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Social Media 101

2026-09-25 10:30:00 2026-09-25 12:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Social Media 101 Be savvy about your socials! Social media is more than posts and pictures. Learn how it’s all about connection, self-expression, and community. Join us to explore popular platforms, understand how algorithms shape your feed, and learn best practices for a safer, more engaging online experience. Fort Ben Branch -

Friday, September 25
10:30am - 12:30pm

Be savvy about your socials! Social media is more than posts and pictures. Learn how it’s all about connection, self-expression, and community. Join us to explore popular platforms, understand how algorithms shape your feed, and learn best practices for a safer, more engaging online experience.

Social media is everywhere around us. It connects our thoughts, provides a place to build communities, and helps drive our purchases.

Join our 'Social Media Basics' class to learn about:

  • What types of platforms are out there
  • Why people use one platform over another
  • Essential components of the Algorithm
  • Building a profile
  • Social media do's & don'ts

This program is made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

Fort Ben Branch

Branch manager
Shelby Peak

Hours
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Mon, Aug 24 Closed
(due to the installation of acoustic panels.)
Tue, Aug 25 Closed
(due to the installation of acoustic panels.)
Wed, Aug 26 Closed
(due to the installation of acoustic panels.)
Thu, Aug 27 Closed
(due to the installation of acoustic panels.)
Fri, Aug 28 Closed
(due to the installation of acoustic panels.)
Sat, Aug 29 Closed
(due to the installation of acoustic panels.)
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
(due to the installation of acoustic panels.)

About the branch

The 22,000 square foot Fort Ben Branch provides easy access to Library services and collections due to its location in a high-traffic community with access to public transportation. It includes community meeting spaces and study rooms, beautiful landscaping components, and walk-up, bike-up, and drive-up material return locations. Its roof-top solar photovoltaic system will provides 80% of the building's electricity needs. The Library was envisioned as part of a redevelopment plan since the land was decommissioned and transitioned from the U.S. military to the City of Indianapolis in the 1990s.

The Branch is the first library branch in the state of Indiana to become a Certified Autism Center™ by receiving an international autism accreditation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). 

Upcoming events

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Rescheduled
Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

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

Fri, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 10:30am

Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fri, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm