Learn more about books that received the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and Celebrating Black Voices events in our online reading challenge. Participants who complete the challenge will earn $2 bear bucks to spend in the Friends of the Library Bookstore. Age 5 & up.

Exhibit Hours in Meeting Rooms 1B/C:
Monday–Thursday: 3–7 PM
Friday–Sunday: 1–5 PM

With funding from a generous bequest from Marian Armstrong, The Friends of the Library proudly presents Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. This exhibit, curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, features 34 prints of illustrations from the award winners since 1973. These award-winning illustrations and children’s books highlight stories and figures from Black history, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout time. They also evoke the beautiful facets integral to the culture and fabric of our nation such as music, rhythm, and folktales. Learn more.

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills! Masks are required. For ages 3–6 and caregivers. Please register each child and caregiver for each storytime individually.

New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The current book club selection is They Called Us the Enemy, a graphic memoir from actor/author/activist George Takei. 

Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) uses certified Navigators to assist individuals and families with questions about health plan coverage, updating insurance profiles, using your health insurance benefits, and enrolling and re-enrolling individuals in Federal Marketplace plans, Medicaid, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), and Children's Health Insurance (CHIP). Navigator Kendyl Griffith will be onsite to offer free assistance. Can't make it? Call 877-313-7215 or log on to aspinhealthnavigator.org to make an appointment.

Come for the cookies, stay to share your feels on these graphic novels. Bring your favorite romance title and we'll chat about all things comics-related! For ages 12–19. Drop in.

Are you a teen artist looking to hang with others? Join us to make fun stuff, show off your work, and relax. This time, we'll make Crocheted Pastel Bees! Ages 12–19.

New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world. 
Masks required.  Low intermediate English skills suggested. 
If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.  

New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.  Masks required.  Low intermediate English skills suggested. 
If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form  to learn about programs for beginners.