Adult

A variety of events and programs geared for adults. Registration required.

Journaling with Gratitude

Join us for an evening as Chantel Massey, an Indiana based writer and poet, teaches us affirmative writing techniques that will inspire us to be more thoughtful towards ourselves, and our community.

November 10 | 6-7 pm | Fishers

Adult Virtual Craft: Personalized Thankful Tree

Join us to create a personalized “Thankful For” Tree. Most supplies will be provided for pickup but you will need your own metallic Sharpie marker, ruler, glue-stick, pencil and scissors.

November 18 | 6:30-8 pm | Virtual

guided meditation with Fred May from Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis. For some, gratitude is not necessarily second nature and may be difficult, but it can be cultivated.

December 1 | 9:30-10:30 am | Virtual

Virtual Stitch-a-Thon

Do you knit, crochet, or sew? Join this casual, virtual meetup to stitch for a good cause! Join the Zoom anytime between 12pm and 4pm to practice your favorite fiber craft by making hats, scarves, or blankets for the charity or nonprofit of your choice, or as gifts for friends or loved ones.

December 5 | 12-4 pm | Virtual

Gratitude Grams

Join us for this mashup crafting/ discussion program about gratitude! We will write gratitude letters or “thank you” cards to those who we are thankful.

November 21 | 2-4 pm | Noblesville

Meditating on Gratitude

Join us for a virtual talk and

Circle City Ringers Concert

Celebrate this season of gratitude with the Circle City Ringers. The Circle City Ringers are an auditioned bronze-level community handbell ensemble. The musicians will be playing seasonal music on their traditional English handbells and hand chimes. It’s the perfect music to ring in the season.

December 11 | 3-4 pm | Fishers International Games Week

Get your game on at the library! Check our calendar for a complete listing of virtual and in-person International Games Week programs, including an all-ages celebration of digital and analog gaming (plus chances to win door prizes!) at the Fishers Library on November 13, in partnership with Moonshot Games.

November 7 – 13 | In-person and virtual

International Games Week Drop-In November 9 | 4-7 pm | Ignite

Virtual Video Game Family Trivia November 13 | 10-11 am | Virtual

International Games Week Celebration

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon and get your game on at the library, in partnership with Moonshot Games!

November 13 | 2-5:30 pm | Fishers

Long-Term Care Workshop

This free workshop will address expenses in retirement years due to aging and receiving care, the current costs, and the trends. It will also touch on a unique way to create more income to pay for these bills that use powerful tax advantages. Most people do not know these tax laws exist. Presented by Semler Financial, Inc.

November 3 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Fishers (with virtual option)

Dementia Friends Community Info Session

Dementia Friends Indiana info sessions are a brief but impactful way of learning about dementia, understanding and appreciating the perspective of someone living with dementia, and having the knowledge you need to better communicate and interact with those living with the disease and their family caregivers. Upon completion of the DFI info session attendees will be registered as a Dementia Friend in Indiana. Ages 18+ only, please.

November 16 | 2-3 pm | Virtual

Bath Bomb Batches

Are you looking for a last minute holiday gift? Bath bombs are easy and fun to make! You can make a few during this program, then take the instructions home to make even more. They are wonderful gifts for friends, loved ones, or perfect for your self-care days! The bath bombs can be messy, so wearing some comfy clothes and shoes is best.

December 8 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Fishers

Puzzle Showdown (For Grades 6+) This is the event to chase away the winter boredom! Teams of four will race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in just 90 minutes. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place teams! Registration is required and space is limited. Individuals are welcome to register and will be assigned to a team on the day of the competition. Open to adults and teens grades 6 and up.

January 2 | 12:30-2 pm | Noblesville January 2 | 3:30-5 pm | Fishers

Winter Gardening

Winter gardening is a great way to grow hundreds of perennials for almost no cost. All you need are milk or water gallon cartons, potting soil, and seeds. You can also start cool season vegetables this way. Begin saving your milk cartons now as you’ll be able to plant outside as early as January! Join this virtual workshop to learn how!

January 24 | 7-8 pm | Virtual Three Flutists Concert

Journey through time with three flutists! The trio will play a variety of tunes from the distant past to the present, with the goal of bringing you to share their viewpoint—flutes are the greatest of all instruments!

January 29 | 3-4 pm | Fishers

ENL (English as a New Language) Conversation Group

Practice speaking English in a casual and comfortable setting, and connect with others. Library staff and/ or volunteers will lead the sessions.

Wednesdays | 11am-12 pm | Fishers Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 pm | Fishers

Virtual TaijiFit

Enjoy this free online beginning Tai Chi class from home led by Christine Bhe. This 45-minute exercise is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Engage your mind and energize while stretching and moving your entire body. Participants may stand or sit in a chair; no floor work or equipment is needed.

Thursdays | 9:30-10:30 am | Virtual

Inspire is a collection of resources funded and compiled through the State of Indiana and offered to you on the HEPL website. Here are three great resources for adults you can use through Inspire: Masterfile Complete provides access to full-text articles in periodicals for general reference on a wide variety of topics. It also includes full-text articles from reference books, primary source documents and an image collection. Learning Express Library offers a test prep center and an adult core skills center, which include practice sessions for high school equivalency, better speaking and writing, and the U.S. Citizenship exam. The Vocational & Career Collection provides full-text coverage for trade and industry related periodicals.