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A swallowtail butterfly on an Echinacea Plant. Includes the finger spelling symbol for American Sign Language (ASL).

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City Nature Challenge

Be A Community Scientist

2026-04-11 10:30:00 2026-04-11 11:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis City Nature Challenge Learn about this international event where people LIKE YOU record the natural world around them. This workshop will introduce you to the app/website used in this challenge, assist you in signing up to participate, and practice with hands-on tips and tricks for taking and sharing good observations. Lawrence Branch -

Saturday, April 11
10:30am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 10:30:00 2026-04-11 11:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis City Nature Challenge Learn about this international event where people LIKE YOU record the natural world around them. This workshop will introduce you to the app/website used in this challenge, assist you in signing up to participate, and practice with hands-on tips and tricks for taking and sharing good observations. Lawrence Branch -

Learn about this international event where people LIKE YOU record the natural world around them. This workshop will introduce you to the app/website used in this challenge, assist you in signing up to participate, and practice with hands-on tips and tricks for taking and sharing good observations.

*This session will have an ASL Interpreter.

The City Nature Challenge is an international effort to document plants and wildlife in cities around the world. Each year, it takes place as a four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, bringing communities together to see what’s possible when we all work toward a shared goal. 

Learn about this international event where people like you document the natural world around them. This workshop will introduce you to the app/website used in the City Nature Challenge, assist you in signing up to participate, and practice with hands-on tips and tricks for taking and sharing good observations.

The Indy City Nature Challenge, in its 9th year, is brought to us in partnership with Indiana Sciences. Explore the project on their website.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Class/Workshop | ASL Interpreted |

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Lawrence Branch

Phone: 317-275-4460

Hours
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Mon, Mar 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 Closed

About the branch

The Lawrence Branch opened in 1967 on North Franklin Road in a storefront previously occupied by the Lawrence Post Office. It was the first branch to open within an incorporated town in Marion County. Rapid population growth demonstrated the need for a larger, permanent facility to serve the northeast side. A 3.44 acre site was purchased from MSD Lawrence Township for a new 13,500-square-foot library that opened in 1983.

Renovated in 2020, the Lawrence Branch re-opened to changes that maximized access to the Library’s services and collections, created engaging and functional spaces for those of all ages, and increased access to new technology. The project also provided group study and tutoring areas, improved lighting, more outlets for charging stations, and updates to the entrance, public restrooms and interior finishes.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Mar 17, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Cancelled
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Mar 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
This event is full

Rescheduled
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
New date Saturday, March 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00am - 7:30pm

Tue, Mar 24, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Mar 26, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mon, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Mar 31, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Cancelled
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Apr 07, 5:00am - 7:30pm

Tue, Apr 07, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Thu, Apr 09, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:45am

Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Apr 14, 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm