Take a walk and read a story as you go at the StoryWalk in Ruckle Street Park! Stroll through a park and read a book displayed in mounted frames. Stories will be rotated on a monthly basis. Families are encouraged to post photos of their visit on social media. StoryWalk in Ruckle Street Park is at 3025 Ruckle Street.
Made possible by Zeff Weiss Memorial Fund through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
For more ideas to help keep children hearing and enjoying great stories enjoy these Free Video Read Alouds or have fun with even more themed reading and activity fun at IndyPL’s DIY Online Storytimes at Home. Because reading aloud to kids—even after they know how to read independently—benefits kids of all ages. Video read alouds are a great tool to help create a culture of reading. They don’t replace reading aloud together in-person, but they are a fun alternative and supply key early literacy benefits.
Research shows that reading aloud to young children can significantly improve their chance for success in kindergarten and beyond. You can also help kids enjoy books and stories by joining 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Caregivers log books and receive incentives for reading outloud to kids. At 1000 books, every child receives a hardback picture book. Or check out a Bunny Book Bag, grab-and-go bag of 15-20 books for caregivers on the move.
Join Us for In-Person Storytime!
- Event: Storytime at West Perry – Babies and Toddlers
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 10:15am
- Location: West Perry Branch
- Description: Children ages 0-2 and a caregiver are invited for a story, songs, rhymes, and activities designed with our littlest patrons in mind!
- No Registration Required.
- Event: All Ages Sensory Friendly Storytime at Fort Ben
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 10:30am
- Location: Fort Ben Branch
- Description: Everyone is welcome to join us for songs, stories, and crafts followed by sensory playtime.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Storytime at Spades Park
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 10:30am
- Location: Spades Park Branch
- Description: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited to join us for stories and more every Thursday in the Community Room followed by socialization time for children and caregivers.
- No Registration Required.