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SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie!
DTSTART:20260905T143000Z
DTEND:20260905T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T002335Z
UID:10001545-1788604200-1788607800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:arts,family,literary
DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our monthly Drag Story
  Hour!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children
 ’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join our loca
 l storytellers\, Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie\, as they capture the imag
 ination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and give kids a glamo
 rous and positive role model. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ag
 es are welcome! \n\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensatio
 n 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\nAqu
 a 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 Thea
 ter with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administrati
 on\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love th
 at I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that w
 ith 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 ti
 cket 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 ou
 r community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to th
 is event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountai
 n Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality pr
 ograms accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two 
 attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your tick
 et 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 membe
 rs is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different way
 s. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and th
 ank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002335Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-and-a
 qua-marie-22/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DTSTART:20260905T203000Z
DTEND:20260905T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T002335Z
UID:10001596-1788625800-1788636600@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing works
 hop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Rea
 ds and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30pm o
 n the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nPen to Paper is an inclusi
 ve writing group that meets at Indy Reads to read each other’s work\, pr
 ovide constructive feedback\, and build community. You can drop-in to the 
 workshop\, but only work that has been emailed to the group a week in adva
 nce will be workshopped that night.  \nAll genres of writing are welcome d
 uring this workshop. \nPen to Paper at Indy Reads is recommended for write
 rs ages 18+. \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\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 wr
 ite stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique ea
 ch other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive 
 criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may j
 oin. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide u
 s with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill lev
 els\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or i
 mprove your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique
  all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogue
 s\, 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 fo
 r the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that w
 ould like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy R
 eads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide progra
 mming 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. T
 hank 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 po
 ssible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only throug
 h the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs tha
 t 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 a
 ppreciates 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!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002335Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-46/
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DTSTART:20260906T160000Z
DTEND:20260906T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T002335Z
UID:10001635-1788696000-1788703200@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the first and third Sundays of each month a
 t 12pm to learn how to crochet with us!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for a cozy\, 
 all-languages Crochet Circle hosted by volunteer Kayla B. on the first and
  third Sundays of each month! \nPlease note that Crochet Circles will be r
 escheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. \nThis is a free e
 vent for all ages. Crocheters of all levels can come together to meet othe
 r crocheters in the community! \nWe will teach you how to crochet if you h
 ave never crocheted before. \nIf you have crocheted before\, join us to cr
 ochet while making new friends! \nCrochet hooks and yarn will be provided.
  Supplies may be limited. \n\n\n\nKayla B. is a graduate student at IU Ind
 ianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been 
 crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her
  cat and a good book. \n\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 facil
 itators. 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 att
 endee 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 c
 ost 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 affor
 d a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community t
 hat we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers.
  Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really doe
 s mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our comm
 unity members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in di
 fferent ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you
  – and thank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002335Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20260906T190000Z
DTEND:20260906T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T182405Z
UID:10001823-1788706800-1788710400@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182405Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
 -circles-in-person-8/2026-09-06/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person
DTSTART:20260911T160000Z
DTEND:20260911T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T002335Z
UID:10001523-1789128000-1789131600@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:community,education
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 volunteer
 ing with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for th
 e Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person S
 essions are at 12pm on every second Friday! \n \nIf you are interested in 
 a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the fourth Wednesday of the m
 onth at 6pm. You will need to register on the Virtual Info Session EventBr
 ite. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@
 indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nJoin us in reaching 100% literacy for all! 1 in 6 H
 oosiers cannot read above a fifth-grade level. At Indy Reads\, our mission
  is to build the literacy\, English language\, and job readiness skills to
  empower adults and families to reach their full potential. \nAs a volunte
 er with Indy Reads\, you will make a difference for our students every day
 . Whether you serve in a Community Classroom (virtual or in-person)\, in o
 ur community bookstore in Fountain Square\, or as a one-time Day of Servic
 e participant\, your time and talent will have a vital impact as we strive
  for 100% literacy for all. \nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by 
 following our social media: Facebook and Instagram. Also\, don’t forget 
 to subscribe to our newsletter!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002335Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-perso
 n-37/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled
DTSTART:20260912T200000Z
DTEND:20260912T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T002335Z
UID:10001580-1789228800-1789239600@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education,literary,music
DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and con
 fident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectato
 rs.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, th
 e professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hop
 e is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come t
 ogether. We meet on the second Saturday of each month at Indy Reads! \n4-5
 pm Workshop: come with what you are working on or writing prompts can be p
 rovided5-5:30pm Break/Network5:30-7pm Open Mic \nThis monthly event is rec
 ommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from purchases at Indy Reads directl
 y support our adult education programming. \n\n\n\nIndyUntitled is an inde
 pendent writers’ collective consisting of multi-talented individuals wit
 h a common goal of connecting our neighbors and friends through poetry. Th
 ey strongly believe that access to free art and literacy is vital to the h
 ealth and strength of our community. They aim to progress and uplift write
 rs of all skill sets through workshops\, open mics\, and publication oppor
 tunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your sugge
 sted 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 pu
 rchase 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 com
 munity! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this ev
 ent. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Squ
 are and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality program
 s accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two atten
 dees 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 at
 tend. 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 y
 our 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. Wh
 ether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank y
 ou for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002335Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writing-workshop-and-open-mic-with-indyunt
 itled-31/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20260913T190000Z
DTEND:20260913T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T182405Z
UID:10001824-1789311600-1789315200@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182405Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
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X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circles
DTSTART:20260913T200000Z
DTEND:20260913T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T002335Z
UID:10001556-1789315200-1789318800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads for Spanish language practice on the second Su
 nday of each month at 4pm! This program is open to all ages.\n\n\nJoin Ind
 y Reads on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm to practice your Spanish
  language skills! Our volunteers and students will facilitate fun\, easy c
 onversation in our community bookstore during this program. \nAll ages are
  welcome to attend! Spanish Conversation Circles are open to Indy Reads st
 udents\, their families\, and the public. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-Y
 ou-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads co
 mmunity: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees who would like to attend 
 this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our comm
 unity 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 b
 est programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping
  us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donati
 on 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 w
 ho 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 o
 f all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Ca
 n” 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% literac
 y for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so exc
 ited to see you – and thank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002335Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/spanish-conversation-circles-33/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Do Good\, Read Scrolls: D&D at Indy Reads
DTSTART:20260918T210000Z
DTEND:20260919T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T002335Z
UID:10001746-1789750800-1789761600@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm\, 
 to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons! All levels welcome. \n\n\n\nJoin Dun
 geon Master (DM) Logan Taylor for Dungeons & Dragons at Indy Reads on the 
 third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm! \n\n\n\nDungeons & Dragons (D&D) is 
 a roleplaying game where players create characters and roll dice to comple
 te quests. This program is designed for people who have never played befor
 e\, as well as players who want to make new friends in short campaigns. \n
 \n\n\n5pm-5:30pm: Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will learn the basi
 cs of how to play together. This includes the basics of roleplaying\, the 
 dice\, how to read a character sheet\, classes\, simple combat\, and more!
  \n\n\n\n5:30pm-8pm: Play Dungeons & Dragons! Using what you have learned 
 in the first hour\, Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor will take you through
  a short\, 2-hour adventure where you can test your character in a fantasy
  world. \n\n\n\nThis recurring event is recommended for ages 13+. Space is
  limited to 7 players per session. Register ahead to secure your spot! \n\
 n\n\nDice\, character sheets\, and any maps\, minis\, or terrain that we n
 eed will be provided. Happy adventuring\; we’ll see you soon! \n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\nLogan Taylor is a writer and teacher working in Indianapolis. He
  has a Bachelor of Arts in Latin and English from Wabash College. He also 
 earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Butler University. L
 ogan spends his time writing fiction\, playing tabletop RPGs\, teaching Vo
 nnegut\, and arguing for the artistic merit of videogames on his blog.  \
 n\n\n\nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @LoganTa
 ylorWriting  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo Shea is a marketing professional work
 ing in Indianapolis. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and has been ex
 ploring storytelling through tabletop RPGs for over a decade. She enjoys e
 xploring niche fandoms\, developing cosplays for the incredible cons Indy 
 hosts\, and being a regular at small businesses across the city. \n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested dona
 tion can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for at
 tendees 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 a
 ll Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessi
 ble for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to t
 his event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this lev
 el 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 suppor
 t programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your suppo
 rt! \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 yo
 ur support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T002335Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/do-good-read-scrolls-dd-at-indy-reads-14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DTSTART:20260919T203000Z
DTEND:20260919T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T180225Z
UID:10001597-1789835400-1789842600@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing works
 hop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Rea
 ds and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30pm o
 n the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nPen to Paper is an inclusi
 ve writing group that meets at Indy Reads to read each other’s work\, pr
 ovide constructive feedback\, and build community. You can drop-in to the 
 workshop\, but only work that has been emailed to the group a week in adva
 nce will be workshopped that night.  \nAll genres of writing are welcome d
 uring this workshop. \nPen to Paper at Indy Reads is recommended for write
 rs ages 18+. \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\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 wr
 ite stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique ea
 ch other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive 
 criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may j
 oin. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide u
 s with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill lev
 els\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or i
 mprove your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique
  all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogue
 s\, 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 fo
 r the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that w
 ould like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy R
 eads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide progra
 mming 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. T
 hank 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 po
 ssible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only throug
 h the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs tha
 t 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 a
 ppreciates 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!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180225Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-47/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DTSTART:20260920T160000Z
DTEND:20260920T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260731T001829Z
UID:10001651-1789905600-1789912800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and volunteer Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sunday
 s of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet!Join Indy Reads for a cozy
 \, all-languages\, all-ages Crochet Circles hosted by  Kayla B. on the 1st
  & 3rd Sundays* of the month! This is a free event for all ages where croc
 het community can come together to meet\, learn\, and support eachother! W
 e will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. If you
  have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! Croc
 het hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. *Please note
  that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a f
 irst Sunday. Kayla B. is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has rec
 ently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 year
 s and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book.
  This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can
  do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees th
 at would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. In
 dy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide pr
 ogramming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 – Thi
 s donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads striv
 es 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!
  $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 po
 ssible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only throug
 h the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs tha
 t enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other – 
 “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appre
 ciates that every one of our community members is able to support our visi
 on 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!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T001829Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-23/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20260920T190000Z
DTEND:20260920T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T182405Z
UID:10001825-1789916400-1789920000@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182405Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
 -circles-in-person-8/2026-09-20/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, Virtual
DTSTART:20260923T220000Z
DTEND:20260923T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260801T181543Z
UID:10001535-1790186400-1790190000@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:community,education
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 volunteer
 ing with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for th
 e Volunteer Info Session date that works best for you! \n \nVirtual Info S
 essions are typically held 6pm on every fourth Wednesday. \n \nIf you regi
 ster for the Virtual Info Session\, you will receive an email with the Zoo
 m link prior to the session. \n \nIf you are interested in an In-Person In
 fo Session\, those are typically held on the second 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@indy
 reads.org. \n\n\n\nJoin us in advancing 100% literacy for all! 1 in 6 Hoos
 iers struggle to read above a fifth-grade level. At Indy Reads\, our missi
 on is to build the literacy\, English language\, and job readiness skills 
 to empower adults and families to reach their full potential. \nAs a volun
 teer with Indy Reads\, you will make a difference for our students every d
 ay. Whether you serve in a Community Classroom (virtual or in-person)\, in
  our community bookstore in Fountain Square\, or as a one-time Day of Serv
 ice participant\, your time and talent will have a vital impact as we stri
 ve for 100% literacy for all. \nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads b
 y following our social media: Facebook and Instagram. Also\, don’t forge
 t to subscribe to our newsletter!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T181543Z
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-virtual-
 36/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club
DTSTART:20260927T180000Z
DTEND:20260927T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260802T001547Z
UID:10001622-1790517600-1790521200@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at
  2pm! Let’s dive into some great books and event better conversations!Th
 e Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and i
 s open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to have so
 me great conversations around some great books\, or someone who is looking
  to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! Hosted by Gya To
 rres and Katherine 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 e
 ach month at 2pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! Th
 is monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. Proceeds from sales at
  Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for nearly 500 adult 
 learners each year. 2026 Book Club Reading List: January: Squire by Nadia 
 Shammas February: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams March: I Who
  Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman  April: Enemy of the Sun by Na
 seer Aruri & Edmund Ghareeb May: The Emperor of Gladness  by Ocean Vuong J
 une: The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School  by Sonora Reyes July: When
  Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa August: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. B
 utler September: House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias October: Persep
 olis by Marjane Satrapi November: Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk & T
 heodore C. Van Alst Jr. December: No Book– Happy Holidays! Meet the Host
 s: Katherine Culp Katherine has been reader all her life! While she loves 
 all genres\, but fantasy\, sci-fi\, and cozy mysteries are her absolute fa
 vorite! Katherine has a personal goal to read 50 books each year. She was 
 4 short last year\, so hopes to reach her goal this year–thank you book 
 clubs! Her favorite way to read is by listening to audiobooks (yes that co
 unts!). Some of Katherine’s favorite books are The Hunger Games series b
 y Suzanne Collins\, the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riodian\, and the Leg
 endborn series by Tracy Deon. Gya Torres Gya is a lover of all things Roma
 nce. Her favorite way to read is via audiobooks and will definitely have a
 ll kinds of trophy books to celebrate her favorite reads. She also loves t
 o read about feminist movements\, social justice\, and memoirs. Gya loves 
 to read multiple books at once\, since she is a mood reader and needs to f
 ind the right book for the right moment. Currently she is indulging in Kat
 ee Robert’s latest novel\, Tender Cruelty the 9th book in the Dark Olymp
 us series. At the same time she is physically reading Mutual Aid by Dean S
 pade\, and I\, Medusa by Ayana Grey. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here
 ’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FRE
 E – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event an
 d are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and fac
 ilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being
  a part of our community! $10 – This donation covers the cost of one att
 endee 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! $20 – This donation covers the cos
 t 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 tha
 t we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. T
 hank you for your support! Other – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does me
 an pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our communit
 y members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in differ
 ent ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you –
  and thank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T001547Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-31/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20260927T190000Z
DTEND:20260927T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T182405Z
UID:10001826-1790521200-1790524800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182405Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
 -circles-in-person-8/2026-09-27/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie!
DTSTART:20261003T143000Z
DTEND:20261003T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260802T181510Z
UID:10001546-1791023400-1791027000@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:arts,family,literary
DESCRIPTION:Join Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie for our monthly Drag Story
  Hour!\n\n\nThe Event \nDrag Story Hour uses the art of drag in children
 ’s story hours to spread literacy\, love\, and acceptance! Join our loca
 l storytellers\, Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie\, as they capture the imag
 ination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and give kids a glamo
 rous and positive role model. This is a family-friendly event\, and all ag
 es are welcome! \n\n\n\nPrince Brentlee (he/they) is the drag pop sensatio
 n 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\nAqu
 a 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 Thea
 ter with a few productions. I have my B.S. in Early Childhood Administrati
 on\, so I have a huge passion for reading stories with children. I love th
 at I get to use this to bring two of my passions together and share that w
 ith 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 ti
 cket 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 ou
 r community! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to th
 is event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountai
 n Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality pr
 ograms accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two 
 attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual\, your tick
 et 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 membe
 rs is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different way
 s. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and th
 ank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T181510Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/drag-story-hour-with-prince-brentlee-and-a
 qua-marie-23/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DTSTART:20261003T203000Z
DTEND:20261003T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260803T003002Z
UID:10001598-1791045000-1791055800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing works
 hop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Rea
 ds and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30pm o
 n the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nPen to Paper is an inclusi
 ve writing group that meets at Indy Reads to read each other’s work\, pr
 ovide constructive feedback\, and build community. You can drop-in to the 
 workshop\, but only work that has been emailed to the group a week in adva
 nce will be workshopped that night.  \nAll genres of writing are welcome d
 uring this workshop. \nPen to Paper at Indy Reads is recommended for write
 rs ages 18+. \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\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 wr
 ite stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique ea
 ch other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive 
 criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may j
 oin. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide u
 s with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill lev
 els\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or i
 mprove your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique
  all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogue
 s\, 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 fo
 r the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that w
 ould like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy R
 eads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide progra
 mming 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. T
 hank 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 po
 ssible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only throug
 h the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs tha
 t 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 a
 ppreciates 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!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T003002Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-48/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DTSTART:20261004T160000Z
DTEND:20261004T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T000822Z
UID:10001636-1791115200-1791122400@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the first and third Sundays of each month a
 t 12pm to learn how to crochet with us!\n\n\nJoin Indy Reads for a cozy\, 
 all-languages Crochet Circle hosted by volunteer Kayla B. on the first and
  third Sundays of each month! \nPlease note that Crochet Circles will be r
 escheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a first Sunday. \nThis is a free e
 vent for all ages. Crocheters of all levels can come together to meet othe
 r crocheters in the community! \nWe will teach you how to crochet if you h
 ave never crocheted before. \nIf you have crocheted before\, join us to cr
 ochet while making new friends! \nCrochet hooks and yarn will be provided.
  Supplies may be limited. \n\n\n\nKayla B. is a graduate student at IU Ind
 ianapolis and has recently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been 
 crocheting for 5 years and can most frequently be found curled up with her
  cat and a good book. \n\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 facil
 itators. 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 att
 endee 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 c
 ost 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 affor
 d a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community t
 hat we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers.
  Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Can” really doe
 s mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our comm
 unity members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in di
 fferent ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you
  – and thank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T000822Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20261004T190000Z
DTEND:20261004T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T182405Z
UID:10001827-1791126000-1791129600@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182405Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
 -circles-in-person-8/2026-10-04/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Indy Reads Volunteer Info Session\, In-Person
DTSTART:20261009T160000Z
DTEND:20261009T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260809T000744Z
UID:10001524-1791547200-1791550800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:community,education
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 volunteer
 ing with Indy Reads! Please click the link on this page to register for th
 e Volunteer Info Session date you selected on the survey. \n \nIn-Person S
 essions are at 12pm on every second Friday! \n \nIf you are interested in 
 a Virtual Info Session\, those take place on the fourth Wednesday of the m
 onth at 6pm. You will need to register on the Virtual Info Session EventBr
 ite. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email volunteer@
 indyreads.org. \n\n\n\nJoin us in reaching 100% literacy for all! 1 in 6 H
 oosiers cannot read above a fifth-grade level. At Indy Reads\, our mission
  is to build the literacy\, English language\, and job readiness skills to
  empower adults and families to reach their full potential. \nAs a volunte
 er with Indy Reads\, you will make a difference for our students every day
 . Whether you serve in a Community Classroom (virtual or in-person)\, in o
 ur community bookstore in Fountain Square\, or as a one-time Day of Servic
 e participant\, your time and talent will have a vital impact as we strive
  for 100% literacy for all. \nWhile you’re here\, support Indy Reads by 
 following our social media: Facebook and Instagram. Also\, don’t forget 
 to subscribe to our newsletter!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T000744Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-perso
 n-38/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled
DTSTART:20261010T200000Z
DTEND:20261010T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260810T000753Z
UID:10001581-1791648000-1791658800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education,literary,music
DESCRIPTION:This monthly workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and con
 fident\, the professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectato
 rs.\n\n\nThis workshop/open mic hybrid is for the timid and confident\, th
 e professional and the novice\, the performers and the spectators. Our hop
 e is through this event and our collective we empower all voices to come t
 ogether. We meet on the second Saturday of each month at Indy Reads! \n4-5
 pm Workshop: come with what you are working on or writing prompts can be p
 rovided5-5:30pm Break/Network5:30-7pm Open Mic \nThis monthly event is rec
 ommended for ages 13+. \nAll proceeds from purchases at Indy Reads directl
 y support our adult education programming. \n\n\n\nIndyUntitled is an inde
 pendent writers’ collective consisting of multi-talented individuals wit
 h a common goal of connecting our neighbors and friends through poetry. Th
 ey strongly believe that access to free art and literacy is vital to the h
 ealth and strength of our community. They aim to progress and uplift write
 rs of all skill sets through workshops\, open mics\, and publication oppor
 tunities. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your sugge
 sted 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 pu
 rchase 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 com
 munity! \n$10 – This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this ev
 ent. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Squ
 are and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality program
 s accessible for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two atten
 dees 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 at
 tend. 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 y
 our 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. Wh
 ether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you – and thank y
 ou for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T000753Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writing-workshop-and-open-mic-with-indyunt
 itled-32/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20261011T190000Z
DTEND:20261011T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T182405Z
UID:10001828-1791730800-1791734400@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182405Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
 -circles-in-person-8/2026-10-11/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Circles
DTSTART:20261011T200000Z
DTEND:20261011T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260810T000753Z
UID:10001557-1791734400-1791738000@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads for Spanish language practice on the second Su
 nday of each month at 4pm! This program is open to all ages.\n\n\nJoin Ind
 y Reads on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm to practice your Spanish
  language skills! Our volunteers and students will facilitate fun\, easy c
 onversation in our community bookstore during this program. \nAll ages are
  welcome to attend! Spanish Conversation Circles are open to Indy Reads st
 udents\, their families\, and the public. \n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-Y
 ou-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads co
 mmunity: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees who would like to attend 
 this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our comm
 unity 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 b
 est programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping
  us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! \n$20 – This donati
 on 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 w
 ho 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 o
 f all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! \nOther – “Pay-What-You-Ca
 n” 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% literac
 y for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so exc
 ited to see you – and thank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T000753Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/spanish-conversation-circles-34/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Do Good\, Read Scrolls: D&D at Indy Reads
DTSTART:20261016T210000Z
DTEND:20261017T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260813T061553Z
UID:10001747-1792170000-1792180800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads on the third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm\, 
 to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons! All levels welcome. \n\n\n\nJoin Dun
 geon Master (DM) Logan Taylor for Dungeons & Dragons at Indy Reads on the 
 third Friday of each month\, 5pm-8pm! \n\n\n\nDungeons & Dragons (D&D) is 
 a roleplaying game where players create characters and roll dice to comple
 te quests. This program is designed for people who have never played befor
 e\, as well as players who want to make new friends in short campaigns. \n
 \n\n\n5pm-5:30pm: Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons! We will learn the basi
 cs of how to play together. This includes the basics of roleplaying\, the 
 dice\, how to read a character sheet\, classes\, simple combat\, and more!
  \n\n\n\n5:30pm-8pm: Play Dungeons & Dragons! Using what you have learned 
 in the first hour\, Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor will take you through
  a short\, 2-hour adventure where you can test your character in a fantasy
  world. \n\n\n\nThis recurring event is recommended for ages 13+. Space is
  limited to 7 players per session. Register ahead to secure your spot! \n\
 n\n\nDice\, character sheets\, and any maps\, minis\, or terrain that we n
 eed will be provided. Happy adventuring\; we’ll see you soon! \n\n\n\n\n
 \n\n\n\n\nLogan Taylor is a writer and teacher working in Indianapolis. He
  has a Bachelor of Arts in Latin and English from Wabash College. He also 
 earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Butler University. L
 ogan spends his time writing fiction\, playing tabletop RPGs\, teaching Vo
 nnegut\, and arguing for the artistic merit of videogames on his blog.  \
 n\n\n\nBlog: https://medium.com/@gatherer286  \n\n\n\nInstagram: @LoganTa
 ylorWriting  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo Shea is a marketing professional work
 ing in Indianapolis. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English and has been ex
 ploring storytelling through tabletop RPGs for over a decade. She enjoys e
 xploring niche fandoms\, developing cosplays for the incredible cons Indy 
 hosts\, and being a regular at small businesses across the city. \n\n\n\n\
 n\n\n\n\nThis event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested dona
 tion can do for the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for at
 tendees 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 a
 ll Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessi
 ble for all! \n$20 – This donation covers the cost of two attendees to t
 his event. If you are attending as an individual\, your ticket at this lev
 el 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 suppor
 t programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your suppo
 rt! \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 yo
 ur support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T061553Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/do-good-read-scrolls-dd-at-indy-reads-15/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers Night with Pen to Paper
DTSTART:20261017T203000Z
DTEND:20261017T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T180225Z
UID:10001599-1792254600-1792261800@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and Pen to Paper for a bimonthly writing works
 hop on the first and third Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.\n\n\nJoin Indy Rea
 ds and Pen to Paper for this bimonthly writing workshop from 4:30-6:30pm o
 n the first and third Saturdays of the month. \nPen to Paper is an inclusi
 ve writing group that meets at Indy Reads to read each other’s work\, pr
 ovide constructive feedback\, and build community. You can drop-in to the 
 workshop\, but only work that has been emailed to the group a week in adva
 nce will be workshopped that night.  \nAll genres of writing are welcome d
 uring this workshop. \nPen to Paper at Indy Reads is recommended for write
 rs ages 18+. \nLearn More about Pen to Paper \n\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 wr
 ite stuff\, share it with each other\, and talk about it. \nWe critique ea
 ch other’s written material and provide creative support\, constructive 
 criticism\, and sage advice. \n\n\nWho May Join \nIf you write\, you may j
 oin. Even if you don’t write\, give us a whirl (as long as you provide u
 s with homemade cookies and lemonade). \nWe accept people at all skill lev
 els\, from the doe-eyed novice to the experts. \nIf you want to write or i
 mprove your writing\, then you’ve come to the right place! \nWe critique
  all manner of writing\, be it fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, travelogue
 s\, 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 fo
 r the Indy Reads community: \nFREE – This ticket is for attendees that w
 ould like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy R
 eads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide progra
 mming 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. T
 hank 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 po
 ssible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only throug
 h the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs tha
 t 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 a
 ppreciates 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!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180225Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/writers-night-with-pen-to-paper-49/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crochet Circles
DTSTART:20261018T160000Z
DTEND:20261018T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T182307Z
UID:10001652-1792324800-1792332000@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Join Indy Reads and volunteer Kayla B. on the 1st & 3rd Sunday
 s of each month at 12pm to learn how to crochet!Join Indy Reads for a cozy
 \, all-languages\, all-ages Crochet Circles hosted by  Kayla B. on the 1st
  & 3rd Sundays* of the month! This is a free event for all ages where croc
 het community can come together to meet\, learn\, and support eachother! W
 e will teach you how to crochet if you have never crocheted before. If you
  have crocheted before\, join us to crochet while making new friends! Croc
 het hooks and yarn will be provided. Supplies may be limited. *Please note
  that Crochet Circles will be rescheduled when Indy Reads is closed on a f
 irst Sunday. Kayla B. is a graduate student at IU Indianapolis and has rec
 ently begun volunteering at Indy Reads. She has been crocheting for 5 year
 s and can most frequently be found curled up with her cat and a good book.
  This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can
  do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees th
 at would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. In
 dy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide pr
 ogramming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 – Thi
 s donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads striv
 es 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!
  $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 po
 ssible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only throug
 h the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs tha
 t enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other – 
 “Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appre
 ciates that every one of our community members is able to support our visi
 on 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!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T182307Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/crochet-circles-24/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20261018T190000Z
DTEND:20261018T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T182405Z
UID:10001829-1792335600-1792339200@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182405Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
 -circles-in-person-8/2026-10-18/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Big Chair Story Time with Boomer
DTSTART:20261024T140000Z
DTEND:20261024T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T181908Z
UID:10001839-1792836000-1792839600@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads & Indiana Sports Corp are excited to host this fami
 ly literacy celebration event!\n\n\nBig Chair Story Time with Boomer\nJoin
  us in person for Big Chair Story Time with Boomer\, sponsored by Indiana 
 Sports Corp and its Team Up for Literacy initiative. \nFamilies are welcom
 e to join us as we read stories with Boomer. We’ll have freshly brewed c
 offee and tasty pastries for everyone. \nPlus\, explore our craft station\
 , where you can color and personalize your own bookmark with bright design
 s. It’s a great chance to connect and have fun with the whole family! \n
 Tickets are free\, but registration is required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181908Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-with-boomer/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Indy Reads Book Club
DTSTART:20261025T180000Z
DTEND:20261025T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T000854Z
UID:10001623-1792936800-1792940400@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly book club on the last Sunday of each month at
  2pm! Let’s dive into some great books and event better conversations!Th
 e Indy Reads Book Club features a variety of authors and book genres and i
 s open to the public. If you are a book lover looking for space to have so
 me great conversations around some great books\, or someone who is looking
  to expand their reading list\, we want to chat with you! Hosted by Gya To
 rres and Katherine 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 e
 ach month at 2pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them! Th
 is monthly event is recommended for adults age 18+. Proceeds from sales at
  Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for nearly 500 adult 
 learners each year. 2026 Book Club Reading List: January: Squire by Nadia 
 Shammas February: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams March: I Who
  Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman  April: Enemy of the Sun by Na
 seer Aruri & Edmund Ghareeb May: The Emperor of Gladness  by Ocean Vuong J
 une: The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School  by Sonora Reyes July: When
  Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa August: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. B
 utler September: House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias October: Persep
 olis by Marjane Satrapi November: Never Whistle at Night by Shane Hawk & T
 heodore C. Van Alst Jr. December: No Book– Happy Holidays! Meet the Host
 s: Katherine Culp Katherine has been reader all her life! While she loves 
 all genres\, but fantasy\, sci-fi\, and cozy mysteries are her absolute fa
 vorite! Katherine has a personal goal to read 50 books each year. She was 
 4 short last year\, so hopes to reach her goal this year–thank you book 
 clubs! Her favorite way to read is by listening to audiobooks (yes that co
 unts!). Some of Katherine’s favorite books are The Hunger Games series b
 y Suzanne Collins\, the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riodian\, and the Leg
 endborn series by Tracy Deon. Gya Torres Gya is a lover of all things Roma
 nce. Her favorite way to read is via audiobooks and will definitely have a
 ll kinds of trophy books to celebrate her favorite reads. She also loves t
 o read about feminist movements\, social justice\, and memoirs. Gya loves 
 to read multiple books at once\, since she is a mood reader and needs to f
 ind the right book for the right moment. Currently she is indulging in Kat
 ee Robert’s latest novel\, Tender Cruelty the 9th book in the Dark Olymp
 us series. At the same time she is physically reading Mutual Aid by Dean S
 pade\, and I\, Medusa by Ayana Grey. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here
 ’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FRE
 E – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event an
 d are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and fac
 ilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being
  a part of our community! $10 – This donation covers the cost of one att
 endee 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! $20 – This donation covers the cos
 t 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 tha
 t we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. T
 hank you for your support! Other – “Pay-What-You-Can” really does me
 an pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our communit
 y members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in differ
 ent ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50\, we are so excited to see you –
  and thank you for your support!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T000854Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/the-indy-reads-book-club-32/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Circles (In-Person)
DTSTART:20261025T190000Z
DTEND:20261025T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T000854Z
UID:10001830-1792940400-1792944000@indyreads.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students o
 f all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday\, 3pm-4pm at Indy Rea
 ds. 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN 46203. \n\n\n\nThis program i
 s open to the public!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T000854Z
LOCATION:Indy Reads\, 1066 Virginia Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, U
 nited States
URL:https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation
 -circles-in-person-8/2026-10-25/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Indy Reads
X-SOURCE-URL:https://indyreads.org/event/poetry-more-open-mic-night-10
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR