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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-48/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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-13/
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. 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-8/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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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!
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LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled
DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hope is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come together. 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-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. 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-8/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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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-34/
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\n\nJoin Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor for Dungeons & Dragons at Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm! \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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! \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThis recurring event is recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited to 7 players per session. Register ahead to secure your spot! \n\n\n\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\n\n\n\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.  \n\n\n\nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @LoganTaylorWriting  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo Shea is a marketing professional working in Indianapolis. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and has been exploring storytelling through tabletop RPGs for over a decade. She enjoys exploring niche fandoms\, developing cosplays for the incredible cons Indy hosts\, and being a regular at small businesses across the city. \n\n\n\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/do-good-read-scrolls-dd-at-indy-reads-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on Saturday\, October 17th\, 12pm-2pm to meet local authors\, buy books\, and support literacy for all!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads on Saturday\, October 17th\, from 12pm-2pm to meet local authors\, buy books\, and support Indy Reads’ vision of 100% Literacy For All! \nThis free community event brings together local authors and readers for an engaging afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and book signings. Attendees will have the chance to meet the authors in person\, learn more about their work\, and purchase signed copies during the two-hour expo. \nCome support local writers and celebrate storytelling in our community! \n\n\n \nMeet Our Featured Authors! \n\n\n \nJeana Jorgensen \n\n\n\nDr. Jeana Jorgensen\, author of Folklore 101 and Fairy Tales 101 among other books\, has degrees in folklore from the University of California\, Berkeley and Indiana University. She has taught at these universities along with Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis and Butler University\, where she currently teaches in the Department of History\, Anthropology\, and Classics. Dr. Jorgensen serves on the editorial board of the academic journal Marvels & Tales: Journal of Fairy Tale Studies and is a member of the American Folklore Society\, the International Society for Folk Narrative Research\, the International Society for the Fantastic in the Arts\, and other scholarly organizations.In her research\, Dr. Jorgensen focuses on how folkloric and fantastical storytelling genres reveal deeply human anxieties around identity\, especially gender\, sexuality\, and disability. She is also a creative writer\, having recently released her debut poetry collection “The Thorn Key: Fairy Tales in Verse.” Whatever mode she writes in\, she seeks to explore the links between individuals\, communities\, and the stories they tell. \nFollow Jeana online: \nFacebook: Foxyfolklorist \nInstagram: Jeanadances \nBluesky: Foxyfolklorist \n\n\n \nFolklore 101 \nWhen’s the last time you got to pick a folklorist’s brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old\, and it’s full of amazing insights about human behavior\, creativity\, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets\, squished somewhere between anthropology and linguistics and religious studies and comparative literature and more. It’s all about the informal human interactions\, the million tiny acts and stories and beliefs and arts that function as social glue even if they seem beneath notice. Do traditional holiday foods have a deeper meaning? Yep. Same with folk music\, ballads\, proverbs\, jokes\, urban legends\, body art\, and a ton more genres covered in this book.Is the whole book as easy to read and irreverent as this description? Yep! This fun\, accessible guide to the academic study of folklore packs in a college class’s worth of material\, from basic concepts and major folklore genres to special topics based on identity\, fancy theories\, and more.If you’ve always wanted to take a folklore class\, or you’re a writer or artist using folklore in your work\, or you’re just generally interested in the topic\, this is the book for you! \n\n\n \n \nRobin Lovelace \n\n\n\nRobin Lee Lovelace is a mixed-race African American author who usually writes short fiction in the magical realism genre. Robin’s novella\, Savonne\, Not Vonny won numerous awards including the Etchings Press Novella of the Year in 2019 and the CIBA in 2021. Her short story “Uncle” won the Marguerite McGlinn Short Fiction Award in 2021. Robin was listed as an honoree in 2020 and 2024 by Indiana Humanities for her work in fiction. In 2025\, Robin won the Tusculum Chapbook Competition for her story “Snakebite.” When Robin is not obsessively revising her most recent story\, she is working in her flower garden\, cooking Italian dishes\, or walking her rowdy dog\, Lucy. \nFollow Robin online \nwww.robinleelovelace.com \nFacebook: RobinLeeLovelace \n\n\n \nSavonne\, Not Vonny \nFrom her Indianapolis home\, upstairs from the brothel where her mother works\, young Savonne is taken deep into the bayous of New Orleans. There she learns about Voodoo magic from her great-grandfather and meets the dangerous Diamond John who is out to steal her family’s powerful conjure book. With its mix of urban realism and rural magic\, Savonne\, Not Vonny invites readers to reimagine the cultural traditions of New Orleans\, pushing the boundaries of reality and redefining home. \n\n\n \n \nShannon Morrigan \n\n\n\nShannon Morrigan is an Indianapolis-based fantasy author and lifelong lover of stories filled with magic\, mystery\, and adventure. She enjoys creating imaginative worlds\, memorable characters\, and tales that explore friendship\, courage\, and the search for where we truly belong. \nWhen she isn’t writing\, Shannon can usually be found reading fantasy novels\, spending time with her family\, or dreaming up new corners of Havacani. Havacani and the Mark of the Arcanum is her debut novel and the first book in the Havacani series. \nFollow Shannon online: \nInstagram: shannon.morriganTikTok: shannon.morrigan \n\n\n\n \nHavacani and the Mark of the Arcanum \nAvery Sterling has never had many friends\, and she has never had a good explanation for the strange things that happen around her. Lights flicker when she cries. Objects break when she is upset. And for years\, she has been followed by Grey\, a storm-colored cat her parents insist does not exist. \nOn her first day of college\, Grey leads her to four strangers who tell her what he really is: her familiar. Avery is pulled through a portal into Havacani\, a hidden realm of magic\, where she learns that she is an Arcanum\, the first of her kind to appear in centuries. \nHer arrival should be impossible. To the leaders of Havacani\, it is a miracle. To Avery\, it is overwhelming\, especially when demons begin appearing soon after she enters their world. When disaster strikes\, she is left with little choice but to remain in Havacani and learn the magic everyone seems to expect her to know. \nWith the help of Salem\, Joss\, and Lark\, Avery begins searching for answers about herself\, her powers\, and the darkness that seems to have found her in a world she barely knows. \n\n\n \n \nKim Peters \n\n\n\nKim Peters is a former Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Health Coach and the author of Josie’s Closet\, a novel about finding strength and resilience. Kim draws on her deep knowledge of the human condition and the challenges we all encounter to build characters who are both deep and relatable.Kim is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and the Indiana Writers Circle. She was born in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, where she now lives with her husband of many years.Full-time writing is Kim’s passion\, but she also takes time to travel and read\, of course. Large\, noisy\, and fun extended-family gatherings are a favorite of hers\, as well as spending time with her four children and six grandchildren. \nFollow Kim online: \nhttp://www.kimpetersauthor.com \nFacebook: kimpetersauthor \nInstagram: kimpetersauthor \n\n\n\n \nJosie’s Closet \nCharacter-driven\, women’s contemporary fiction about overcoming denial and past trauma. The story follows Josie Lambert as she separates from her narcissistic husband and her prestigious career as a Hollywood costume designer for the small town in Georgia where she lived as a child. Unexpected memories\, secrets\, and surprising betrayals challenge her ability to cope\, threatening to destroy her sense of self and her very sanity. She falls down the slippery slope of denial and obsession that forces her to find the strength and resilience to start over. \n\n\n \n \nThomas Ramseyer \n\n\n\nThomas Ramseyer is a retired high school English teacher whose passion for travel inspires much of his work. In his writing\, he loves to explore how culture and nature interact to influence our viewpoints. His influences are varied\, but he is especially drawn to early twentieth century literature. When not writing\, he can be found hiking in the vineyards of France or simply enjoying time with his friends\, family\, and dog. \nFollow Thomas online: \nInstagram: @ramseyertomFacebook: @tom.ramseyer \n\n\n\n \nWith a View of the Vineyards \nWhen single parent Daniel Perring’s daughter Jewel graduates from college\, he grants her longtime wish of a vacation to France. What he intends to be simply a reward for her hard work at school turns out to be an eye-opening and life-changing adventure for both of these Chicagoans. In a time of transition for each\, they encounter challenges as well as opportunities on their trek across the landscapes of France — from Paris to Provence to Burgundy. Though Jewel navigates the changes with relative ease\, Daniel has some emotional baggage and professional conflicts that stand in his way of a new chance at love and happiness. With a View of the Vineyards follows his journey toward self-awareness as he deals with his past and considers what the path of his life will now become. \n\n\n \nMore on Author Expos: \nAuthor Expos are free seasonal events for local authors. We host four a year for Autum\, Winter\, Spring\, and Summer. Those interested in participating in an Author Expo must be willing to have their books sold on consignment through Indy Reads. If you are interested in being a featured author during an Author Expo\, please visit www.indyreads.org/submit-an-event to learn more. \nOur next Author Expo is in just a few months! \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-expo/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261017T183000
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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-49/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T113000
DTSTAMP:20261009T221258Z
CREATED:20261009T220645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T221258Z
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SUMMARY:Reading with a Witch: A Big Chair Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Hat Society at Indy Reads community bookstore for a witchy story time filled with stories\, magic\, and Halloween fun!\n\n\n\nGather your little witches and wizards for a magical Big Chair Story Time with Irvington’s Black Hat Society at Indy Reads community bookstore on Sunday\, October 18\, 2026! \nEnjoy spellbinding stories\, magical moments\, and a touch of Halloween enchantment. Come dressed in your favorite costume and celebrate the season with fellow young readers and their families. \nThis not-so-spooky event is perfect for children who love stories\, imagination\, and a little Halloween magic. We can’t wait to see you there for an afternoon of witchy fun and memorable tales! \n\n\n\nThe Black Hats Society of Historic Irvington (TBHSHI)\, a nonprofit established in 2016\, is a social group of theatrical witches based in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis for the purpose of entertaining at community events and raising money for local charities. Founded for participation in the Irvington Halloween Festival\, we have many different backgrounds and beliefs and encourage everyone to have fun\, be themselves\, make friends\, and express their creativity. \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/reading-with-a-witch-a-big-chair-story-time/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T155034Z
CREATED:20260120T152557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T155034Z
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SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and volunteer Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet!Join Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages\, all-ages Crochet Circles hosted by  Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sundays* of the month! This is a free event for all ages where crochet community can come together to meet\, learn\, and support eachother! We will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. If you have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. *Please note that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. Kayla B. is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-24/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182257Z
CREATED:20260824T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182257Z
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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-8/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261023T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T142219Z
CREATED:20261001T141412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T142219Z
UID:10001855-1792776600-1792782000@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Banned Books & Black Cats: Junk Journaling After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Gya Torres for a Junk Journaling 101 on Friday\, October 23rd\, at Indy Reads community bookstore from 5:30-7pm\n\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Gya Torres for spoooky Junk Journaling 101 on Friday\, October 23\, at the Indy Reads Community Bookstore from 5:30–7 PM! \n\n\n\nSpend a fun and creative evening exploring Halloween- and banned books-themed junk journaling. Whether you’re a beginner looking to dip your toe into junk journaling or an experienced journaler hoping to connect with fellow creatives\, this event has something for everyone. Create spooky\, literary-inspired pages while celebrating the freedom to read in a welcoming community atmosphere. \n\n\n\nAll supplies are provided\, so just bring your creativity and get ready to craft! \n\n\n\nSpace is limited! Due to capacity and supply constraints\, we strongly encourage advance registration to reserve your spot and ensure materials are available for you. \n\n\n\nCome create\, connect\, and celebrate stories that refuse to stay on the shelf! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Host: Gya Torres\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGya 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay What You Can\n\n\n\nThis event is Pay What You Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \n\n\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\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\n\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\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\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\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
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/banned-books-black-cats-junk-journaling-after-dark/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T142447Z
CREATED:20260828T142232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T142447Z
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SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time with Boomer
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads & Indiana Sports Corp are excited to host this family literacy celebration event!\n\n\nBig Chair Story Time with Boomer\nJoin us in person for Big Chair Story Time with Boomer\, sponsored by Indiana Sports Corp and its Team Up for Literacy initiative. \nFamilies are welcome to join us as we read stories with Boomer. We’ll have freshly brewed coffee and tasty pastries for everyone. \nPlus\, explore our craft station\, where you can color and personalize your own bookmark with bright designs. It’s a great chance to connect and have fun with the whole family! \nTickets are free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-with-boomer/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20251211T194928Z
CREATED:20251211T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T194928Z
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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-32/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182257Z
CREATED:20260824T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182257Z
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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-8/2026-10-25/
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:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260925T142926Z
CREATED:20260925T142421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T142926Z
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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\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-21/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261031T200000
DTSTAMP:20261009T221311Z
CREATED:20261009T220646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T221311Z
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SUMMARY:Trick-or-Treat at the BOOOkstore
DESCRIPTION:Books\, candy\, and Halloween fun! Join Indy Reads and Scare-in-the-Square for a spooktacular evening!\n\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Scare-in-the-Square for another year of Halloween fun! Dress in your favorite costume and stop by our community bookstore for a festive evening of trick-or-treating! \nEnjoy free books\, candy\, and a chance to celebrate the season with family\, friends\, and neighbors. Free books and candy for all attendees while supplies last! \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/trick-or-treat-at-the-boookstore/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T154350Z
CREATED:20251223T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T154350Z
UID:10001637-1793534400-1793541600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the first and third Sundays of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet with us!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages Crochet Circle hosted by volunteer Kayla B. on the first and third Sundays of each month! \nPlease note that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. \nThis is a free event for all ages. Crocheters of all levels can come together to meet other crocheters in the community! \nWe will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. \nIf you have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! \nCrochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. \n\n\n\nKayla B. is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Crochet-Circles-Banner-Updated.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182257Z
CREATED:20260824T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182257Z
UID:10001831-1793545200-1793548800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-8/2026-11-01/
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:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182257Z
CREATED:20260824T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182257Z
UID:10001832-1794150000-1794153600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-8/2026-11-08/
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:20261115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T155101Z
CREATED:20260120T152558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T155101Z
UID:10001653-1794744000-1794751200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and volunteer Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet!Join Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages\, all-ages Crochet Circles hosted by  Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sundays* of the month! This is a free event for all ages where crochet community can come together to meet\, learn\, and support eachother! We will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. If you have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. *Please note that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. Kayla B. is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-25/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Crochet-Circles-Banner-Updated.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182257Z
CREATED:20260824T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182257Z
UID:10001833-1794754800-1794758400@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-8/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T223852Z
CREATED:20260402T155650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T223852Z
UID:10001748-1795194000-1795204800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Do Good\, Read Scrolls: D&D at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm\, to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons! All levels welcome. \n\n\n\nJoin Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor for Dungeons & Dragons at Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm! \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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! \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThis recurring event is recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited to 7 players per session. Register ahead to secure your spot! \n\n\n\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\n\n\n\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.  \n\n\n\nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @LoganTaylorWriting  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo Shea is a marketing professional working in Indianapolis. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and has been exploring storytelling through tabletop RPGs for over a decade. She enjoys exploring niche fandoms\, developing cosplays for the incredible cons Indy hosts\, and being a regular at small businesses across the city. \n\n\n\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/do-good-read-scrolls-dd-at-indy-reads-16/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dgrs.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261122T150000
DTSTAMP:20251211T194951Z
CREATED:20251211T193231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T194951Z
UID:10001624-1795356000-1795359600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm! Let’s dive into some great books and event better conversations!The Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to have some great conversations around some great books\, or someone who is looking to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! Hosted by Gya Torres and Katherine Culp\, our monthly book club is intended to be a fun\, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! This monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for nearly 500 adult learners each year. 2026 Book Club Reading List: January: Squire by Nadia Shammas February: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams March: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman  April: Enemy of the Sun by Naseer Aruri & Edmund Ghareeb May: The Emperor of Gladness  by Ocean Vuong June: The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School  by Sonora Reyes July: When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa August: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler September: House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias October: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi November: Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk & Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. December: No Book– Happy Holidays! Meet the Hosts: Katherine Culp Katherine has been reader all her life! While she loves all genres\, but fantasy\, sci-fi\, and cozy mysteries are her absolute favorite! Katherine has a personal goal to read 50 books each year. She was 4 short last year\, so hopes to reach her goal this year–thank you book clubs! Her favorite way to read is by listening to audiobooks (yes that counts!). Some of Katherine’s favorite books are The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins\, the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riodian\, and the Legendborn series by Tracy Deon. Gya Torres Gya is a lover of all things Romance. Her favorite way to read is via audiobooks and will definitely have all kinds of trophy books to celebrate her favorite reads. She also loves to read about feminist movements\, social justice\, and memoirs. Gya loves to read multiple books at once\, since she is a mood reader and needs to find the right book for the right moment. Currently she is indulging in Katee Robert’s latest novel\, Tender Cruelty the 9th book in the Dark Olympus series. At the same time she is physically reading Mutual Aid by Dean Spade\, and I\, Medusa by Ayana Grey. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-33/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Indy-Reads-Book-Club-Banner.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182257Z
CREATED:20260824T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182257Z
UID:10001834-1795359600-1795363200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-8/2026-11-22/
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:20261125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260925T142924Z
CREATED:20260925T142423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T142924Z
UID:10001842-1795629600-1795633200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Lit Stage Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the last Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Performers of all art forms welcome!\n\n\nJoin us for Indy Reads Lit Stage on the last Wednesday* of each month at 6pm (except when Indy Reads is closed for holidays). \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\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-22/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lit-stage.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182257Z
CREATED:20260824T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182257Z
UID:10001835-1795964400-1795968000@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-8/2026-11-29/
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:20261206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260120T154426Z
CREATED:20251223T184409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T154426Z
UID:10001638-1796558400-1796565600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the first and third Sundays of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet with us!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for a cozy\, all-languages Crochet Circle hosted by volunteer Kayla B. on the first and third Sundays of each month! \nPlease note that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. \nThis is a free event for all ages. Crocheters of all levels can come together to meet other crocheters in the community! \nWe will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. \nIf you have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! \nCrochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. \n\n\n\nKayla B. is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://indyreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Crochet-Circles-Banner-Updated.jpeg
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