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Kid Central & Teen Central Grand Openings

Kid Central and Teen Central Grand Openings!

(and Summer Reading Kickoff)

2026-06-06 10:00:00 2026-06-06 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Kid Central and Teen Central Grand Openings! Join us for the grand openings of our new spaces for Kids and Teens! We will be celebrating all day, with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies followed by crafts, refreshments, family activities, and more! Central Library -

Saturday, June 06
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-06 10:00:00 2026-06-06 17:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Kid Central and Teen Central Grand Openings! Join us for the grand openings of our new spaces for Kids and Teens! We will be celebrating all day, with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies followed by crafts, refreshments, family activities, and more! Central Library -

Join us for the grand openings of our new spaces for Kids and Teens! We will be celebrating all day, with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies followed by crafts, refreshments, family activities, and more!

There will be free swag and cookies on the 3rd floor (while supplies/quantities last)

Events include:  

10:10 a.m. - Podium Remarks & Ribbon Cutting on 3rd floor east for Kid Central

  • ASL Interpreter will be present 

10:30 a.m. - Podium Remarks & Ribbon Cutting on 2nd floor west for Teen Central

  • ASL Interpreter will be present 

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • Balloon Twisting - 3rd floor east
  • Face Painting - 3rd floor west
  • Canvas Painting - 2nd floor west (supplies limited) 

1-3 p.m. Paws to Read in Storytime Lodge (3rd floor east)

  • In-person registration opens that morning at 11 a.m.

2-3 p.m. Teddy Bear Concert 

Community Partners will be tabling on the 2nd floor, including: 

  • Center for Black Literature & Culture
  • Indianapolis Public Library Social Work Services
  • Indiana 529
  • Summer Reading Program Registration
  • Indiana Sports Corp
  • Marion County Public Health Department Lead Outreach
  • Covering Kids and Families

Central Library

Phone: 317-275-4100

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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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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