Our mission is service. One of the best ways we serve our community is through our programs and events. We have events for all ages. Explore storytime sessions for kids, teen council meetings, or book clubs for adults. Use the calendar to find events for the entire family. Check back for events, special sessions, and opportunities to get involved with the Library and your community!
We’d love for you and your family to come join the fun and learning that is happening at our Library! Our events calendar is always busy with events, classes, courses, book clubs, gatherings, and more. Take a moment to check out our online calendar and see upcoming events for all ages.
Join other adults with different abilities as we journey through books together. We will meet weekly. The first half hour will be a Librarian reading a book from our Young Adult collection out loud, followed by 15 minutes of discussion on what has been read. The first meeting, participants will select a book and we will read the book outloud until it is finished.
Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Location: Zionsville Branch - Conversation CornerFamilies with children ages 3 years and older. Naturalists from the Zionsville Nature Center will join librarians as they share their knowledge about all the signs that spring is coming through read-aloud stories and activities. Come to the library for storytime fun, then check out the nature center afterward to learn about the real animals that live there.
Time: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Location: Lora Hussey RoomOpen to 6th-8th Graders. Preferred age, 12- 14 years old. Please bring a sack lunch. Cost: $65. The instructor will email you about payment when you register. Safe Sitter® Course Content: Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering. Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm Location: Mayfield RoomJoin our Knit and Sew Club for a cozy community where enthusiasts of all skill levels come together to share tips, techniques, and the joy of creating beautiful handmade textiles through the art of knitting and sewing. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, our club is the perfect space to stitch, chat, and unwind! This is a "sit and stitch" event. Bring a project in progress or start a new one. We love show and tell! If you bring a sewing machine, please bring an extension cord. We will meet the second Saturday of each month from 1 - 3 PM in the Reading Room of the Whitestown Branch. Please join us!
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Whitestown Branch - Reading Room
