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Book Bonanza

Celebrate the Joy of Reading
2026-09-12 10:00:00 2026-09-12 15:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Book Bonanza Join us for a fun-filled celebration for readers of all kinds! Central Library -

Saturday, September 12
10:00am - 3:00pm

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Join us for a fun-filled celebration for readers of all kinds!

Enjoy panels with audiobook narrators, authors, and book covered designers. Connect with fellow readers during genre meetups.  Find your new favorite book during Book Speed Dating. Create book-themed art and browse literary vendors and organizations. You're guaranteed to leave this event with a stuffed TBR (to be read) list. Discover new stories, meet fellow readers, and celebrate the joy of reading!

 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion | Class/Workshop | Book Discussion | Art/Crafts/Hobbies |

TAGS: | Reading | books | book discussion | #reading | #BookTalk | #Arts&Crafts |

Central Library
Phone: 317-275-4100
Hours
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Mon, Aug 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

Upcoming events

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Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Form & Technique - Exercise Basics with Jalen Anderson
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Data and Drafts - Bike Use Trends in Marion County
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Connect with Tech: Northstar Open Lab
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tales 'n Play Storytime
Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Block Party
Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Spanish for Entities - Writing Contest Award Ceremony - Ceremonia de Premiación del Concurso de Cuentos
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Explore STEM + More
Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore STEM + More
Sun, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Minecraft Club at Central
Mon, Aug 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adobe Photoshop Series - Level 1 - Get Creative
Mon, Aug 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is full
Books & Rooks Chess Club - Free Chess Every Monday Night
Mon, Aug 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Soulful Pages Book Club - Presented by the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC)
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone at Central Library
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Floss 'n' Goss Fiber Arts Club
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bodies in the Library - Central Library Murder Mystery Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Planning Ahead: Estate Planning Basics
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore STEM + More
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Form & Technique - Exercise Basics with Jalen Anderson
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Connect with Tech: Northstar Open Lab
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime with Buddy the Dinosaur
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Block Party
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hot Jazz for Cool Kids - The Gene Markiewicz Band! - Family Concert Series
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Explore STEM + More
Sat, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adobe Audition - Curious About Podcasting or Recording?
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Explore STEM + More
Sun, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rescheduled
Indiana on the Literary Map: Charles Major (1856-1913)
Sun, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Sunday, August 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Books & Rooks Chess Club - Free Chess Every Monday Night
Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Minecraft Club at Central
Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adobe Photoshop Series - Level 2- Enhance Every Shot
Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Science Fiction Book Group at Central Library - Ad Astra
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
3D Printing at Central Library - Dream It, Design It, Print It!
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Central Manga Book Club
Tue, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Central Library
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Free Notarization Services at Central Library
Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ink and Quill - A Monthly Writing Circle
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Intro to Candid Search: Finding Grant Funders
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Explore STEM + More
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tales 'n Play Storytime
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Block Party
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Explore STEM + More
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Circulating Sound Concert - featuring the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore STEM + More
Sun, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cancelled
Ogbaniko: Stories from Home - Looking Backwards, Moving Forward
Sun, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Books & Rooks Chess Club - Free Chess Every Monday Night
Mon, Aug 31, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adobe Audition - Curious About Podcasting or Recording?
Mon, Aug 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Minecraft Club at Central
Mon, Aug 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone at Central Library
Tue, Sep 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BYO Book: A Different Kind of Book Club
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Explore STEM + More
Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indiana Animals for Toddlers
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Registration opens Friday, August 21 2026 at 11:00am
Block Party
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Intro to Candid Search: Navigating Grants - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Explore STEM + More
Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Developing an Effective Board of Directors - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Explore STEM + More
Sun, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Central Manga Book Club
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Central Library
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cut, Paste, and Draw
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Explore STEM + More
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Growing Flower Bulbs Indoors - An Intro to Gardening Workshop
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Waterway Exploration - with the Indiana State Museum
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 4:00pm
Little Sprouts
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 11:00am
Book Bonanza - Celebrate the Joy of Reading
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Block Party
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Making Together - In Unison
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Financial Management for Nonprofits: Accounting, Tax & Board Reporting - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The Gurl/Bro Code - Stem Session Barbie & Beyond: Stem Fashion Lab
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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Explore STEM + More
Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Starting a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization - Fall 2026 Nonprofit Series
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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