Circulate 2024

At the event make your way through the library to find the following activities.

Complete at least 10 items on your scavenger hunt card for your chance to win a Kindle!

Express Yourself with Amauunet Ashe presented by the Indianapolis Airport Authority

Learning Curve West

Amauunet will guide guests in a poetry writing workshop, utilizing music, word games and visual imagery to entertain and inspire you to create your own poetic expressions.

Story Power with Kahlil the Djeli presented by G. Marlyne Sexton/The Sexton Companies

The Center for Black Literature & Culture 

Kahil is a storyteller with a traditional West African culture focus, employing call and response, drums, and basic rhythms. Stop by and immerse yourself in his storytelling world.

Chair Yoga & Mindfulness with Tharp-Perrin Gindhart

Sixth Floor - Nina Mason Pulliam Special Collections Room 

Whether standing or sitting, you can learn how to regulate emotions & develop inner focus through yoga, deep breathing, sound, silence, and soft music. Visit this area when you need a moment to feel present.

Go Fishin' with Clint presented by Stenz

Atrium 

While swimming through Central Library, make sure you catch Clint Kowalik - C.F.O. (Chief Fishing Officer) of Go Fishin with Clint. Learn how to assemble a fishing pole, tie a fishing knot, and handle a fish. While you're there, doodle a fish and cast for Backyard Bass.

Animal Show & Tell with Hedgehog Hannah presented by Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Learning Curve - Green Screen Room

A crowd favorite, Hedgehog Hannah will be at Circulate again this year! See what cute, cuddly, maybe scaly creatures are hanging out in the Library! 

Make and Take Artwork with Harrison Center artist Beth Guipe Hall

The Center for Black Literature & Culture

Create a collage inspired by play. Beth will have the materials and inspiration to help you make a one of kind piece of artwork.

Banned Book Walks at 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 p.m.

Learning Curve West

Take a stroll on our banned book walk and see if you are the lucky winner! Three sessions will take place during the evening. 

Protocol the Band 

Atrium

We are excited to have the band, Protocol, providing us with the music for tonight! Fun fact - one of the band members, Bruce, drives the Library's bookmobile! 

Bhatta Boom Photo Booth

Atrium

Capture the fun with Bhatta Boom Photo Booth, the go-to photo booth rental in Indianapolis. Bhata Boom will be set up on site for you and your group to remember the fun!

A Quiet Space presented by Michaela Graham & Scott Brody

Sixth Floor

Visit the sixth floor to enjoy our dessert spread, a glass of champagne and nighttime views of downtown Indianapolis.

All About the Moon - From Earth to the Moon and the Space In Between sponsored by All About…Series presented by Blue River Press

Learning Curve - West

Using Mime, Magic, and Massive Models, Reed Steele takes you on a trip from the Earth to the Moon with hands-on activities to capture your imagination. He will defy gravity in the "Astro-Nut" mime sketch and launch a few surprises as well. 

Food & Drink Stations: 

Bars are located in the Atrium, Sixth Floor and outside The Center for Black Literature & Culture. 

Food stations are located in the Atrium and Sixth Floor.