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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-19/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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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-18/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indy Actors' Playground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on the second 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-17/
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-22/
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-27/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For June\, we’re reading Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal! \n\n\n\nWe will meet at Indy Reads\, as usual. 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\nAbout the Riot Reads Book Club \n\n\n\nInterested in reading books by authors whose voices are often pushed to the margins? Join this book club focusing on books about social justice from authors who know what they’re talking about. Topics include culture\, disability\, politics\, race\, religion\, sexuality\, sex and gender\, socioeconomic status\, and anything else we want to put on the table. \n\n\n\nWe understand that life gets busy. And we also get that\, for many of us\, talking about books is a launching pad to talk about the things most important to us. So\, even if you haven’t had a chance to finish the book (or even get that far into it…)\, please feel free to join us for a lively discussion. Anyone is welcome!  \n\n\n\nAbout Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur JaswalNikki lives in cosmopolitan West London\, where she tends bar at the local pub. The daughter of Indian immigrants\, she’s spent most of her twenty-odd years distancing herself from the traditional Sikh community of her childhood\, preferring a more independent (that is\, Western) life. When her father’s death leaves the family financially strapped\, Nikki\, a law school dropout\, impulsively takes a job teaching a “creative writing” course at the community center in the beating heart of London’s close-knit Punjabi community. \n\n\n\nBecause of a miscommunication\, the proper Sikh widows who show up are expecting to learn basic English literacy\, not the art of short-story writing. When one of the widows finds a book of sexy stories in English and shares it with the class\, Nikki realizes that beneath their white dupattas\, her students have a wealth of fantasies and memories. Eager to liberate these modest women\, she teaches them how to express their untold stories\, unleashing creativity of the most unexpected—and exciting—kind. \n\n\n\nAs more women are drawn to the class\, Nikki warns her students to keep their work secret from the Brotherhood\, a group of highly conservative young men who have appointed themselves the community’s “moral police.” But when the widows’ gossip offers shocking insights into the death of a young wife—a modern woman like Nikki—and some of the class erotica is shared among friends\, it sparks a scandal that threatens them all.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-14/
LOCATION:IN
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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-16/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing workshop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nThis workshop is recommended for ages 18+ \nLearn More about Pen to Paper\n\n\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-20/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250622T160000
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Pride & Prejudice
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 22 at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Pride & Prejudice 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 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen after the film. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film: When Elizabeth Bennet meets the handsome Mr. Darcy\, she believes he is the last man she could ever marry\, but as their lives become intertwined\, she finds herself captivated by the man she has sworn to hate forever. \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-pride-prejudice/
LOCATION:Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant\, 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250625T190000
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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-20/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250625T193000
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SUMMARY:Indy Reads Lit Stage Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the last Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Performers of all art forms welcome!\n\n\nThe monthly open mic at Indy Reads now has a new name and date! Join us for Indy Reads Lit Stage on the last 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-6/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250626T193000
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SUMMARY:Kahoot! Trivia Night at Indy Reads
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads teachers Carrie and Greta for Kahoot! Trivia Night. This event is perfect for Indy Reads students and families\, and is open to the public. Light snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\nYou can play in-person or at home online. To play in-person\, bring your phone to connect to the game. To play online\, sign up and you will receive more information by email.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/kahoot-trivia-night-at-indy-reads/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20241211T203319Z
CREATED:20241211T172614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T203319Z
UID:10001351-1751212800-1751216400@indyreads.org
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-17/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250711T130000
DTSTAMP:20241111T175753Z
CREATED:20241111T175753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T175753Z
UID:10001297-1752235200-1752238800@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-23/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20250529T142431Z
CREATED:20250527T135648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T142431Z
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SUMMARY:Riot Reads Book Club
DESCRIPTION:For July\, we’re reading Smothermoss by Alisa Alering! \n\n\n\nWe will meet at Indy Reads\, as usual. 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\nAbout the Riot Reads Book Club \n\n\n\nInterested in reading books by authors whose voices are often pushed to the margins? Join this book club focusing on books about social justice from authors who know what they’re talking about. Topics include culture\, disability\, politics\, race\, religion\, sexuality\, sex and gender\, socioeconomic status\, and anything else we want to put on the table. \n\n\n\nWe understand that life gets busy. And we also get that\, for many of us\, talking about books is a launching pad to talk about the things most important to us. So\, even if you haven’t had a chance to finish the book (or even get that far into it…)\, please feel free to join us for a lively discussion. Anyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nAbout Smothermoss by Alisa AleringIn 1980s Appalachia\, sisters Sheila and Angie couldn’t be more different. While their mother works long shifts at the nearby asylum\, Sheila cares for their home and keeps to herself\, even when enduring relentless bullying. Her fearless younger sister\, Angie\, is more focused on fighting imaginary zombies and creating tarot-like cards that seem to have minds of their own. When the brutal murder of two female hikers on the nearby Appalachian Trail stuns their small community\, the sisters find themselves tangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Angie discovers a ripped\, blood-soaked shirt; money Sheila’s been stashing away disappears; and a strange man tries to barter with a woman’s watch at a local store. As the threat of violence looms larger\, the mysterious\, ancient mountain they live on–and their willingness to trust each other–might be the only things that can save these sisters from the darkness consuming their home. \n\n\n\nIn turns both terrifying and otherworldly\, author Alisa Alering opens the door to the hidden world of Smothermoss–a mountain that sighs\, monsters made of ink\, rabbits dead and alive\, and ropes that won’t come undone. Unsettling\, propulsive\, and wonderfully atmospheric\, Alering’s stunning debut novel renegotiates what is seen and unseen\, what is real and what is haunted.
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/riot-reads-book-club-15/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250712T190000
DTSTAMP:20241108T211904Z
CREATED:20241108T211853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T211904Z
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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-17/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20241111T182259Z
CREATED:20241111T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T182259Z
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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-19/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250716T180000
DTSTAMP:20250102T195733Z
CREATED:20250102T195733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T195733Z
UID:10001424-1752685200-1752688800@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-29/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250718T190000
DTSTAMP:20250626T143156Z
CREATED:20250626T143028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T143156Z
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SUMMARY:UNO Game Night at Indy Reads!
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads teacher Andrea for an all ages and all English-speaking levels game night on Friday\, July 18\, 5pm-7pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads teacher Andrea for our UNO Game Night! This event is perfect for Indy Reads students and families\, and is open to the public. Light snacks will be provided. \nAll English-speaking levels are welcome. All ages are welcome. We will teach you how to play UNO if you have never played the game before! \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/uno-game-night-at-indy-reads/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250719T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250719T183000
DTSTAMP:20250131T192557Z
CREATED:20250102T190226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T192557Z
UID:10001384-1752942600-1752949800@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-21/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20250604T164837Z
CREATED:20241211T172615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T164837Z
UID:10001352-1753027200-1753030800@indyreads.org
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! Please note that July’s Book Club is rescheduled for a week early on July 20 at 4pm!\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-18/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250723T190000
DTSTAMP:20241111T175744Z
CREATED:20241111T175744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T175744Z
UID:10001287-1753293600-1753297200@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-21/
LOCATION:IN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250727T190000
DTSTAMP:20250527T152223Z
CREATED:20250527T151713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152223Z
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SUMMARY:Book-to-Film Club with Kan-Kan Cinema: Contact
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 27 at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Contact at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie! Our July Book-to-Film Club will be co-hosted by Golden Hour! \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 Contact by Carl Sagan after the film. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film: Dr. Ellie Arroway\, after years of searching\, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence\, sending plans for a mysterious machine. \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-contact/
LOCATION:Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant\, 1258 Windsor Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250730T193000
DTSTAMP:20250330T141644Z
CREATED:20241220T191849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T141644Z
UID:10001368-1753898400-1753903800@indyreads.org
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Lit Stage Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the last Wednesday of each month at 6pm for a FREE\, family-friendly open mic night. Performers of all art forms welcome!\n\n\nThe monthly open mic at Indy Reads now has a new name and date! Join us for Indy Reads Lit Stage on the last 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-7/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250802T113000
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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-9/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250802T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250802T183000
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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-22/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250806T180000
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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-30/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250808T130000
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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-24/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250809T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250809T190000
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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-18/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250810T170000
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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-20/
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
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