Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the Children's area.
Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.

Shake off those winter mumblies and change out of those PJ's you've been wearing for the 8th day in a row, and come out to Anderson's Mainstage Theatre for a FREE Event!

The Anderson Area Children’s Choir and the youth of the AMT’s Let’s Play program are bringing you a night of lively entertainment for free! Come to support youth performing arts and find out more about how to join both groups! The program will be about an hour long, and both organizations will have information booths set up.

No tickets needed for this FREE event!

Indulge your sweet tooth for a good cause!
Highlights:
Scout-crafted cakes, pies, cookies, and more up for auction
Supporting local Cub Scouts and Outfitters, Inc., a nonprofit for children in need!
Mark your calendars and spread the sweetness!

Come to the Nature Center and learn how to make a cobweb broom. Supply fee of $30.00 will cover the cost of materials to make a cobweb or hand broom, instruction, and light refreshment. Instruction will last 3 hours. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Mounds State Park. To register visit friendsofmounds-programs.square.site

Join us for a sophisticated evening of indulgence as we pair exquisite chocolates with fine wines, creating a sensory journey that will delight your taste buds. Chocolate and Wine 2024 will be a perfect opportunity to socialize and enjoy the company of fellow music enthusiasts. Expect wine stations, chocolate stations, and heavy hors d'oeuvre. No need to eat dinner prior to this event. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online at Andersonsymphony.org or by calling 765-644-2111.
Following the Chocolate and Wine Event, join us for the Classical Masterworks concert conducted by Richard Sowers and featuring Sirena Huang, gold medal winner of the 2022 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and one of the world’s finest young violinists. As our guest artist, she will perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major. The Beethoven Overture to Egmont will begin the concert, and Brahms Symphony No. 1 will round out the evening of classical masterworks. Tickets for the concert are also available online at Andersonsymphony.org, by calling 765-644-2111 or at the door.

This Saturday Leadership Academy of Madison County YLA is having a party for high schoolers that benefits Alternatives Incorporated!

Celebrate Stephen's birthday with Movie Afternoon. We'll be having it on a Tuesday this month to mark the occasion. Yummy snacks will accompany the animated film that stars an aspiring chef who just happens to be a rat. No need to sign up - just stop by if you can!

Create your own "conversation heart" magnets to gift to classmates, friends, and family using card stock, flat glass marbles, and Mod Podge. Ages 9-13. Registration required.

Explore potential business impacts and opportunities to leverage increased visitor counts during the April 8 total solar eclipse.

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Unleash the fire within as you groove through the beats and break a sweat in our beginner's hip-hop aerobics class – where every move is a step closer to unleashing your dance inferno!

The annual Cabaret in the Commons is back! The Jazz Band and Show Choir will perform while the audience is served a meal of pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, hash brown casserole, chocolate sheet cake and drinks. The cost is $15 for the meal and show and $5 for just the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling Lapel High School at 765-534-3036. Proceeds will benefit show choir, jazz band, and Lapel Food Pantry. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food donations for a collection taking place the night of the event.

Monthly book club for adults.

Watch the beloved movie and enjoy Q&A and behind the scenes tales from its production with other super-fans of The Princess Bride. See the Paramount's starry night skies and soak in the film it a rare atmospheric theatre.

Create your own "conversation heart" magnets to gift to classmates, friends, and family using card stock, flat glass marbles, and Mod Podge. Ages 9-13. Registration required.

Come to the Mounds State Park Nature Center for this 90-minute workshop in which you will learn how to make your own container candles. Workshop cost of $15 includes all supplies to make one to two candles, instruction, and light refreshments. To register visit friendsofmounds-programs.square.site. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Mounds State Park.

The Museum's winter speaker series is a cozy way to spend an afternoon learning about the history of the local area with other community members.

Crafting love one box at a time! Join us for Cupid's Chest, a DIY Valentine's Gift Box Making Event, and spread the warmth of handmade affection. Mix, Match, and Share the Love!"

Story Time is aimed for children age 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Pendleton’s Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) would like to extend a warm invitation to you to attend our first Open House gathering since the adoption of our updated Design Guidelines.

As contractors, realtors, and property owners in the area, we would like to give a brief presentation of what HPC is and what they do to preserve the historic nature and value of Pendleton’s buildings and neighborhoods. We would also greatly appreciate your insight and feedback from your relative area of expertise and how we may incorporate it into our own guidelines. We look forward to seeing you!

Candlelight yoga will use a gentle, flow style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It is the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed.

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Small, afternoon book club; members sometimes meet at each other's homes.

Join felting artist Kylee Eller, from Westwind Farm and Fiber, and make a felted mushroom. Workshop cost is $30 per student which includes supply costs for roving for felting and needles for the project. The workshop lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours. To register visit friendsofmounds-programs.square.site

Go a little wild after the library's regular hours. Games, running, yelling, eating...what more do you need?

Have pizza and play with More Than Conquerors in celebration of the 8th anniversary of the youth-serving nonprofit organization.

Story Time is aimed for children age 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Play your way through our giant Candyland board game! On your journey to King Kandy's Castle you will romp through the Peppermint Forest, swim through Lollipop Lake, explore Donut Dunes...this and more exciting spaces await you in this life-size game of Candyland! Don't forget to visit our selfie station at the end to commemorate your time.

Candlelight yoga will use a gentle, flow style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It is the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed.

Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, rhymes, and a craft or activity!

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Welcome! We'd love to have you join our newest book club at PCL.

Flint knapping is the process of turning stone into tools. Come learn basic flint knapping skills and make a point to take home. The program fee of $25.00 covers use of flint knapping tools and supplies need to make a point. Workshop lasts 4 hours and participants must bring leather work gloves and safety glasses. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. To register visit friendsofmounds-programs.square.site.

Adult book club at Lapel Branch Library - contact the branch for more information and titles!

Candlelight yoga will use a gentle, flow style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It is the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed.

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Join us for "Leapin' to Lyrics" as we celebrate the extra day of the leap year with a night of non-stop singing, laughter, and unforgettable performances.

View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.

Have you ever wished you could bottle up a plot of lush summertime forest to enjoy on a rainy day? Now is your opportunity! Learn about closed-system terrariums and the Indiana native plants we will use to create them. Each participant will build their own enclosed ecosystem featuring a selection of native plants and leave with the knowledge and tools to care for them. This workshop will last approximately 2 hours and has a supply fee of $20, which will cover instruction, all materials, and plants.