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A senior man stands in a fitness class smiling with his arms outstretched. He is surrounded by a diverse group of people.

Registration opens:
August 19th, 2026

Simple Strength Training

Physical Activity with ID Fit

2026-09-18 10:30:00 2026-09-18 11:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Simple Strength Training Each week participants will explore exercises that can be done with minimal equipment, including warm up and cool down. Attendees will learn basic strength training exercises, terms, and how to track process. This program is suitable for adults and seniors. East 38th Street Branch -

Friday, September 18
10:30am - 11:30am

Each week participants will explore exercises that can be done with minimal equipment, including warm up and cool down. Attendees will learn basic strength training exercises, terms, and how to track process. This program is suitable for adults and seniors.

Join Becca Biedler with ID Fit during this series to learn how strength training can improve physical strength, cognitive function, metabolic health, balance, and much more! Exercises are full body but can be adapted to participant needs, and you will benefit whether you're attending just one or all of the classes in this series!

Participants will gain access to Becca's online platform to continue exercises at home, too!

Learn more at the ID Fit website

We encourage you to bring a water bottle to class. 

Meanwhile, enjoy this book list about the RBG Workout! RBG attributed her longevity and success to her strength training in older adulthood!

*Please note that these dates are not listed because a substitute program will occur, instead. There will still be an exercise program at the same day, time, and location.

  • September 11
  • September 25
  • October 16

This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation with support from a contribution by Honda. Honda is dedicated to helping people reach their own life's potential.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Class/Workshop |

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East 38th Street Branch

Phone: 317-275-4350

Hours
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Mon, Aug 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed

About the branch

The first library to serve the neighborhood opened in 1957 as the Emerson Branch. This frame house near East 38th Street and North Emerson Avenue soon became too small to meet the neighborhood's needs, leading to the construction of a 7,500-square-foot branch at the same location in 1962. The Emerson Branch closed its doors in 2003 when the current 16,000-square-foot library opened as the East Thirty-Eighth Street Branch.

Upcoming events

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Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Registration is now closed

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Tue, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration opens Thursday, August 20 2026 at 4:00pm

Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Wed, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 11:00am

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 2026 at 10:30am