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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-10/
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-2/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date that works best for you!  \n \nVirtual Info Sessions are at 6pm on every 4th Wednesday! \n \nIf you register for the Virtual Info Session\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the session. \n \nIf you are interested in an In-Person Info Session\, those take place on the 2nd Friday of the month at 12pm. You will need to register on the In-Person Info Session EventBrite.  \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@indyreads.org. \n\n\n\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-virtual-15/
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: McKenna Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join children’s author McKenna Houston for a reading of her adventurous and imaginative book for young readers!\n\n\nJoin author McKenna Houston at Indy Reads for a reading and signing of her new book While I’m at School… What Do My Parents Do All Day? \, a fun and funny read for young readers and the entire family!  \nThis event is open to participants of all ages. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\nWhile I’m at School… What Do My Parents Do All Day? \nA delightful rhyming read-aloud about a young boy who wonders what his parents do all day while he is away at school. His imagination runs wild as he envisions his parents doing all kinds of wacky things. The captivating fun\, energetic illustrations tell the imaginative tale! Adults and children alike will love reading this book aloud together over and over! A perfect way to help prepare a child for starting a new school year or for the classroom teacher to read to the class on the first day of school! \n\n\n\nMcKenna Houston is a children’s book author who has loved books for as long as she can remember. She has lovingly kept her childhood favorite books\, hoping to be able to pass them down one day to some special little one. With a passion for reading\, writing and connecting with others\, McKenna wants everyone to experience the same magic and wonder she feels when reading a great story. McKenna currently lives in downtown Indianapolis\, Indiana and is an alumna of the Orr Fellowship and Florida Gulf Coast University. \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-mckenna-houston/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For January\, we’ll read River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta! 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\nRiver Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta \n\n\n\nBuy the book from Indy Reads! Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads keep our classrooms tuition-free for more than 400 adult students each year. \n\n\n\n“River Mumma is a love letter to culture\, home\, and coming of age–and will spark important\, relevant book club conversations\, too.” –Marissa Stapley\, New York Times bestselling author of Lucky \n\n\n\nIssa Rae’s Insecure with a magical realist spin: River Mumma is an exhilarating contemporary fantasy novel about a young Black woman who navigates her quarter-life-crisis while embarking on a mythical quest through the streets of Toronto. \n\n\n\nAlicia has been out of grad school for months. She has no career prospects and lives with her mom\, who won’t stop texting her macabre news stories and reminders to pick up items from the grocery store. \n\n\n\nThen\, one evening\, the Jamaican water deity\, River Mumma\, appears to Alicia\, telling her that she has twenty-four hours to scour the city for her missing comb.Alicia doesn’t understand why River Mumma would choose her. She can’t remember all the legends her relatives told her\, unlike her retail co-worker Heaven\, who can reel off Jamaican folklore by heart. She doesn’t know if her childhood visions have returned\, or why she feels a strange connection to her other co-worker Mars. But when the trio are chased down by malevolent spirits called duppies\, they realize their tenuous bonds to each other may be their only lifelines. With the clock ticking\, Alicia’s quest through the city broadens into a journey through time–to find herself and what the river carries. \n\n\n\nEnergetic and invigorating\, River Mumma is a vibrant exploration of diasporic community and ancestral ties\, and a homage to Jamaican storytelling by one of the most invigorating voices in today’s literature. \n\n\n\n“This quirky\, fizzy\, charming debut surprises and amuses. Reid-Benta writes beautifully\, drawing on Caribbean mythologies to create a fast paced and entertaining tale. It’s rare to find a novel written with such humour and heart.” –T. L. Huchu\, USA Today Bestselling author of The Library of the Dead
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SUMMARY:Boundaries and Authentic Living: An Afternoon of Spoken Word and Song
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads\, harpist and singer/songwriter Jen Midkiff\, and author Callie J. Smith for this music and spoken word event!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads\, harpist and singer/songwriter Jen Midkiff\, and author Callie J. Smith for this music and spoken word event reflecting on balance\, boundaries\, and authentic living. Smith will be reading from her Sacred Grounds novels\, and Midkiff will be sharing original harp music and songs from her solo albums. Book and CD signing will follow.  \nThis event is open to participants of all ages. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\nJen Midkiff is a singer/songwriter\, harpist\, music educator\, and therapeutic musician based in Noblesville\, Indiana. She has won the OVFF Pegasus Award twice for Best Performer\, once in her band Wild Mercy\, and once as a solo performer\, and has also won a Pegasus for her song “Underfoot”\, which is available on her latest album\, Finding My Balance. You can find her music at www.jenmidkiff.bandcamp.com. \n\n\n\nCallie J. Smith’s Sacred Grounds novels are a cozy coming-of-age-at-30 series featuring Kat Kent\, a woman working at the Sacred Grounds Coffee Company while trying to simplify her life. Her life refuses to stay simple for long\, though. In the first novel of the series – Kat’s Dreams (Clay Patin Press 2022) – the man Kat hoped never to see again returns to town\, and she must decide how to take the next step in her #MeToo journey. More about each novel is available at: www.calliejsmith.net/books/. \nCallie J. Smith is an author based in Noblesville\, Indiana. Her essays have appeared in Bearings Online and the Abbey of the Arts blog. Her latest novel – The Joy of a Field (Clay Patin Press 2024) – continues the coming-of-age-at-30 series the Sacred Grounds Novels. Her work is online at www.calliejsmith.net. \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/boundaries-and-authentic-living-an-afternoon-of-spoken-word-and-song/
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-2/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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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 dive into some great conversations together!\n\n\nThe Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to have some great conversations around some great books\, or someone who is looking to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! \nHosted by Gya Torres and Casey Culp\, our monthly book club is intended to be a fun\, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! \nThis monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\n2025 Book Club Reading List:  \nJanuary: All About Love by Bell Hooks  \nFebruary: Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson  \nMarch: Women and Other Monsters by Jess Zimmerman  \nApril: Bursting at the Seams by Chantel Massey  \nMay: The Great Displacement by Jake Bittle  \nJune: Queering Contemplations by Cassie Hall  \nJuly: Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa \nAugust: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria  \nSeptember:  The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison  \nOctober: Nothing Special by Katie Cook \nNovember:  Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer \nDecember: No Book  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-12/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Lit Stage Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Performers of all art forms welcome!\n\n\nThe monthly open mic at Indy Reads now has a new name and date! Join us for Indy Reads Lit Stage on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6pm (except when Indy Reads is closed for holidays). \nThe word Lit is short for literacy\, the mission of Indy Reads! Lit is also a popular Black cultural word that means something is entertaining or exciting. \nThe Lit Stage open mic welcomes people of all ages\, art forms\, and languages to share your talents with our shared community. Open mic performances can include singing\, monologues\, skits\, dancing\, comedy\, poetry and essay reading\, and more! \nPerformers are welcome to use the stage area\, podium\, and microphone. We ask that performances keep to about 5 minutes. Participants can perform again if time allows. \nPlease note the Lit Stage open mic is family friendly. Explicit language\, gestures\, and behaviors are not allowed. If you are including music in your performance\, we require radio edits only. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-lit-stage-open-mic/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensation of Indianapolis that has more energy than a can of Red Bull spiked with a 5hr energy. They are always filled to brim with unicorn energy and enjoy spending each story hour with their little royal friends. Their favorite book as a kid was Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.  \n\n\n\nAqua MarieHey my name is Aqua Marie. She/her are my pronouns in drag. I have been doing Drag since November 2023. I have helped with the Indy Drag Theater with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administration\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love that I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that with others! \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay What You Can — Here’s what your Suggested Donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay What You Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-and-aqua-marie-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Nico Lang
DESCRIPTION:Join visiting author and award-winning journalist Nico Lang at Indy Reads for a reading of American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to participants of all ages. \n\n\n\nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\nAmerican Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era \n\n\n\nMedia coverage tends to sensationalize the fight over how trans kids should be allowed to live\, but what is incredibly rare are the voices of the people at the heart of this debate: transgender and gender nonconforming kids themselves. For their groundbreaking new book\, journalist Nico Lang spent a year traveling the country to document the lives of transgender\, nonbinary\, and genderfluid teens and their families. Drawing on hundreds of hours of on-the-ground interviews with them and the people in their communities\, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era paints a vivid portrait of what it’s actually like to grow up trans today. \n\n\n\nFrom the tip of Florida’s conservative panhandle to vibrant queer communities in California\, and from Texas churches to mosques in Illinois\, American Teenager gives readers a window into the lives of Wyatt\, Rhydian\, Mykah\, Clint\, Ruby\, Augie\, Jack\, and Kylie\, eight teens who\, despite what some lawmakers might want us to believe\, are truly just kids looking for a brighter future. \n\n\n\nNico Lang (they/them) is a nonbinary award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience covering the transgender community’s fight for equality. Their work has appeared in major publications\, including Rolling Stone\, Esquire\, The New York Times\, Vox\, The Wall Street Journal\, Salon\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Time\, The Washington Post\, and the Los Angeles Times. Lang is the creator of Queer News Daily and previously served as the deputy editor for Out magazine\, the news editor for Them\, the LGBTQ+ correspondent for VICE\, and the editor and cofounder of the literary journal In Our Words. Their industry-leading contributions to queer media have resulted in a GLAAD Media Award\, 10 awards from the National Association of LGBTQ Journalists (NLGJA)\, and three awards from the Los Angeles Press Club\, including the 2023 Online Journalist of the Year. Lang is also the first-ever recipient of the Visibility Award from the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF)\, an honor created to recognize their impactful contributions to reporting on the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/author-reading-nico-lang/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250201T183000
DTSTAMP:20250131T192321Z
CREATED:20250102T190217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T192321Z
UID:10001374-1738427400-1738434600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper\n\n\nMeet the Pen to Paper \nWe write. We share. We live. \nPen to Paper is Indy’s most notorious coterie of misfit writers. \n\n\nWhat We Do \nIn its simplest form\, we write stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique each other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may join. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide us with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill levels\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or improve your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogues\, technical manuals … if it has words\, we’ll read it. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-11/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181704Z
CREATED:20260313T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181704Z
UID:10000539-1738508400-1738512000@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-2/2025-02-02/
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:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250205T180000
DTSTAMP:20250102T195722Z
CREATED:20250102T195722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T195722Z
UID:10001413-1738774800-1738778400@indyreads.org
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 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-18/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250208T190000
DTSTAMP:20241108T211859Z
CREATED:20241108T211848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T211859Z
UID:10001269-1739030400-1739041200@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-12/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181704Z
CREATED:20260313T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181704Z
UID:10000540-1739113200-1739116800@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-2/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20241111T182253Z
CREATED:20241111T182253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T182253Z
UID:10001322-1739116800-1739120400@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-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250209T183000
DTSTAMP:20250102T191810Z
CREATED:20250102T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T191810Z
UID:10001396-1739116800-1739125800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Howl's Moving Castle (Dub)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 9 at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Howl’s Moving Castle (Dub) 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 Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 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-howls-moving-castle-dub/
LOCATION:IN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250210T213000
DTSTAMP:20250102T193702Z
CREATED:20250102T193702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T193702Z
UID:10001401-1739214000-1739223000@indyreads.org
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-13/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250214T190000
DTSTAMP:20250207T180442Z
CREATED:20250207T180441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T180442Z
UID:10001442-1739530800-1739559600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Flash Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Romance lovers! This Valentine’s Day\, join us at Indy Reads for a flash sale. All USED ROMANCE titles are 25% off! All NEW ROMANCE titles are 10% off! *Flash sale valid on February 14\, 2025. \n\n\n\nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for 400 adult learners each year. Happy reading!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/valentines-day-flash-sale/
LOCATION:IN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250214T130000
DTSTAMP:20241111T175749Z
CREATED:20241111T175749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T175749Z
UID:10001292-1739534400-1739538000@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-18/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250215T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250215T183000
DTSTAMP:20250131T192240Z
CREATED:20250102T190218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T192240Z
UID:10001375-1739637000-1739644200@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper\n\n\nMeet the Pen to Paper \nWe write. We share. We live. \nPen to Paper is Indy’s most notorious coterie of misfit writers. \n\n\nWhat We Do \nIn its simplest form\, we write stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique each other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may join. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide us with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill levels\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or improve your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogues\, technical manuals … if it has words\, we’ll read it. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-12/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181704Z
CREATED:20260313T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181704Z
UID:10000541-1739718000-1739721600@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-2/2025-02-16/
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:20250219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250219T180000
DTSTAMP:20250102T195723Z
CREATED:20250102T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T195723Z
UID:10001414-1739984400-1739988000@indyreads.org
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 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-19/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250219T173000
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SUMMARY:ReThink Book Club: Shrink the City
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second Rethink Book Club. We’ll be reading: Shrink the City – The 15-Minute Urban Experiment and the Cities of the Future by Natalie Whittle. \n\n\n\nRegister for the book club here.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/rethink-book-club-shrink-the-city/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250222T153000
DTSTAMP:20250206T174604Z
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: J.M. Williger
DESCRIPTION:Join J.M. Williger at Indy Reads on February 22 at 2pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of his debut book\, ‘The Rites of Iron’.\n\n\nJoin J.M. Williger at Indy Reads on February 22 at 2pm for a reading\, discussion\, and signing of his debut work\, The Rites of Iron. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13+. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for 400 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\nThe Rites of Iron \nThe 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. \n\n\n\nMeet the Author: J.M. Williger \nJ. 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. \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-j-m-williger-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250222T173000
DTSTAMP:20250211T142842Z
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SUMMARY:Author Reading: Marc Leeds
DESCRIPTION:Join visiting author and Vonnegut Scholar Marc Leeds for a reading and signing of his funny and family friendly book “The Doody Story”!\n\n\nJoin visiting author and Vonnegut Scholar Marc Leeds for a reading and signing of his newest book\, The Doody Story or Potty Ecology\, a funny story for the entire family. \nThis event is for audiences of all ages. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for 400 adult learners each year.  \n\n\n\nVonnegut Scholar\, PhD and all around master of literary analysis\, Marc Leeds\, had stepped away from his critique space to pen a charming book for children that explains the “ins” and “outs” of kids most fascinating topic – doody! \nLeeds first came up with this fact filled tale when answering questions put to him by his own daughters. The Doody Book or Potty Ecology will answer your child’s questions\, too. \nCleverly illustrated by Marc’s sister-in-law\, Eileen\, this book is one that every young person should have in America’s most common reading room. \nThe publisher is Charles Bruce Foundation at charlesbrucefoundation.com. \n\n\n\nAuthor and educator Marc Leeds\, is founder of the Kurt Vonnegut Society and a founding board member of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. \nStarting with his newest book\, The Doody Story\, Marc Leeds turned to writing children’s stories that explore some of society’s imponderable questions and perceptions. And\, as a fan of the remarkably practical\, it’s about time. \nMarc’s renewed passion for telling simple stories comes after a long and successful career using the writing process to teach subversively\, moving eager learners from rote assignment completion to rigorously considered\, thoughtful pieces. (Oh\, the days of critical thinking!) \nWhile teaching and directing university writing programs was his day job\, Leeds spent more than thirty-years toiling at night on his magnum opus\, The Vonnegut Encyclopedia. Because he toiled tirelessly on this remarkable tome\, he considers himself a modern day twelfth-century scholar. \nOne of Marc’s favorite pastimes is returning to Indianapolis\, the birthplace of his dear friend and muse\, Kurt Vonnegut\, Jr. \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-marc-leeds/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250223T130000
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For February\, we’ll read The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher! 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 Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher \n\n\n\nBuy the book from Indy Reads! Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads keep our classrooms tuition-free for more than 400 adult students each year. \n\n\n\nA young\, queer Palestinian American woman pieces together her great-aunt’s secrets in this “enchanting\, memorable” (Bustle) debut\, confronting questions of sexual identity\, exile\, and lineage.” \n\n\n\nAs beautifully detailed as a piece of Palestinian embroidery\, this bold\, vivid novel will speak to readers across genders\, cultures\, and identities.”–Diana Abu-Jaber\, author of Fencing with the King \n\n\n\nA THEM BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR – SHORTLISTED FOR THE URSULA K. LE GUIN PRIZE FOR FICTION – LONG-LISTED FOR THE PEN/HEMINGWAY AWARD \n\n\n\nIn a Pacific Northwest hospital far from the Rummani family’s ancestral home in Palestine\, the heart of a stillborn baby begins to beat and her skin turns vibrantly\, permanently cobalt blue. On the same day\, the Rummanis’ centuries-old soap factory in Nablus is destroyed in an air strike. The family matriarch and keeper of their lore\, Aunt Nuha\, believes that the blue girl embodies their sacred history\, harkening back to a time when the Rummanis were among the wealthiest soap-makers and their blue soap was a symbol of a legendary love. \n\n\n\nDecades later\, Betty returns to Aunt Nuha’s gravestone\, faced with a difficult decision: Should she stay in the only country she’s ever known\, or should she follow her heart and the woman she loves\, perpetuating her family’s cycle of exile? Betty finds her answer in partially translated notebooks that reveal her aunt’s complex life and struggle with her own sexuality\, which Nuha hid to help the family immigrate to the United States. But\, as Betty soon discovers\, her aunt hid much more than that. \n\n\n\nThe Skin and Its Girl is a searing\, poetic tale about desire and identity\, and a provocative exploration of how we let stories divide\, unite\, and define us–and wield even the power to restore a broken family. Sarah Cypher is that rare debut novelist who writes with the mastery and flair of a seasoned storyteller.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-10/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250223T160000
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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-2/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20241211T203520Z
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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 dive into some great conversations together!\n\n\nThe Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to have some great conversations around some great books\, or someone who is looking to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! \nHosted by Gya Torres and Casey Culp\, our monthly book club is intended to be a fun\, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! \nThis monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. \nProceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. \n\n\n\n2025 Book Club Reading List:  \nJanuary: All About Love by Bell Hooks  \nFebruary: Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson  \nMarch: Women and Other Monsters by Jess Zimmerman  \nApril: Bursting at the Seams by Chantel Massey  \nMay: The Great Displacement by Jake Bittle  \nJune: Queering Contemplations by Cassie Hall  \nJuly: Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa \nAugust: You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria  \nSeptember:  The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison  \nOctober: Nothing Special by Katie Cook \nNovember:  Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer \nDecember: No Book  \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-13/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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