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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-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Gone Girl
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 9 at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Gone Girl 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 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 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-gone-girl/
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second Monday of each month at 7pm!\n\n\nHosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller\, these play readings feature a rotating cast of local actors. No props\, no preparation\, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform. \nThis monthly event is on the second Monday of each month at 7pm! Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Pay-What-You-Can \nHere’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-actors-playground-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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 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-19/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:ArtMix & Indy Reads Kid's Disability Book Club
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our Kid’s Disability Book Club with ArtMix at Indy Reads! Join us for a read aloud of the book  All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything and an interactive art project! \n\n\n\nThis program is design for kids ages 4-10 years old. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, March 15th from 11:00am-12:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203 \n\n\n\nRegister by filling out this form! \n\n\n\nPlease email amelia@artmixindiana.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/artmix-indy-reads-kids-disability-book-club/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For March\, we’ll read Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jess Q. Sutanto! 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\nVera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jess Q. Sutanto \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 USA Today bestsellerEdgar Award Winner for Best Original PaperbackAudie Award Winner for MysteryLibby Award Winner for Best Mystery \n\n\n\nA lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto\, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties. \n\n\n\nVera Wong is a lonely little old lady–ah\, lady of a certain age–who lives above her forgotten tea shop in the middle of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Despite living alone\, Vera is not needy\, oh no. She likes nothing more than sipping on a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective work on the Internet about what her Gen-Z son is up to. \n\n\n\nThen one morning\, Vera trudges downstairs to find a curious thing–a dead man in the middle of her tea shop. In his outstretched hand\, a flash drive. Vera doesn’t know what comes over her\, but after calling the cops like any good citizen would\, she sort of . . . swipes the flash drive from the body and tucks it safely into the pocket of her apron. Why? Because Vera is sure she would do a better job than the police possibly could\, because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands. Vera knows the killer will be back for the flash drive; all she has to do is watch the increasing number of customers at her shop and figure out which one among them is the killer. \n\n\n\nWhat Vera does not expect is to form friendships with her customers and start to care for each and every one of them. As a protective mother hen\, will she end up having to give one of her newfound chicks to the police?
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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\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-14/
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-2/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com 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-21/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Indy Indie Book Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Indie Book Crawl 2025! We are thrilled that you are BACK for year two of supporting local\, independent\, and community bookstores and shops across Central Indiana. IIBC2025 is from Thursday\, March 20 through Sunday\, March 23.  \n\n\n\nIndy Reads will have a $10 Bring-Your-Own-Tote Sale March 19-March 23. Bring a bag or tote of any size or purchase a tote from Indy Reads and fill it with books from the marked sections for only $10! \n\n\n\nPlease visit as many stores as you can over those dates to win great book prizes! In addition to the Book Crawl\, there is a new (optional) Book Crawl Bingo that you can play along the way. \n\n\n\nHere is how IIBC works: \n\n\n\n– Pick up a 2025 IIBC bookmark from any participating store starting (full store list below) or at the IIBC2025 Kick Off Party on 3/19. Book Crawl Bingo cards will also be available along with the bookmarks. \n\n\n\n– Bookmarks will be available at participating stores starting on March 20th. \n\n\n\n– Visit as many stores as you can from 3/20-3/23 (there is no minimum!) \n\n\n\n– Each store you visit will mark off your bookmark \n\n\n\n– Each store you visit = one entry to win a prize! No purchase is necessary but buying books is always encouraged \n\n\n\n– Follow @indyindiebookcrawl on Instagram and make at least one social media post during the book crawl dates (does not apply if you do not have social media accounts) \n\n\n\n– Completely a “bingo” also gets you into the bingo prize drawing! \n\n\n\nQuick links: \n\n\n\n– PARTICIPATING STORES/HOURS \n\n\n\n– BOOKSTORE EVENTS DURING IIBC \n\n\n\n– GOOGLE MAP STORE LIST \n\n\n\nOnce you have finished your Indy Indie Book Crawl\, fill out this form by 3/26 and keep your bookmark (and bingo card if you participated in that)! Winners will need to prove their visit with a photo of their bookmark. \n\n\n\nYou must submit the form by the end of Wednesday 3/26. Winners of the book crawl grand prizes and bingo card winners will be drawn at random and announced on Saturday 3/29! \n\n\n\nThere are three Book Crawl Grand Prizes. Each prize is a bundle of bookstore gift cards\, merch items\, and books! \n\n\n\nThere are three Book Crawl Bingo Prizes: a free\, one-night stay at Bottleworks Hotel ($300 value)\, a free bookstore photography session with Bee Burris (@beetakespics_ – $300 value)\, and TBC \n\n\n\nParticipating stores (note: stores have varying open times/dates so plan your crawl accordingly!) \n\n\n\nTomorrow Bookstore (882 Massachusetts Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN 46204) \n\n\n\nUjamaa Community Bookstore (2424 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208)Indy Reads (1066 Virginia Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203)Irvington Vinyl & Books (202 S Audubon Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN 46219MacArthur Books (2169 Glebe St #100a\, Carmel\, IN 46032)4 Kids Books & Toys (4450 Weston Pointe Dr #120\, Zionsville\, IN 46077)Golden Hour Books (5208 N College Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN 46220)Dream Palace Books & Coffee (111 E 16th St STE 101\, Indianapolis\, IN 46202)Loudmouth Books (212 E 16th St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46202)Wild Geese Bookshop (40 E Madison St\, Franklin\, IN 46131)Fables & Fairy Tales (38 N Main St\, Martinsville\, IN 46151)Pen & Pink Vintage (2435 Shelby St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203)Basile History Market @ Indiana Historical Society (450 W Ohio St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46202)Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore (5619 N Illinois St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46208)Dear Mom (2121 E 10th St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46201)Three Sisters Books & Gifts (7 Public Sq\, Shelbyville\, IN 46176) \n\n\n\nBlack Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore (Pop Up @ 3328 E 10th St\, Suite C\, Indianapolis\, IN 46201) \n\n\n\nTurn the Page (149 N Walnut St\, Westfield\, IN 46074) \n\n\n\nCurious Squirrel Bookshop (120 S Main St\, Zionsville\, IN 46077) \n\n\n\nRed Dog Books (TBD) \n\n\n\nBetween the Pages (TBD) \n\n\n\nViewpoint Books (548 Washington St\, Columbus\, IN 47201) \n\n\n\nKurt Vonnegut Museum & Library (543 Indiana Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN 46202) \n\n\n\nAbstract Books (pop-up at Dear Mom: 2121 E 10th St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46201) \n\n\n\nBlack Dog Books (115 S Main St\, Zionsville\, IN 46077) \n\n\n\nChapter Book Lounge (996 Conner St\, Noblesville\, IN 46060) \n\n\n\nMidwest Ink Reading Room (5860 Michigan Road\, Indianapolis\, Indiana 46228) \n\n\n\nPoor Taste (pop-up at Dear Mom: 2121 E 10th St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46201) \n\n\n\nRose Romance Bookstore (450 S Indiana St\, Mooresville\, IN 46158) \n\n\n\nWhispering Shelf Books (414 N College Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN 46202) \n\n\n\nIndy Reads will have special bookmarks that serve as passports during the Book Crawl. Our hours are Wed-Sat\, 11am-7pm and Sundays\, 11am-5pm. We will also have fun promotion on-site so that book crawlers can learn more about Indy Reads!Mark your calendars from March 21-24 and go to bit.ly/indyindiebookcrawl for full details!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-indie-book-crawl-2/
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SUMMARY:IIBC Pop-Up: Bradbury Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ray Bradbury Center and Indy Reads for a creative kickoff to the Indy Indie Book Crawl: the Bradbury Blackout Poetry pop-up!\n\n\nJoin the Ray Bradbury Center and Indy Reads for a creative kickoff to the Indy Indie Book Crawl! In this hands-on event\, participants will craft blackout poetry using selections from Ray Bradbury’s works—transforming existing texts into new\, original pieces. After creating their poems\, attendees will have the opportunity to share their work in a welcoming and supportive space. \nCelebrate literature\, creativity\, and community with us as we launch this exciting citywide book-loving event! \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/iibc-pop-up-bradbury-blackout-poetry/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181704Z
CREATED:20260313T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181704Z
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SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-2/2025-03-23/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20241111T175741Z
CREATED:20241111T175741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T175741Z
UID:10001283-1743012000-1743015600@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!\n\n\nThank you for your interest in volunteering with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for the Volunteer Info Session date that works best for you!  \n \nVirtual Info Sessions are 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-17/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250326T193000
DTSTAMP:20241220T194050Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T194050Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181704Z
CREATED:20260313T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181704Z
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SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-2/2025-03-30/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20241211T203500Z
CREATED:20241211T172611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T203500Z
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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-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250402T180000
DTSTAMP:20250102T195727Z
CREATED:20250102T195727Z
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Join Coach C. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!\n\n\nChess is brought to you by the letter C and Cloud City Youth with Coach C. The chess club is free for kids and families on the first and third Wednesdays at 5pm. Don’t play? That’s OK! The learning is easy for all. \nEverything is provided\, including boards\, sets\, and clocks. \nCoach C is a professional chess coach and teacher. For younger students\, he uses a supportive and encouraging creative play method of instruction that delivers tournament-grade chess instruction. This has led to multiple scholastic state championships and top 100 nationally ranked players. \nSponsored by Indy’s Kids\, Inc. Check out www.cloudcityyouth.com 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-22/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20250330T143204Z
CREATED:20250330T142403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T143204Z
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SUMMARY:Freewrite Poetry Sessions with Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening in April\, join Indy Reads and special guest local poets for an hour of freewriting poetry!\n\n\nCelebrate National Poetry Month with Indy Reads! Every Thursday evening in April\, join Indy Reads and special guest local poets for an hour of freewriting poetry. We’ll provide activities\, prompts\, and creative space to write with other writers. Bring your laptop\, notebook\, or just yourself and join the fun! \nJoin for any or all of the following dates: \nThursday\, April 3 at 6pm with elle roberts \nelle roberts (all pronouns) is a facilitator\, artist\, and writer with a “sharp oyster knife” in the words of Zora Neale Hurston. When elle is not running community programs at Indy Reads\, they are almost always crying over their favorite poems by Black writers or attempting to write their own. \nThursday\, April 10 at 6pm with Imani Jones \nImani Jones (they/them/theirs) is a neurodivergent and nonbinary\, artist\, poet\, community builder\, model\, and lesbian. Imani’s artistry is rooted in a close connection to their identity\, emotions and the continuous pondering of how expression allows them to navigate the world. Imani’s life’s art is to be a living\, flawed\, open\, and honest example of what it means to be yourself\, to build community out of a relational deficit\, and to thrive within a system that is made to harm you and divert hope. Through their words and writing\, Imani shows people how to release themselves from the mental and emotional strongholds that our systems have created. \nThursday\, April 17 at 6pm with Scoot Swain \nScoot Swain is a poet and illustrator living in Indianapolis. She recently graduated from Butler University with her MFA in poetry\, and she serves as the social media editor for Booth. She has published work with fellow poet Abby Johnson at the Indianapolis Review and is currently working on a manuscript of poetry comics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @scootswain. \nThursday\, April 24 at 6pm with Sylvia Thomas \nSylvia Thomas is a poet and artist from Indianapolis\, Indiana. For the last ten years\, Sylvia has been sharing her poetry and music for the stage through her lens as a Queer\, Transgender\, and Intersex Hoosier (someone from Indiana\, USA). She’s performed her work across the Midwest\, the East Coast\, Scandinavia\, World Pride\, EuroGames\, the United Nations\, the United States Capitol\, and the Danish Parliament. She has three self-published works of poetry titled\, DIVINE (2018)\, Twirl: A Collection of Poetry by a Queer and Transgender Hoosier (2021)\, and VIGIL (2023). Sylvia is an Artist and Public Life Resident with Big Car Collaborative in Garfield Park. \n \nThese events are recommended for participants age 16 and up. \nAt the end of the month\, you’re welcome to share your freewrite creations at Indy Reads Lit Stage open mic on Wednesday\, April 30 at 6pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – 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/freewrite-poetry-sessions-with-indy-reads/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250404T210000
DTSTAMP:20250314T144651Z
CREATED:20250307T181223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T144651Z
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SUMMARY:Cantos al Sur del Mundo/Songs at the World's Southern End
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 4 at 7:30pm\, Indy Reads is hosting Cantos Al Sur del Mundo / Songs at the World’s Southern End featuring Latin American folk music! Folk music from Latin American including Violeta Parra\, Atahualpa Yupanqui\, Chabuca Granda\, Tom Jobim and many more. Audience participation is expected! \n\n\n\nTickets to this event are $20. Register here.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/cantos-al-sur-del-mundo-songs-at-the-worlds-southern-end/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20241121T201018Z
CREATED:20241121T201018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201018Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T183000
DTSTAMP:20250131T192423Z
CREATED:20250102T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T192423Z
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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\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-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T181704Z
CREATED:20260313T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181704Z
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SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program is open to the public!
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-2/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20250330T143114Z
CREATED:20250330T142405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T143114Z
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SUMMARY:Freewrite Poetry Sessions with Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening in April\, join Indy Reads and special guest local poets for an hour of freewriting poetry!\n\n\nCelebrate National Poetry Month with Indy Reads! Every Thursday evening in April\, join Indy Reads and special guest local poets for an hour of freewriting poetry. We’ll provide activities\, prompts\, and creative space to write with other writers. Bring your laptop\, notebook\, or just yourself and join the fun! \nJoin for any or all of the following dates: \nThursday\, April 3 at 6pm with elle roberts \nelle roberts (all pronouns) is a facilitator\, artist\, and writer with a “sharp oyster knife” in the words of Zora Neale Hurston. When elle is not running community programs at Indy Reads\, they are almost always crying over their favorite poems by Black writers or attempting to write their own. \nThursday\, April 10 at 6pm with Imani Jones \nImani Jones (they/them/theirs) is a neurodivergent and nonbinary\, artist\, poet\, community builder\, model\, and lesbian. Imani’s artistry is rooted in a close connection to their identity\, emotions and the continuous pondering of how expression allows them to navigate the world. Imani’s life’s art is to be a living\, flawed\, open\, and honest example of what it means to be yourself\, to build community out of a relational deficit\, and to thrive within a system that is made to harm you and divert hope. Through their words and writing\, Imani shows people how to release themselves from the mental and emotional strongholds that our systems have created. \nThursday\, April 17 at 6pm with Scoot Swain \nScoot Swain is a poet and illustrator living in Indianapolis. She recently graduated from Butler University with her MFA in poetry\, and she serves as the social media editor for Booth. She has published work with fellow poet Abby Johnson at the Indianapolis Review and is currently working on a manuscript of poetry comics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @scootswain. \nThursday\, April 24 at 6pm with Sylvia Thomas \nSylvia Thomas is a poet and artist from Indianapolis\, Indiana. For the last ten years\, Sylvia has been sharing her poetry and music for the stage through her lens as a Queer\, Transgender\, and Intersex Hoosier (someone from Indiana\, USA). She’s performed her work across the Midwest\, the East Coast\, Scandinavia\, World Pride\, EuroGames\, the United Nations\, the United States Capitol\, and the Danish Parliament. She has three self-published works of poetry titled\, DIVINE (2018)\, Twirl: A Collection of Poetry by a Queer and Transgender Hoosier (2021)\, and VIGIL (2023). Sylvia is an Artist and Public Life Resident with Big Car Collaborative in Garfield Park. \n \nThese events are recommended for participants age 16 and up. \nAt the end of the month\, you’re welcome to share your freewrite creations at Indy Reads Lit Stage open mic on Wednesday\, April 30 at 6pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – 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/freewrite-poetry-sessions-with-indy-reads-2/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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 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-20/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For April\, we’ll read Maame by Jessica George! 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\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\nMaame by Jessica George\n\n\n\n“Lively\, funny\, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!” —Bonnie Garmus\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry \n\n\n\nMaame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi but in my case\, it means woman. \n\n\n\nIt’s fair to say that Maddie’s life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana (yet still somehow manages to be overbearing)\, Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father\, who suffers from advanced stage Parkinson’s. At work\, her boss is a nightmare and Maddie is tired of always being the only Black person in every meeting. \n\n\n\nSo when her mum returns from her latest trip\, Maddie seizes the chance to move out of the family home and finally start living. A self-acknowledged late bloomer\, she’s ready to experience some important “firsts”: She finds a flat share\, says yes to after-work drinks\, pushes for more recognition in her career\, and throws herself into the bewildering world of internet dating. But when tragedy strikes\, Maddie is forced to face the true nature of her unconventional family\, and the perils—and rewards—of putting her heart on the line. \n\n\n\nSmart\, funny\, and affecting\, Jessica George’s Maame deals with the themes of our time with humor and poignancy: from familial duty and racism\, to female pleasure\, the complexity of love\, and the life-saving power of friendship. Most important\, it explores what it feels like to be torn between two homes and cultures―and it celebrates finally being able to find where you belong.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-12/
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. \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-14/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250413T160000
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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-2/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation Circles
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250413T170000
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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-16/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Arrival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 13 at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Arrival 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 Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang 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-arrival/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250414T213000
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second Monday of each month at 7pm!\n\n\nHosted by Lou Harry and Kelsey Leigh Miller\, these play readings feature a rotating cast of local actors. No props\, no preparation\, just great actors selecting and reading the plays they’ve always wanted to perform. \nThis monthly event is on the second Monday of each month at 7pm! Readings are appropriate for audiences aged 13+. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Pay-What-You-Can \nHere’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! \nFor more information\, please email bookstore@indyreads.org. \nIndy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their families through literacy\, English language skills\, and job readiness programming. For more information about Indy Reads and the students we serve\, visit our website at indyreads.org.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-actors-playground-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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