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Data and Drafts

The State of Childcare Access in Central Indiana

2026-06-11 18:00:00 2026-06-11 19:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Data and Drafts WFYI & the Polis Center bring together data and resources to explore important topics around equity, health, education, and beyond. Light snacks and beer from a local brewer will be available. Event is free to attend - but is only for those 21+. Registration requested due to limited capacity. Central Library -

Thursday, June 11
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 18:00:00 2026-06-11 19:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Data and Drafts WFYI & the Polis Center bring together data and resources to explore important topics around equity, health, education, and beyond. Light snacks and beer from a local brewer will be available. Event is free to attend - but is only for those 21+. Registration requested due to limited capacity. Central Library -

WFYI & the Polis Center bring together data and resources to explore important topics around equity, health, education, and beyond. Light snacks and beer from a local brewer will be available. Event is free to attend - but is only for those 21+. Registration requested due to limited capacity.

For many families, access to child care isn’t just a challenge. It’s a deciding factor.

Where you live and what you earn can shape whether quality child care is available and affordable, or out of reach. This session breaks down how cost and availability impact access to organized care, from child care centers to early learning programs, and what the data reveals about where gaps persist and who is most affected.

What to Expect

  • A focused, accessible data presentation
  • Time to ask questions and explore the findings
  • Opportunities to connect with others working on or interested in these issues

Data & Drafts is designed to be conversational and engaging, with space to dig into what the data actually means in practice.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion |

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As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.

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