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SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads for Spanish language practice on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm! This program is open to all ages.\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-29/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm!\n\n\nHosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller\, these play readings feature a rotating cast of local actors. No props\, no preparation\, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform. \nThis monthly event is on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm! Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Pay-What-You-Can \nHere’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-actors-playground-32/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-4/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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SUMMARY:Release Party with Sam Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:Join Sam Schmidt and Indy Reads on Thursday May 14th\, 2026\, at 5:30pm to celebrate the release of his new memoir: No Finish Line!\n\n\nIt’s May in Indy\, which means racing season is in full throttle! Start your engines and celebrate Indy 500 month with the release of No Finish Line: A Racer’s Journey of Passion\, Perseverance\, and Purpose by Sam Schmidt. \nJoin Sam at Indy Reads on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, from 5:30–7:00 PM for his official book launch\, perfectly timed with the city’s favorite motorsport tradition! \nSam will take part in a moderated discussion about his journey in racing and life\, followed by a Q&A and book signing. \nWhether you’re counting down to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing or just love a powerful story\, this is your chance to meet a real IndyCar driver\, hear insider racing stories\, and celebrate perseverance! \n\n\n\nNo Finish Line: A Racer’s Journey of Passion\, Perseverance\, and Purpose \nAn inspirational memoir by the former IndyCar driver turned entrepreneur\, race team owner and philanthropist\, No Finish Line is Sam Schmidt’s account of leading the charge to find cures and treatments for spinal cord injuries after a racing accident left him paralyzed. \nOn January 6\, 2000\, Sam Schmidt\, who had just won his first Indy Racing League competition in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas\, Nevada\, backed into a wall at the Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando\, Florida. He did so at around two hundred miles per hour\, and as a result\, Sam broke his neck. Airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center before being transferred to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis\, Missouri\, where he spent six months in rehabilitation before going home to his new life with his loving wife Sheila and two young children\, Savannah and Spencer. \nFor over 25 years\, Sam has learned to live paralyzed. But being a quadriplegic has not slowed him down. Almost immediately after his accident\, he started a foundation that has raised millions of dollars for spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. He founded a racing team that’s won dozens of races and competed for championships. He’s driven cars again thanks to cutting-edge technology. His children have grown. He spoke at his son’s college graduation and danced on two legs with his daughter at her wedding. \nSam’s philosophy is you either get busy doing the work or you get busy waiting to die. For him\, the latter is not an option. Indeed\, Sam says he has done much more after (and because of) his accident than he would have otherwise. A former control freak\, he has learned to delegate. A once-singularly-minded\, self-described egocentric racer\, he now lives to help others. The son of a driver who was also paralyzed from the sport\, Sam has lived an astonishing\, driven life. This is his journey. \n\n\n\nSam Schmidt was a driver in the Indy Racing League before suffering an injury in practice in January 2000 in which he sustained a C-3/4/5 spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic. He created the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (SSPF) that year to raise funds for medical research\, innovative equipment used for rehabilitation\, and quality-of-life issues. In 2014\, the foundation was rebranded as Conquer Paralysis Now with a mission to cure paralysis while assisting those who are already disabled. \nLearn more about Conquer Paralysis: Conquer Paralysis Now | Spinal Cord Injury Research and Support \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 – 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/release-party-with-sam-schmidt/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Do Good\, Read Scrolls: D&D at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm\, to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons! All levels welcome.\n\n\nJoin Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor for Dungeons & Dragons at Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm! \nDungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a roleplaying game where players create characters and roll dice to complete quests. This program is designed for people who have never played before\, as well as players who want to make new friends in short campaigns. \n5pm-5:30pm: 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! \n5:30pm-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 7 players per session. Register ahead to secure your spot! \nDice\, character sheets\, and any maps\, minis\, or terrain that we need will be provided. Happy adventuring; we’ll see you soon! \n\n\n\nLogan Taylor is a writer and teacher working in Indianapolis. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Latin and English from Wabash College. He also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Butler University. Logan spends his time writing fiction\, playing tabletop RPGs\, teaching Vonnegut\, and arguing for the artistic merit of videogames on his blog.  \nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286  \nInstagram: @LoganTaylorWriting  \n\n\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-10/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260516T163000
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SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30pm 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-40/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time: Indy 500!
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on Sunday\, May 17th\, 2026 from 10:30-11:30am for a special Indy 500 themed story time!\n\n\nStart your engines and get ready to celebrate the Indy 500 with Indy Reads on Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 at 10:30am for a special Big Chair Story Time\, featuring guests from the 500 Festival Princess Program! \nFamilies are invited to enjoy a fun\, interactive story time inspired by Indianapolis’s most iconic tradition. Children will delight in listening to engaging stories read by Festival 500 Princesses\, and soaking up the excitement of race season—all while building a love of reading! \nThis event is designed for young children and their caregivers and is a great way to kick off Indy 500 festivities with literacy\, imagination\, and community. Come dressed in your favorite race-day gear and join us for a morning of stories\, smiles\, and Speedway spirit! \nAll ages welcome! \n\n\nMeet Emma Pearce \n\n\n\nEmma Pearce is a junior studying Sports Media\, with a certificate in Journalism and a minor in History\, at Indiana University Bloomington. She currently works as a photography intern with the Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and Technology at Indiana Athletics. A graduate of Noblesville High School\, Emma grew up celebrating the month of May in Central Indiana. This year marks her 20th 500 Festival Parade and her sixth Indianapolis 500. \nSocial Media Handles: \nEmma Pearce: @emma_pearceee \n\n\n500 Festival Princess Program \n\n\n\nThe 500 Festival Princess Program\, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis\, is a tribute to Indiana’s most community-oriented and academically accomplished young women. Every year\, 33 college-aged women are selected as 500 Festival Princesses\, entrusted with the role of being ambassadors for the 500 Festivals\, their hometowns\, and their respective colleges and universities. Being a 500 Festival Princess opens the door to unparalleled experiences and an abundance of leadership and professional growth prospects. Since its inception in 1959\, over 2\,000 outstanding Indiana women have had the honor of being selected as 500 Festival Princesses\, leaving a lasting impact on their college campuses and hometown communities. \nSocial Media Handles: \n500 Festival Princess Program: @500festivalprincess \n500 Festival: @500festival \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/big-chair-story-time-indy-500/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-5/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-7/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260520T190000
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CREATED:20260227T222627Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Lit Stage Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the last Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Performers of all art forms welcome!\n\n\nJoin us for Indy Reads Lit Stage on the last Wednesday* of each month at 6pm (except when Indy Reads is closed for holidays). \n*Please note\, Indy Reads has rescheduled May’s Lit Stage from May 27th to May 20th at 6pm. \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\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-20/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260524T160000
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-5/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165619Z
CREATED:20260609T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T165619Z
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-7/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20251023T204815Z
CREATED:20251023T204815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204815Z
UID:10001531-1779904800-1779908400@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-32/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T150310Z
CREATED:20260515T150308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T150310Z
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-5/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260530T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181055Z
CREATED:20260504T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181055Z
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SUMMARY:When Forms Collide: A Generative Poetry Comic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Scoot Swain at Indy Reads on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, from 4-6pm for a free poetry workshop: When Forms Collide.\n\n\nIndy Reads is excited to partner with Butler University’s MFA Program to present When Forms Collide: A Generative Poetry Comic Workshop\, hosted by Scoot Swain at Indy Reads community bookstore on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, from 4–6pm. \nThis workshop is best suited for participants 18+ years of age. \n\n\nWhen Forms Collide: A Generative Poetry Comic Workshop \nThis generative workshop is designed to introduce participants to foundational poetry and comic writing techniques\, then put both to use to produce something new! \nOver the course of this guided workshop\, adults at all stages of their writing lives will produce new poetry and visual art\, then bring them together to craft exciting new pieces of their own. Pens and notebooks will be provided\, though participants are welcome to bring their own supplies if desired. \n\n\nMeet Scoot Swain: \n\n\n\nScoot Swain is a poet and artist from Columbia City\, Indiana. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing from Ball State and an M.F.A. in Poetry from Butler. Currently\, she is working on a chapbook about her gender transition\, religion\, and family. In addition to poetry\, she draws\, reads and writes comics\, and plays as much D&D as possible. Her work can be found in the Indianapolis Review and the New York Quarterly. \n\n\nIn Partnership with Butler University MFA \n\n\n\nAbout the Butler MFA Community Workshop Series \n\n\nThe Butler MFA Community Workshop series is a free writing program facilitated by Butler University alumni of the MFA in Creative Writing. These one-off workshops\, hosted at partner sites including bookstores\, nonprofits\, and public libraries in the Greater Indianapolis area\, connect adults at all stages of their writing journeys with workshop experiences shaped by graduate-level study. Thanks to a generous gift from the Efroymson Family Fund\, alumni from the program’s concentrations in Poetry\, Creative Nonfiction\, and Fiction will guide local writers into creative practice. Each workshop is designed to help participants generate new work\, learn new ways of thinking about the craft of writing\, and more confidently continue their own writing practices. Browse the Butler MFA Community Workshop series catalog on their website. \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/when-forms-collide-a-generative-poetry-comic-workshop/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20251211T194318Z
CREATED:20251211T193224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T194318Z
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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-27/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T150310Z
CREATED:20260515T150308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T150310Z
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-5/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165619Z
CREATED:20260609T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T165619Z
UID:10001782-1780239600-1780243200@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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-7/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T150310Z
CREATED:20260515T150308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T150310Z
UID:10001759-1780585200-1780588800@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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-5/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20251024T173224Z
CREATED:20251024T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T173224Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our monthly Drag Story Hour!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join our local storytellers\, Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie\, as they capture the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and give kids a glamorous and positive role model. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! \n\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensation of Indianapolis that has more energy than a can of Red Bull spiked with a 5hr energy. They are always filled to brim with unicorn energy and enjoy spending each story hour with their little royal friends. Their favorite book as a kid was Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. \n\n\n\nAqua MarieHey my name is Aqua Marie. She/her are my pronouns in drag. I have been doing Drag since November 2023. I have helped with the Indy Drag Theater with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administration\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love that I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that with others! \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-and-aqua-marie-19/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260606T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260606T173000
DTSTAMP:20251028T200116Z
CREATED:20251028T200116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200116Z
UID:10001591-1780763400-1780767000@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-41/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T153307Z
CREATED:20251223T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T153307Z
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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-9/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T150310Z
CREATED:20260515T150308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T150310Z
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-5/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T165619Z
CREATED:20260609T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T165619Z
UID:10001784-1780844400-1780848000@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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-7/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20251120T174412Z
CREATED:20251024T194426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T174412Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm!\n\n\nHosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller\, these play readings feature a rotating cast of local actors. No props\, no preparation\, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform. \nThis monthly event is on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm! Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Pay-What-You-Can \nHere’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-actors-playground-33/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-6/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260612T130000
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person Sessions are at 12pm on every 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-34/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260612T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T213945Z
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SUMMARY:Do Good\, Read Scrolls: D&D at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:This event is scheduled a week early due to the Juneteenth holiday on June 19. Instead\, meet us on Thursday\, June 12. \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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-5:30pm: 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! \n5:30pm-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 7 players per session. Register ahead to secure your spot! \nDice\, character sheets\, and any maps\, minis\, or terrain that we need will be provided. Happy adventuring; we’ll see you soon! \n\n\n\nLogan Taylor is a writer and teacher working in Indianapolis. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Latin and English from Wabash College. He also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Butler University. Logan spends his time writing fiction\, playing tabletop RPGs\, teaching Vonnegut\, and arguing for the artistic merit of videogames on his blog.  \nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286  \nInstagram: @LoganTaylorWriting  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/do-good-read-scrolls-dd-at-indy-reads-11/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260613T190000
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled
DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hope is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come together. 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-28/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260614T160000
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CREATED:20260609T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T165619Z
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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 and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer. 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-7/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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