awards at IPNE. \n\n\nMeet Tradara McLaurine \n\n\n\nTradara McLaurine is a three-time graduate of Indiana State University with degrees in Accounting\, Legal Studies\, and Student Affairs\, plus a Women’s Entrepreneurship certification from eCornell. With over 15 years in higher education\, she has excelled in career advising\, student conduct\, teaching\, and leadership development. Her expertise empowers individuals and organizations to achieve growth and success. \nAn accomplished author\, Tradara has written four children’s books that inspire confidence and creativity. Recognized for her leadership\, she was honored as one of Terre Haute’s “12 Under 40” in 2017. \nTradara holds certifications as a Certified Diversity Professional\, Predictive Index Practitioner\, and trainer for under-resourced college students. She has spoken at major conferences and universities\, with media features on Indy Now\, WURD Radio\, andCTV News. As an entrepreneur\, she owns a Challenge Island franchise\, delivering STEAM-based learning experiences for youth. \n\n\n\nIt’s not Sha-Dee-Ah\, Shaw-Day-Uh\, or Sha-Dee-Uh…it’s Shadaia!  \nFrustrated with everyone mispronouncing her name\, Shadaia decides she needs a nickname. Maybe that will help everyone get it right. I Want a Nickname is a picture book about empowerment\, self-esteem\, and loving the meaning behind your name. \n\n\nMeet Twan Parent \n\n\n\nA native and resident of Indianapolis\, Tawn Parent has been a professional writer and editor for 30 years. The Wrong Place\, her first collection of poetry and essays\, was published in 2024 by Finishing Line Press. Her work has appeared in such publications as Tipton Poetry Journal\, Home Planet News Online\, Anti-Heroin Chic\, Last Stanza Poetry Journal\, Flying Island Journal\, Gal’s Guide Anthology and Ignite Studio Anthology. She has worked for various business publications and also served as proofreader for four books. \n\n\n\nThe Wrong Place attempts to answer the question: How does a mother cope when her worst nightmare comes true? This collection of poems and essays chronicles the author’s journey alongside her young son as he is diagnosed and treated for a rare cancer. Readers follow the family as they learn the vocabulary of cancer\, develop a new way of parenting\, and grieve the loss of their son’s innocence. The family navigates endless medical procedures and hospital stays while seeking to maintain a sense of themselves outside of “cancer world.” Throughout\, the author relies on humor and hope to pull her through. \n\n\nMeet Terri Roberts-Leonard \n\n\n\nOriginally from Dayton\, Ohio\, Terri Roberts‑Leonard brings over 20 years of experience in education\, nonprofit service\, and community leadership\, guided by a strong commitment to inclusion and lifelong learning. She holds a BA in Communication from the University of Cincinnati\, an MEd from Xavier University\, and an MA in School Counseling from Morehead State University. Terri has worked in higher education at institutions including Ball State University and Indiana University. \nHighly engaged in the community\, Terri has served on the boards of Windrose Health Network\, Resources of Hope\, and the United Way of Johnson County. She is a graduate of Leadership Johnson County\, a professional mentor\, and a children’s book author passionate about inspiring young readers and strengthening communities. \n\n\n\nThis heartwarming tale is extra special because it was co-authored by my 5-year-old daughter Jordan Leonard! \nIn this story\, Danda is joined by Jordy Giraffe and Mason Mouse. Together\, they discover the value of friendship\, the importance of accepting differences\, and the courage to be brave and bold. It’s a delightful adventure that encourages kindness\, understanding\, and teamwork. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE Ticket – 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 Donation– 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 Donation – 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 Donation Amount– “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-expo-at-indy-reads-3/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/957b0e2690fb83dcf8a17d6e2c8bafab-0GKfu2.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260411T190000 DTSTAMP:20251024T201801Z CREATED:20251024T201801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T201801Z UID:10001575-1775923200-1775934000@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. We meet on the second Saturday of each month at Indy Reads! \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-26/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/6f879cff2e918cda9f1748859880c3a5-xepTA3.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260325T122400Z CREATED:20260325T122400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122400Z UID:10001721-1776006000-1776009600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public! URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-3/2026-04-12/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Conversation-Circles-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260412T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20251024T174242Z CREATED:20251024T174242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T174242Z UID:10001551-1776009600-1776013200@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-28/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/0e547bcd22adbe83d769d2b22ef3d458-HLhZ9x.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T164900Z CREATED:20260401T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164900Z UID:10001737-1776274200-1776279600@indyreads.org SUMMARY:Indy Reads Celebrates: Poetry Month! DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads every Wednesday evening in April to celebrate Poetry Month!Celebrate National Poetry Month with Indy Reads! Every Wednesday evening in April\, gather with fellow writers at Indy Reads for a creative and inspiring poetry experience. Each week\, enjoy either a quiet\, self-guided freewrite session or a workshop led by a local poet\, designed to spark ideas and build confidence in your writing. Bring your laptop\, notebook\, or just yourself—and join us for an evening of words\, connection\, and creative fun. We’ll provide writing prompts\, activities\, and a supportive\, relaxed space where creativity can flow. Whether you’re an experienced poet\, a casual writer\, or simply curious\, you are welcome here! Join for any or all of the following dates: Wednesday\, April 1 at 5:30pm: Poetry Free-Write Take a break from feedback and let loose creatively at Indy Reads’ freewrite poetry sessions. Enjoy a relaxed poetry event designed for writers of all levels\, where the focus is on exploration rather than critique. Guided by inspiring prompts\, participants are encouraged to write freely and follow where the words lead. Bring a notebook or laptop and settle into a welcoming\, community-centered space to experiment\, break creative blocks\, and write alongside fellow poets. Wednesday\, April 8 at 6pm: Poetry Workshop with Mitchell L.H. Douglas Rev up your pens and get ready to join Mitchell L.H. Dougals at 6pm for a speed writing poetry workshop! Mitchelle earned his MFA in Poetry at Indiana University Bloomington and moved to Indianapolis to teach soon after. A poet and visual artist\, Mitchell’s passion is creating free arts events that improve the quality of life for the community. He enjoys live music\, collecting vinyl\, and traveling for museum visits. Wednesday\, April 15 at 5:30pm: Poetry Free-Write Take a break from feedback and let loose creatively at Indy Reads’ freewrite poetry sessions. Enjoy a relaxed poetry event designed for writers of all levels\, where the focus is on exploration rather than critique. Guided by inspiring prompts\, participants are encouraged to write freely and follow where the words lead. Bring a notebook or laptop and settle into a welcoming\, community-centered space to experiment\, break creative blocks\, and write alongside fellow poets. Wednesday\, April 22 at 5:30pm: Poetry Workshop with IndyUntitled Join Indy Untitled for our second poetry workshop at Indy Reads this April!This special session will be workshop-only\, allowing us to fully focus on the writing. Indy Untitled will lead a prompt-driven workshop designed to spark creativity\, conversation\, and growth. Connect with local poets\, share your work\, and receive thoughtful feedback in a supportive community space. IndyUntitled 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. These events are recommended for participants age 16 and up. At the end of the month\, you’re welcome to share your freewrite creations at Indy Reads Lit Stage open mic on Wednesday\, April 29 at 6pm! This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE Ticket – 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! $10 Donation– 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 Donation – 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 Donation Amount– “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-celebrates-poetry-month-3/ LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4ef5974c493f953957e5886ce7749d21-oDUasz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR