Are you looking for your next great read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook, tune in to our televised book club segments, and more. Get started here!

Sunday Nights on Facebook
Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. on Facebook for Currently Reading. Enjoy this hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Find out about the books that have everyone talking.

Indy Now Book Club
Catch book recommendations and Library program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.

In-Person & Online Book Discussions
Do you love talking about books? Join one of our book discussions or book clubs available both in-person and online.

Online Reading Recommendations
NovelList and NovelList K-8 are online services that offer reading recommendations. Browse both fiction and nonfiction, read-alike suggestions, series information, reviews, and lists of recommended and award-winning books for adults, teens and kids. Learn how to start on this video tutorial. Also try Book Connections which includes a “find the right book for you” feature.

Would you prefer one-on-one help? Call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email ask-a- librarian.

Make a selection from one of the book lists below created by our staff of avid readers. You can also follow our staff’s most recently published lists on the library catalog home page. Don’t miss our If You Like… suggestions that cover all the favorite genres like science fiction, graphic novels, romance, and more. Finally, don’t miss What We’re Reading Teens and What We’re Reading Kids.

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Unearth Imagination
May 31 – August 2

Prizes for all ages – including adults! Summer is the perfect time to explore new worlds, discover exciting stories, and build a love for reading! These fun, engaging activities, events, and book recommendations are tailored just for you! Join us for an adventure in learning to become a lifelong reader!

Looking for a summer read? Browse our staff created book lists:

Barbeque!

As the days get slowly warmer the urge to sear food on a grill in your backyard grows. The Library has lots of wonderful books to help you scratch that itch!

Title - Big MoeTitle - American GrillTitle - AsadaTitle - Guga

Disability Representation in Fantasy and Science Fiction

These stories feature characters in fantastical or futuristic settings whose disabilities are not “magically cured”; some of them do use familiar mobility aids or prosthetics, and/or they are fighting for a society that accommodates and supports their differences. In some of the stories, the disability is just an aspect of the character and doesn’t affect the plot really. I’ve tried my best to include stories that are either #OwnVoices (the author personally shares the disability or is intimately aware of the disability (a family member has it) or it has been confirmed that great care and research was taken when writing the story, and they’ve avoided certain harmful tropes.

Title - Witch Hat AtelierTitle - DeeplightTitle - The Bone HousesTitle - Unbroken

National Ice Cream Month

It’s getting hot outside! Check out a book on how to make your own ice cream to cool down with this month, or learn about the history of ice cream and other frozen sweets from around the globe.

Title - Ice Cream ManTitle - Easy No-churn Ice CreamTitle - Cooler Than LemonadeTitle - Aguas Frescas and Paletas : Refreshing Mexican Drinks and Frozen Treats, Traditional and Reimagined

Fiction Featuring Type 1 Diabetics

In the US alone there are an estimated 2 million people living with type 1 diabetes. This list goes out to all the fellow type 1 and otherwise insulin dependent diabetics out there looking for representation. These portrayals are honest and accurate, so you won’t find any wild misinformation in this list. No demoralizing apocalypse stories, either.

Title - Accidental DemonsTitle - Sleeping Spells & Dragon ScalesTitle - It All Begins With Jelly BeansTitle - The Truth According to Blue

History of Protest

Defending Democracy is an ongoing struggle, and there’s always a protest happening somewhere. Learn about the importance of protest throughout American history with the titles below.

Title - A Protest History of the United StatesTitle - We the ResistanceTitle - The StadiumTitle - Young and Restless

Conceptual Art

Conceptual Art emphasizes the concept behind the work as more important than the art itself. It is a very significant movement in contemporary art. I made this list to help this movement to be more accessible to art lovers unfamiliar with it.

Title - Conceptual ArtTitle - MemoryTitle - Black ImaginationTitle - Conceptual Art

Birds!

What does the meme say? “As you age, it’s ridiculous how fast bird-watching creeps up on you.” And, it’s TRUE! Here is a selection of books that will round out your bird knowledge once that creep happens.

Title - The Joy of BirdingTitle - Birds of Indiana Field GuideTitle - Indiana Bird WatchingTitle - The Birds of Indiana

Let the Games Begin

Whether you’re gearing up for GenCon (July 31 – August 3 in Indianapolis) or just love a good magical showdown, these teen books put strategy, survival, and strength to the ultimate test. From deadly tournaments and royal trials to virtual games and magical gauntlets, each story features characters fighting for glory, love, freedom, or just to stay alive.

Title - WarcrossTitle - A Trial of SorcerersTitle - The Kinder PoisonTitle - The Gilded Ones

Enemies to Lovers Romances

Celebrate Read a Romance Novel Month with one of the genre’s best tropes: enemies to lovers. Whether it’s workplace rivals, royal adversaries, or sworn magical foes, these characters start tense and combative but end up falling for each other. Spanning contemporary, fantasy, LGBTQ+, and historical romances this list is sure to have a story to please nearly every romance reader!

Title - The Hating GameTitle - The Bridge KingdomTitle - Not Safe for WorkTitle - The Serpent & the Wings of Night

Are you looking for reading recommendations for teens? We can help! Visit us in person or online to get great ideas for your next great read. For one-on-one help call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations. You can also call, text, or email ask-a- librarian! Here are some more ideas to help you find what to read next.

  • Follow our staff’s most recently published book lists on the library catalog home page.
  • Don’t miss our If You Like… suggestions that cover all the favorite genres like science fiction, graphic novels, romance, and more.
  • Join us Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. on Facebook for Currently Reading where book enthusiasts offer their suggestions.
  • Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.
  • You can also get reading recommendations online from NovelList or Book Connections. Read book reviews, see “read alike” lists, browse starred reviews, and more.

Make a selection from one of the book lists below created by our staff of avid readers whose reading experiences and tastes cover about any interest you can think of!

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Unearth Imagination
May 31 – August 2

Prizes for all ages – including teens! Summer is the perfect time to explore new worlds, discover exciting stories, and build a love for reading! These fun, engaging activities, events, and book recommendations are tailored just for you! Join us for an adventure in learning to become a lifelong reader!

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Get creative and learn the art of papermaking in this hands-on workshop for teens! See the schedule and register for Teen Art: Papermaking.

Let the Games Begin

Whether you’re gearing up for GenCon (July 31 – August 3 in Indianapolis) or just love a good magical showdown, these teen books put strategy, survival, and strength to the ultimate test. From deadly tournaments and royal trials to virtual games and magical gauntlets, each story features characters fighting for glory, love, freedom, or just to stay alive.

Title - WarcrossTitle - A Trial of SorcerersTitle - The Kinder PoisonTitle - The Gilded Ones

Disability Representation in Fantasy and Science Fiction

These stories feature characters in fantastical or futuristic settings whose disabilities are not “magically cured”; some of them do use familiar mobility aids or prosthetics, and/or they are fighting for a society that accommodates and supports their differences. Some of the stories, the disability is just an aspect of the character and doesn’t affect the plot really. I’ve tried my best to include stories that are either #OwnVoices (the author personally shares the disability or is intimately aware of the disability (a family member has it) or it has been confirmed that great care and research was taken when writing the story, and they’ve avoided certain harmful tropes.

Title - Witch Hat AtelierTitle - DeeplightTitle - The Bone HousesTitle - Unbroken

Time Travel // Prehistoric Times Edition

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to come face to face with a dinosaur? Maybe your excitement would change depending on the dinosaur! These titles feature characters traveling to prehistoric eras — to a time before written historical records, anywhere from 2.5 million years ago to around 5,600 years ago. On the flip side, some of these titles feature creatures being transported from their distant time period to modern day, with many a shenanigan or two to be had.

Unearth Imagination May 31 – August 2, prizes for all ages – including teens! Summer is the perfect time to explore new worlds, discover exciting stories, and build a love for reading! These fun, engaging activities, events, and book recommendations are tailored just for you! Join us for an adventure in learning to become a lifelong reader!

Title - WeTitle - The Magic School Bus in the Time of the DinosaursTitle - Dinosaurs Before DarkTitle - The Dinosaur That Pooped the Past

Trans & Non-binary Characters in Manga

In recent years, we have seen a wonderful collection of LGBTQ+ manga translated and published in English. Here is a list of manga with trans and non-binary characters and themes. You can find both autobiographical accounts, as well as tales of fiction.

Title - At 30 I Realized I Had No GenderTitle - Boys Run the RiotTitle - The Bride Was A BoyTitle - I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 1

If You Like Brandon Sanderson

For fans of the Cosmere, the Cytoverse, and other works by Brandon Sanderson. If you enjoy god-level magic systems, dense world histories, complex political systems, superheroes, fairy tales, space operas, heists, and tales that focus on the actions of average people trying to change the system – these books are for you!

Title - SteelheartTitle - ViciousTitle - RenegadesTitle - Skyward

Morality & Ethics in YA Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Interesting, thought-provoking reads that bring up questions about morality, ethics, etc. within the context of YA science fiction and fantasy. Villains that make you think, heroes with tough choices, and subjects that challenge your opinion of right and wrong. Both teens and adults will find interesting and complicated moral dilemmas in these books.

Title - UnwindTitle - GracelingTitle - Children of Blood and BoneTitle - Scythe

Fiction Featuring Type 1 Diabetics

In the US alone there are an estimated 2 million people living with type 1 diabetes. This list goes out to all the fellow type 1 and otherwise insulin dependent diabetics out there looking for representation. These portrayals are honest and accurate, so you won’t find any wild misinformation in this list. No demoralizing apocalypse stories, either.

Title - Accidental DemonsTitle - Sleeping Spells & Dragon ScalesTitle - It All Begins With Jelly BeansTitle - The Truth According to Blue

Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Editions

The hardcover Fullmetal Editions, include 5-7 chapters each instead of the 3-5 the original volumes did, causing there to be 18 volumes of the Fullmetal Editions compared to the original 27 volumes.

Title - Fullmetal AlchemistTitle - Fullmetal AlchemistTitle - Fullmetal AlchemistTitle - Fullmetal Alchemist

Blushes and Butterflies

Experience heart-wrenching crushes, first loves, the drama of adolescent friendships, and plenty of innocent fluff with these romance and friendship focused manga, set in high school, for teens.

Title - Waiting for SpringTitle - The Guy She Was Interested in WasnTitle - My Love Mix-up!Title - A Condition Called Love

Staff Picks 2024- Best of Teen

Enjoy this list of our favorite YA reads of 2024, which spans genres. Enjoy dark academia, fake dating, poetry, comic adventures, subverted fantasy tropes, heists, D&D, and more!

Don’t forget that this year, we’ve included our favorite selections from the back catalog, in the hopes you can get your hands on a book you’ll love right now.

Title - Where Sleeping Girls LieTitle - Hockey Girl Loves Drama BoyTitle - Dear WendyTitle - The Unboxing of A Black Girl

100 Books Before Graduation

Read 100 books before graduating from high school and receive prizes as you work toward your goal. Prizes will be awarded after reading 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 books! Most importantly, students will expand their mind, vocabulary, critical thinking, and test scores! This program is for students in grades 7-12. Learn more about 100 Books Before Graduation and register.

Are you looking for reading recommendations for kids? We can help! Visit us in person or online to get ideas for great reads for kids. For one-on-one help call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations. You can also call, text, or email ask-a- librarian!

This collection of book lists created by our staff can assist students with homework, help them find more books by their favorite authors, and aid parents in finding books for the youngest readers, among other things! We add new lists each month so returning readers can continue to find their next read! Find more reading recommendations for kids in our blog or enjoy storytime online.

You can also get reading recommendations online from NoveList K-8 Plus or Book Connections. Read book reviews, see “read alike” lists, browse starred reviews, and more.

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Unearth Imagination
May 31 – August 2

Prizes for all ages! Summer is the perfect time to explore new worlds, discover exciting stories, and build a love for reading! These fun, engaging activities, events, and book recommendations are tailored just for you! Join us for an adventure in learning to become a lifelong reader!

Looking for a summer read? Browse our staff created book lists:

Picture Book Stars to Celebrate Independence & Freedom

Learn about the 4th of July, Juneteenth, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Thirteenth Amendment, and more! Read stories about family and neighborhood traditions all over the country from parades to fireworks to noodles to pie.

Title - The Night Before FreedomTitle - Revolutionary Prudence WrightTitle - Her Name Was Mary KatharineTitle - Fireworks

Picture Books Which Celebrate America’s Rich Cultural Diversity

Here are some books that touch on America as a Nation of Immigrants. These are picture books, but many are inspired by real people and true stories.

Title - Five StoriesTitle - The Welcome ChairTitle - The Day You BeginTitle - Islandborn

Set sail, tiny sailors!

For children looking for nautical reads this summer, add these picture books featuring boats or lighthouses to your holds list.

Title - Boats on the BayTitle - Boats Will FloatTitle - Alphabet BoatsTitle - The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat

Let Me Share My Culture With You

Dive into these wonderful picture books that feature children sharing their culture with classmates, friends, and neighbors.

Title - Our Favorite Day of the YearTitle - The Day You BeginTitle - Everyone Loves Lunchtime but ZiaTitle - Home in A Lunchbox

Beach Time, Excellent!

In this list you’ll find picture books that feature the many wonders to be found where sand and rocky shores meet ocean waves. Humor and history, family fun and sensory delights, gorgeous artwork and evocative descriptions spill from these pages. Enjoy a little respite from our mostly beach-less state, until one day your feet just might carry you to the edge of the world.

Title - Jules Vs. the OceanTitle - Hum and SwishTitle - There Might Be LobstersTitle - Bluey

I’m Hungry!

Lets run a restaurant! These books are all about hamburgers and hotdogs and running a restaurant!

Title - The Burger and the Hot DogTitle - Blow up A BurgerTitle - Burger BoyTitle - Hamburgers

Summertime Books for Kids

The sweet summer season captured in picture books!

Title - And Then Comes SummerTitle - Jabari JumpsTitle - Our PoolTitle - Bubbles...up!

Giddy Up, Partner

Explore the old west with these fun picture books. Giddy up!

Title - Bad Day at RiverbendTitle - I Wanna Be A CowgirlTitle - Armadillo RodeoTitle - Let

Staff Picks 2024 – Best of Picture Books

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our staff share some of their favorite picture books from 2024 that they have seen – from beautiful to funny, we hope there is something for you and your littlest readers to enjoy.

Title - The Yellow BusTitle - Treehouse TownTitle - It Bears RepeatingTitle - The Bakery Dragon

Staff Picks 2024 – Best of Fiction for Kids

Some of our favorite new fiction titles published for kids. At the very bottom of the list, enjoy older bonus material: staff were also asked if they read an older title/not published in 2024 that they might also recommend.

Title - FerrisTitle - The Bletchley RiddleTitle - Amari And The Despicable WondersTitle - The Color of Sound

Staff Picks 2024 – Best of Beginning and Early Readers for Kids

Staff sent in some of their favorite 2024 books that fall into our JZ and JE category. JZ are the books for young readers that are beginning to read on their own and typically these books have very controlled vocabulary and still a lot of pictures. (Think Piggie and Elephant; Bob books; Yasmin). JEs are books that introduce a longer narrative and sometimes chapters or vignettes; contain more content; characters that have depth and experiences. (Think Magic Treehouse or Bad Guy series)

Title - Bunny and ClydeTitle - Fox Plays BallTitle - The Adventure and Other StoriesTitle - The Cozy Home

Join Us for Storytime!

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  • Event: Storytime at Michigan Road
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, July 01, 10:30am
  • Location: Michigan Road Branch
  • Description: Preschoolers, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited for stories, fingerplays, crafts and activities.
  • No Registration Required.
  • Event: Paws to Read at College Avenue
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, July 01, 6:00pm
  • Location: College Avenue Branch
  • Description: School-aged children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a non-judgmental registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It’s a great way to improve a child’s reading skills and self-confidence!
  • Register Here
  • Event: Paws to Read at Beech Grove
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, July 01, 6:30pm
  • Location: Beech Grove Branch
  • Description: School-aged children who are beginning or reluctant readers are invited to read to a non-judgmental registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories – on the first Tuesday evening of each month! Spaces are limited, so please visit the Beech Grove Branch to register your young reader in person.
  • No Registration Required.
  • Event: Storytime at Irvington – Pajama Storytime
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, July 01, 6:30pm
  • Location: Irvington Branch
  • Description: Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join us for bedtime stories, songs, and fun activities that build a love of reading and learning. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffie. No registration is required.
  • No Registration Required.
  • Event: Family Storytime at Nora
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, July 02, 10:30am
  • Location: Nora Branch
  • Description: Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for stories, songs, and so much more fun every Wednesday morning.
  • No Registration Required.

Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Enjoy the most recent segment or browse the listing of past shows that highlight a variety of reading suggestions.

Current Segment

February 12
Meet the Artists
(Jacquelyn Green)


2025

January 15
East 38th Street Branch Zine Collection
(Joanna Conrad  and Bambi Pea)

Indy Now Book Club Archive

2024

December 18
2024 Staff Picks
(Taylor VanTryon and Emily Cain)

December 4
Holiday Workshops & Activities
(Jill Edwards)

November 20
Fostering Literacy with the World Languages Collection
(Olanike Olaniyi and Keshia McEntire)

November 6
Fall Fest
(Bryanna Barnes)

October 23
Crafting at the Library
(Kelsey Abernathy)

October 9
Meet an Author, Be an Author
(Jill Edwards)

September 11
Fall Programs for Teens
(Kirsten Weaver)

August 27
Small Business Series
(Rachel Wood, Ryan Donnelly)

August 13
Homeschool Resources
(Devery North)

July 31
Legal Resources
(Ryan Donnelly)

July 3
Quick Reads Collection
(Deb Lambert)

June 5
Juneteenth Bookfest
(Bryanna Barnes)

May 8
Meet Your Neighbor Programming Series and Travel-themed Books
(Keshia McEntire)

April 24
Dia del Niño Be My Neighbor Day
(Jessica Neeb-Smith)

March 27
Patent and Trademark Resources
(Ryan Donnelly)

March 13
Books About Self-love and the Center for Black Literature & Culture Programs (Bryanna Barnes)

February 28
Joyful Books by Black Authors
(Keshia McEntire and Alton Parks)

February 14
Meet The Artists
(Jaquelyn Green)

January 17
Book Clubs
(Kris Gould, Keshia McEntire)

January 3
Books to Support New Years Resolutions
(Rachel Wood)

2023

December 20
Graphic Novels and Arts Programs (Kelsey Abernathy)

December 7
Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
(Natasha Hollenbach and Jyoti Verderame)

November 8
Fall Fest
(Jacquelyn Green)

October 25
Books for Chess Players
(Jordan Hunt, Charlie Cain)

September 27
Indy Cinema Series
(Jason Davis)

August 30
Small Business Series
(Alexandra Loewen)

August 16
Digital Creativity Work Stations
(Dawn Hawkins and Stephanie Flood)

August 2
Disability Representation
(Keshia McEntire)

July 5
Foraging Outside
(Anika Williams)

June 21
More Than a Place Podcast
(Sakura Fuqua)

June 7
Summer Reading Program
(Emily Thomas)

April 10
Books About Building Community and the New Glendale Branch
(Amy Buell)

April 12
Sci-Fi Books
(Kirsten Weaver)
Featured Books: Sci-Fi Books

March 29
Dia del Nino
(Emily Thomas)
Featured Books: Dia del Nino

March 15
Making a Positive Difference in the Community
(Leah Kim)
Featured BooksBooks for Hoosiers Hoping to Make a Difference

February 15
Romance Novels for Valentines Day
(Kirsten Weaver)
Featured BooksRomance Novels for Valentines Day

February 15
Romance Novels for Valentines Day
(Kirsten Weaver)
Featured BooksRomance Novels for Valentines Day

February 1
Meet the Artists
(Kimberly Brown)

January 18
Biographies and Memoirs
(Liz Schoettle)
Featured BooksBiographies & Memoirs

January 4
Computer and Technology Classes and Resources
(Marianne Mackenzie & Charlie Cain)
Featured BooksDigital Skills for the New Year

2022

December 21
Holiday Book Recommendations for Families (Devery North)
Devery’s segment starts at 22:20.
Featured BooksCelebrate the Holidays Through Books

December 7
Fall Fest & Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XVI (Kim Ewers)
Featured BooksFall Fest & Slammin’ Rhymes

October 27
Center for Black Literature & Culture 5th Anniversary (Amira Malcom)
Featured BooksCBLC’s Fifth Anniversary

October 20

Book Recommendations (Rachel Wood)

September 28
Introduction to Kadir Nelson (Shael Weidenbach)
Featured BooksKadir Nelson

August 31
Let’s Get Down to Business (Alexandra Loewen)
Featured BooksBooks About Business

August 17
Book Clubs Available at the Indianapolis Public Library (Sakura Fuqua) We offer a variety of in-person and online book discussions for adults, teens & kids.
Learn more!

August 3
Good Reads About Money (Rachel Nevada Wood)
Featured BooksGood Reads About Money

July 20 Books with Indiana Ties (Shelby Graam-Pavan)
Featured BooksBooks with Indiana Ties

July 6 Pick Up a New Hobby (Chris Hogsett)
Featured BooksPick Up a New Hobby

June 22 Summer Love Reading Recommendations (Keshia McEntire)
Featured BooksSummer Romance

June 8 Summer Reads: Pride Month (Liz Schoettle)
Featured BooksPride Reads

May 25
Adult Summer Reading Sports Reads (Rachel Wood)
Featured BooksSports Reads

May 1
Adult Summer Reading Program (Leah Kim)
Featured BooksBooks for Busy People

April 27
Graphic Novels (Chris Hogsett)
Featured Books
Graphic Novels for Kids

April 13
Spring Reads: Dystopian Fiction (Kirsten Weaver)
Featured Books
Dystopian Reads

March 31
Local Black Authors (Keshia McEntire)
Featured BooksLocal Black Authors

March 16
Music Related (Rachel Wood)
Featured BooksMusic-Related Reads

March 2
True Crime (Shelby Graam)
Featured BooksTrue Crime and Thrillers

February 16
Love Stories for February (Kirsten Weaver)
Featured BooksYA Love Stories

February 2
Book Club Kick Off (Rachel Wood)
Featured Books: Books by Black Authors

Find a book discussion near you!

Join our virtual author talks to enjoy conversation with the authors behind your favorite books from the comfort of home. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Submit your questions online. We will also take questions during the event and will cover as many questions as time allows! Browse our archive of past virtual author talks for even more insightful discussions

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  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: Discerning the Truth
  • Date & Time: Thursday, July 17, 4:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.
  • Register Here
Virtual Author Talk: Illuminat…
Virtual Author Talk: On the St…
Virtual Author Talk: The Stori…
Virtual Author Talk: Returning…
Virtual Author Talk: How to Th…
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos
  • Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough).
  • Register Here
Virtual Author Talk: On Writin…
Virtual Author Talk: Argue Les…
  • Event: Virtual Author Talk: Argue Less and Talk More
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, September 10, 2:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
  • Register Here

Are you looking for your next great read?

We can help! Visit us in-person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook, tune in to our televised book club segments, and more. Get started here!

Sunday Nights on Facebook

Join us on Sunday nights at 8:30pm on Facebook for Currently Reading. Enjoy this hour during which book enthusiasts share favorite books and offer suggestion about what to read next. Find out about the books that have everyone talkin

Wednesday Mornings – Indy Now Book Club

Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.

In-Person & Online Book Discussions

Do you love talking about books? Join one of our book discussions or book clubs available both in-person and online

Online Reading Recommendations

NovelList and NovelList K-8 are online services that offer reading recommendations. Browse both fiction and nonfiction, read-alike suggestions, series information, reviews, and lists of recommended and award-winning books for adults, teens and kids. Learn how to start on this video tutorial. Also try Book Connections which includes a “find the right book for you” feature.

Would you prefer one-on-one help? Call or ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text, or email ask-a- librarian.