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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-58/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Story time provided by our staff\, volunteers\, and students – Indy Reads to you! Every Saturday EXCEPT for the first Saturday of the month.\n\n\nThe Event \nJoin our staff\, volunteers\, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! Big Chair Story Time is every Saturday at 11am\, except for the first Saturday of the month where we have Drag Story Hour instead. \nYou are welcome to bring coffee\, water\, snacks to enjoy while listening. \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! \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 www.indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-96/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading: Alessandra Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Join Alessandra Lynch on October 26th from 2-4pm for a reading\, signing\, and discussion of their new work\, ‘Wish Ave.’\n\n\nJoin Alessandra Lynch at Indy Reads on October 26th from 2-4pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of her newest work\, Wish Ave. \nThis event is recommened for ages 13+. \n\n\n\nWish Ave \nWish Ave is a dream-like narrative that combines three distinctive voices as it simultaneously loses and gains connections to others\, plants\, places\, memories\, and beyond. Memories are reanimated\, reassessed\, and re-envisioned. Voices carry the history of a life\, the lives of those they’ve lived with\, known\, encountered\, interacted with. The two voices and the speaker’s voice carry the poems that cross time\, relationships\, boundaries between life and death. The voices create deep portraits of mentors\, family members\, and friends. Lone?liness\, tragedy\, art\, death\, music\, communion\, connection\, and consolation are all found here. There is palpable intensity\, almost like the book is vibrating with trepidation\, sorrow\, fear\, love\, vibrancy\, and uncertainty. The poems move water-like through visions and memory\, personal myth\, and prophecy. They don’t feel beholden to expectations but free and insistent upon existing in their own space\, on their own terms. There is a lot of risk in these poems\, and the reward is in the connections and space between them. \n“It is as though Wish Ave is the response to the bird in Eliot’s first quartet\, about just how much reality humans can bear. Alessandra Lynch has written beyond the moment\, and deeply of the moment\, a form of salvation we must all hope to earn.” \n—Bin Ramke\, author of Earth on Earth \n\n\n\nMeet the Author \nAlessandra Lynch‘s most recent collection of poetry\, Pretty Tripwire\, (semi-finalist for the Julie Suk Award) was published in 2021. Alessandra is also the auuthor of Sails the Wind Left Behind (winner of the Alice James New England/NewYork Award)\, It Was a Terrible Cloud at Twilight (winner of the Lena Miles Wever-Todd Award)\, and Daylily Called It a Dangerous Moment (winner of the Balcones Prize\, finalist for the LA Times Book Award and the UNT Rilke Prize\, listed as a NY Times top ten poetry books of 2017). Her work has appeared in the American Poetry Review\, The New England Review\, The Kenyon Review\, Ploughshares\, and other journals. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-reading-alessandra-lynch/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm! Let’s geek out over our Book of the Month!\n\n\nThe Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to geek out over books\, or someone who is looking to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! \nHosted by Gya Torres and Casey Culp\, our monthly book club is intended to be a fun\, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! \nThis monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. \n\n\n\n2024 Books of the Month \nJanuary: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn \nFebruary: Somebody’s Daughter by Ashley C. Ford \nMarch: Bride by Ali Hazelwood \nApril: Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo \nMay: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman \nJune: It Came From the Closet edited by Joe Vallese \nJuly: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles: One State/One Story: All That She Carried/Freedom Over Me \nAugust: Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj \nSeptember: Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna \nOctober: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe \nNovember: You\, Again by Kate Goldbeck \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-10/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at Scare in the Square
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on Halloween 4:30pm-7pm for free children’s books\, candy\, crafts\, and story times! Part of FFDA’s Scare in the Square!Join Indy Reads on Halloween during Fountain Fletcher District Association’s Scare in the Square! Our community bookstore will be open to the public for free children’s books\, candy\, family-friendly “spooky” crafts\, and story times al evening long at the Big Chair. Learn more about Scare in the Square: https://fountainfletcher.com/. Find parking: indyreads.org/parking 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/trick-or-treat-at-scare-in-the-square/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-59/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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CREATED:20231221T175916Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our Drag Story Hour!  Fun for the entire family!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie as they capture the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and give kids a glamorous and positive role model. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! \n \nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \n\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensation of Indianapolis that has more energy than a can of Red Bull spiked with a 5hr energy. They are always filled to brim with unicorn energy and enjoy spending each story hour with their little royal friends. Their favorite book as a kid was Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.  \n\n\n\nAqua MarieHey my name is Aqua Marie. She/her are my pronouns in drag. I have been doing Drag since November 2023. I have helped with the Indy Drag Theater with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administration\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love that I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that with others! \n\n\nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-19/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month.  \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper  \n\n\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-5/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For November\, we’ll read The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill! 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\nThe Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill \n\n\n\nIn every person’s story\, there is something to hide… \n\n\n\nThe tranquility is shattered by a woman’s terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately\, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While they wait for the all-clear\, four strangers\, who’d happened to sit at the same table\, pass the time in conversation and friendships are struck. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning–it just happens that one is a murderer. \n\n\n\nSulari Gentill delivers a sharply thrilling read with The Woman in the Library\, an unexpectedly twisty literary adventure that examines the complicated nature of friendship and shows us that words can be the most treacherous weapons of all.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-8/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241106T190000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182800Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-13/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T190000
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Opportunity: Mailing Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on November 7 any time between 4:30pm and 7pm to help us send out letters to our community! This is a volunteer opportunity.\n\n\nVolunteer with Indy Reads any time between 4:30pm and 7pm on Thursday\, November 7. \nIndy Reads needs your help with preparing letters for our end-of-year fundraising campaign! This mailing party is a great way to connect with Indy Reads and to ensure that our vital adult and family programming remains tuition-free for all! \nJoin us for a one-time volunteer opportunity for a Mailing Party on Thursday\, November 7\, as we label\, stamp\, and sort our letters for distribution to our Indy Reads community! \nMusic will be playing\, and good company is welcome and wanted! We welcome volunteers to stay for the entire Mailing Party or to join us for as long as you can serve. \nThank you for volunteering with us and we hope to see you soon! \nFor easy and free parking\, visit www.indyreads.org/parking.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-opportunity-mailing-party-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182801Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-60/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T130000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182814Z
CREATED:20231115T192626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182814Z
UID:10000374-1731067200-1731070800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person Sessions are at 12pm on every 2nd Friday!  \n \nIf you are interested in a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. You will need to register on the Virtual Info Session EventBrite.  \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by following our social media! \n \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram. \n \nAlso\, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-person-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241108T184500
DTSTAMP:20241022T154537Z
CREATED:20241022T153810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T154537Z
UID:10001257-1731087000-1731091500@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Author Reading: J.M. Williger
DESCRIPTION:Join J.M. Williger and Indy Reads on November 8th at 5:30 for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of his debut book\, ‘The Rites of Iron.’Join J.M. Williger at Indy Reads on November 8th at 5:30pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of their debut work\, The Rites of Iron. This event is recommended for ages 13+. Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for 400 adult learners each year. The Rites of Iron The Rushali Desert is many things–a swirling tempest of red sand\, an arid landscape scoured by incredible heat\, and a breeding ground for dangerous beasts. But for Gnash\, a young warrior raised in a tribe of wandering nomads\, the desert is simply home.Through the Rites of Iron\, a coming-of-age ceremony for young warriors in his tribe\, Gnash discovers what it means to be truly strong as he fights through the perils of his desolate homeland. Meet the Author: J.M. Williger J. M. Williger\, a new author originally from Porter\, Indiana\, makes his debut with The Rites of Iron\, the first novel in The Trials of Gnash series.Before he started writing fantasy\, J.M. earned his bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Indiana University. After that\, he spent some time working with IU Health Bloomington’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program\, before moving to Indianapolis\, where he now works with ATI Physical Therapy. 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/author-reading-j-m-williger/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182815Z
CREATED:20240725T142627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182815Z
UID:10001227-1731150000-1731153600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Story time provided by our staff\, volunteers\, and students – Indy Reads to you! Every Saturday EXCEPT for the first Saturday of the month.\n\n\nThe Event \nJoin our staff\, volunteers\, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! Big Chair Story Time is every Saturday at 11am\, except for the first Saturday of the month where we have Drag Story Hour instead. \nYou are welcome to bring coffee\, water\, snacks to enjoy while listening. \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! \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 www.indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-97/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241109T190000
DTSTAMP:20241108T211857Z
CREATED:20240226T193132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T211857Z
UID:10001097-1731168000-1731178800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled
DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hope is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come together. \n4-5pm Workshop: come with what you are working on or writing prompts can be provided5-5:30pm Break/Network5:30-7pm Open Mic \nThis monthly event is recommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from purchases at Indy Reads directly support our adult education programming. \n\n\n\nIndyUntitled is an independent writers’ collective consisting of multi-talented individuals with a common goal of connecting our neighbors and friends through poetry. They strongly believe that access to free art and literacy is vital to the health and strength of our community. They aim to progress and uplift writers of all skill sets through workshops\, open mics\, and publication opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writing-workshop-and-open-mic-with-indyuntitled-9/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241110T170000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182817Z
CREATED:20231220T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182817Z
UID:10001012-1731254400-1731258000@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-11/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241111T183000
DTSTAMP:20241104T181548Z
CREATED:20241104T181256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T181548Z
UID:10001267-1731346200-1731349800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Moments Gratitude Workshop and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Marissa for this Gratitude Workshop + Meditation for beginners on Monday\, November 11\, at 5:30pm.Join Indy Reads and Marissa for this Gratitude Workshop + Meditation on Monday\, November 11\, at 5:30pm!  Creating a gratitude practice is a powerful way to shift your mental state instantly\, but what does this practice look like? Learn how to implement gratitude into your daily life and bring in some much needed positive relaxation through this Mindful Moments Gratitude Workshop and Meditation.  The workshop will teach you how to create a gratitude rampage and use the energy cultivated through the practice to drop into a calm state of peaceful transformation. This workshop is for families and people of all ages! With over 5 years of experience in meditation and a natural gift for teaching\, Marissa’s mindfulness workshops and individual sessions are one of a kind. Her background in energetic healing and intuitive guidance create the perfect space for true transformation to take place. Visit Marissa’s website to book a 1-1 session\, to purchase your own personal meditation\, or to book a guided meditation group session:https://earthtomarissa.com/ 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/mindful-moments-gratitude-workshop-and-meditation/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241111T210000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182818Z
CREATED:20240213T141457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182818Z
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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 Monday 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 Monday 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-8/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241113T193000
DTSTAMP:20241029T141823Z
CREATED:20231018T151619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T141823Z
UID:10000338-1731520800-1731526200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Poetry & More Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Poets\, storytellers\, and more welcome!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm for our Poetry & More Open Mic Night! Performers may sign up beginning at 5pm and will be called to perform in the order they signed up. \n***Special February Date: February 7th \nAll performance styles are welcome including singers/songwriters\, poetry readings\, monologues/theater\, dance\, comedy and more. We ask to keep your performance to approximately 3 minutes. If there is time remaining\, participants are welcome to share another selection. \nPlease note this is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY event. Explicit language\, gestures\, behavior are prohibited. For music\, radio edit is required. \nPerformers are welcome to use our stage\, podium\, and microphone for their piece. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241114T190000
DTSTAMP:20241016T192107Z
CREATED:20241016T192107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T192107Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Opportunity: Mailing Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on November 14 any time between 4pm and 7pm to help us send out letters to our community! This is a volunteer opportunity.\n\n\nVolunteer with Indy Reads any time between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday\, November 14. \nIndy Reads needs your help with preparing letters for our end-of-year fundraising campaign! This mailing party is a great way to connect with Indy Reads and to ensure that our vital adult and family programming remains tuition-free for all! \nJoin us for a one-time volunteer opportunity for a Mailing Party on Thursday\, November 14\, as we label\, stamp\, and sort our letters for distribution to our Indy Reads community! \nMusic will be playing\, and good company is welcome and wanted! We welcome volunteers to stay for the entire Mailing Party or to join us for as long as you can serve. \nThank you for volunteering with us and we hope to see you soon! \nFor easy and free parking\, visit www.indyreads.org/parking.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-opportunity-mailing-party/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241114T190000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182819Z
CREATED:20231127T204622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182819Z
UID:10000428-1731603600-1731610800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-61/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241115T190000
DTSTAMP:20241022T154317Z
CREATED:20241022T153812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T154317Z
UID:10001258-1731691800-1731697200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Author Reading: T. Hariman
DESCRIPTION:Join T. Harmin at Indy Reads on November 15 from 5:30-7pm for a reading\, discussion and signing of her works.Join T.HarRiMaN at Indy Reads on November 15 from 5:30-7pm for a reading\, and discussion\, of her works Burn this Book: The 10\,000 Year Plan and All Hail\, Queen of the Freaks\, signing to follow. This event is recommended for ages 8+ Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for 400 adult learners each year. Burn this Book: The 10\,000 Year Plan DO YOU WANT TO SAVE THE WORLD?You’ll have to defeat the tyrants who want to control it—and kill you—first. That’s what Nadine Crane finds when she’s recruited into a ten thousand-year plan by Worth Moon\, who claims to be her boyfriend of many lives. Nadine just wants to get into the University of Chicago and nest in one of the Plan’s cozy\, luxurious safe houses. Worth has different ideas\, whisking Nadine through time and space on daring assignments\, each more perilous than the last. Meanwhile\, Worth trains Nadine to be a secret agent\, making Nadine do things she swore she’d never do. Join Worth and Nadine on a mission that spans the breadth of time and the depth of human longing. Can Worth capture Nadine’s heart all over again? And can Worth do it while saving the life of everyone on Earth—including yours? All Hail\, Queen of the Freaks Do you know the secret? The teenager C (short for “Catherine”) Query wishes she did. She doesn’t know how she awoke in the luxurious Paradiddle Lane\, a resort town outside Chicago where billionaires go for a self-indulgent escape. C also doesn’t know how she acquired her mysterious ability to travel to other universes\, dimensions\, and times when she plays the piano. But she does know that evil enemies are hunting her\, with murder on their minds. Can she outsmart them and find the truth in time to survive? And the deliciously attractive boys pursuing her: Whom can she trust\, and who is the enemy? As an alchemist of the written word\, T. HarRiMaN writes exciting escapes that make lives magic. T. HarRiMaN is a Pulitzer nominee from Indiana. The Chicago Tribune has called her work “a thrilling must-read for anyone who loves Harry Potter and Hunger Games.” She began writing paranormal romances\, which strongly influences her work today\, and her real-life encounters with the scary side of life are responsible for her books’ active elements of cozy horror. Nonetheless\, she believes every story should have a happy ending. In her spare time\, T. HarRiMaN takes her two cats on walks in a pink cat stroller. On top goes the smaller cat\, Picasso\, a seal-pointed Birman shown in Amazon’s Author Central photo. (She could’ve found better photos of herself\, but Picasso looks adorable. And let’s face it–it’s the cat who’s important.) On the bottom of the stroller is Piki\, a tabby Maine Coon who keeps her company while she works. 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/author-reading-t-hariman/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182820Z
CREATED:20240725T142632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182820Z
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SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Story time provided by our staff\, volunteers\, and students – Indy Reads to you! Every Saturday EXCEPT for the first Saturday of the month.\n\n\nThe Event \nJoin our staff\, volunteers\, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ages are welcome! Big Chair Story Time is every Saturday at 11am\, except for the first Saturday of the month where we have Drag Story Hour instead. \nYou are welcome to bring coffee\, water\, snacks to enjoy while listening. \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! \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 www.indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-98/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182821Z
CREATED:20240826T165354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182821Z
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Mike Fuller
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Mike Fuller on November 16th from 2-4pm for a reading of his new book\, ‘The Black Snowboarder.’\n\n\nJoin Mike Fuller at Indy Reads on November 16th from 2-4pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of his new children’s book\, The Black Snowboarder. \nAll ages welcome! \n\n\n\nThe Black Snowboarder \nThis is a story about a young black kid named Prince from big city Nashville\, Tennessee. He enjoys sports such as basketball and football. His dad lands a new job\, and he is forced to relocated to the snowy Dillion\, Colorado. He is in for a complete culture shock and struggles to make friends at first. He must learn to adjust and adapt to his new environment where snowboarding is king. Even though snowboarding is a protometal white sport\, he falls in love with it. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author \nMichael Fuller is new to the literary world. He is a travel nurse\, set medic\, musician\, and snowboarder from Tennessee. Working as a set medic\, he has been involved in a handful of films and tv shows such as “Someone like you” by Karen Kingsbury\, “Ride” by Jake Allyn\, and “ Street Outlaws” by Discovery to name a few. When he is not working he spends most of his time playing his guitar and snowboarding. His debut book\, The Black Snowboarder\, was published in May of 2024. The book is a reflection of his willingness to get more children of color into snowboarding. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-mike-fuller/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241116T183000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182822Z
CREATED:20240826T165355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182822Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month.  \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper  \n\n\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-6/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181704Z
CREATED:20260313T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181704Z
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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. 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-2/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241117T190000
DTSTAMP:20241029T163124Z
CREATED:20241029T163123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T163124Z
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Laura (1944)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 17 at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Laura (1944) at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie! \n\n\n\nPlease purchase tickets to Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie’s film screening here. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free book club and discussion of Laura by Vera Caspary after the film. \n\n\n\nYou must buy tickets for this event. If you would like to include a donation to Indy Reads\, please use the “Donate” button. Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/book-to-film-club-with-kan-kan-cinema-laura-1944/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241120T190000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182823Z
CREATED:20240320T200511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182823Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. — Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com\, if you would like to learn more. \n“I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players\, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-chess-club-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241121T190000
DTSTAMP:20240918T182836Z
CREATED:20231127T204623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T182836Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our weekly game night.\n\n\nGame night is free for kids and families!  Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play. \nFor more information or questions\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \n \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-game-night-62/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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