Join us for these monthly play readings featuring a rotating cast of local actors on Monday at 7pm! Hosted 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. This monthly ... Read more
Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!Chess 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 ... Read more
Join the Indy Radio Players for a family-friendly theatrical reading of 'Countdown' on April 3rd at 5pm.The Indy Radio Players made up of former Butler MFA classmates, has a new, all-ages sci-fi show, Countdown, which features the intrepid Erin Carpenter fighting to stop a plot by the evil robot ANN to blow up the world—sort ... Read more
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, join Susan Muaddi Darraj for a reading and book discussion of "Behind You is the Sea" on April 4!In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, join Susan Muaddi Darraj for a reading and book discussion of her debut novel, Beyond You is the Sea, on April 4th at ... Read more
Bring your family to our weekly game night.Game night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play.For more information or questions, please email bookstore@indyreads.org.Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their ... Read more
Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our Drag Story Hour! Fun for the entire family!The EventDrag 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 ... Read more
Join Indy Reads and author Erin Pringle as she reads from her new collection of stories, Unexpected Weather Events, on April 7th at 12pm.Erin Pringle will read from her newest book of strange, beautiful stories, Unexpected Weather Events, on April 7th at 12pm. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. This reading is ... Read more
Join J. Brent Bill at Indy Reads on April 7th at 3pm for a reading of his new book, "Amity: Stories from the Heartland".On Sunday, April 7th, at 3pm, join J. Brent Bill for a reading of his new book, Amity: Stories from the Heartland. The reading will be followed by a Question & Answer ... Read more
Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning students of all ages to practice English with us. Every Sunday, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Story time provided by our staff, volunteers, and students - Indy Reads to you!The EventJoin our staff, volunteers, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome! You are welcome to bring coffee, water, snacks to enjoy while listening.This event is ... Read more
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Indy Reads on April 10th at 6pm! This event is hosted by Lydia Johnson.Join Indiana Humanities and Indy Reads for our National Poetry Month Open Mic Night on April 10th at 6pm! This all-ages open mic will be hosted by poet and Indy Reads' Vice President of Operations Lydia Johnson.All ... Read more
Bring your family to our weekly game night.Game night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play.For more information or questions, please email bookstore@indyreads.org.Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their ... Read more
Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!Thank 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.In-Person Sessions are at 12pm on every 2nd Friday! ... Read more
Join Indiana Humanities, Indiana Authors Awards, and Indy Reads for a workshop with Chantel Massey on April 13th at 2pm!Lucille Clifton says "We can create what we cannot imagine." In this workshop, for kids, teens and adults, we will use poetry by Ross Gay, Lucille Clifton, Mari Evans and more, prompts, and engaging activities to ... Read more
This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident, the professional and the novice, the performers and the spectators.This 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 ... Read more
Join us on April 14th at 1pm for a reading from the new Gals Guide Anthology: Nourish!What Nourishes You?Nourishment is stitched in the clothing we have worn, steeped in the food we have cooked, echoed in the roads we have traveled. Devour stories and poems from 33 diverse authors about the people, places, and moments ... Read more
Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning students of all ages to practice English with us. Every Sunday, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Join Indy Reads for Spanish language practice on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm! This program is open to all ages.Join 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 ... Read more
Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!Chess 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 ... Read more
On April 18, 2024, Indy Reads will host its 40th anniversary breakfast fundraiser: The Ruby Slippers Breakfast. We expect more than 300 attendees, representing every corner of our community, to celebrate our ruby anniversary: 40 years of empowering adults in central Indiana through literacy. To ensure as many people as possible can attend, individual tickets are $25! The morning will ... Read more
Bring your family to our weekly game night.Game night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play.For more information or questions, please email bookstore@indyreads.org.Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their ... Read more
Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning students of all ages to practice English with us. Every Sunday, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Join us on April 21st at 4pm for a book discussion following a film screening of Jurassic Park at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie! Please purchase tickets to Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie’s film screening here. Join us for a free book club and discussion after the film led by Molly Sweets. There will also be a costume ... Read more
Story time provided by our staff, volunteers, and students - Indy Reads to you!The EventJoin our staff, volunteers, and students as we share some of our favorite stories with the community. This is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome! You are welcome to bring coffee, water, snacks to enjoy while listening.This event is ... Read more
Welcome to the Indy Reads Community! We are so excited to have you as a volunteer with us!Thank 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! Virtual Info Sessions are at 6pm on every ... Read more
Bring your family to our weekly game night.Game night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play.For more information or questions, please email bookstore@indyreads.org.Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their ... Read more
For April, we're reading Educated by Tara Westover! We 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. Educated by Tara WestoverTara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born ... Read more
Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning students of all ages to practice English with us. Every Sunday, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at 4pm! Let's geek out over our Book of the Month!The Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and is open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to geek out over books, ... Read more
Join Coach C on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 5pm for this family-friendly program!Chess 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 ... Read more
Bring your family to our weekly game night.Game night is free for kids and families! Thursdays at 5pm. We have some chess sets and games but feel free to bring along your favorite to play.For more information or questions, please email bookstore@indyreads.org.Indy Reads is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower adults and their ... Read more
Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our Drag Story Hour! Fun for the entire family!The EventDrag 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 ... Read more
Join Courtney Corlew and discussion partner Kristen Bales for a Q&A and signing of Courtney's new book, A Little Bit Extra!Join Courtney Corlew and discussion partner Kristen Bales for a Q&A and signing of Courtney's new book, A Little Bit Extra on May 4th at 2pm!The first hour will be a discussion on the book ... Read more
Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning students of all ages to practice English with us. Every Sunday, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads. 1066 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203.