East 38th St. Library Branch Magazine Winter 2022

CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR

Alysha Zemanek

Alysha comes to the East 38th St. branch from the Central Library in downtown Indianapolis, where she worked for three years. She has worked in cultural institutions and non-profits around the city.

With a background in history, Alysha enjoys researching her family’s genealogy and learning about local Indianapolis history.

GIVE TO SUPPORT BRANCH PROGRAMS

AND SERVICES

Funding that the East 38th Street Branch receives from the Library Foundation is earmarked for certain projects. Your gift to the EAST 38TH STREET BRANCH

UNRESTRICTED GIFT FUND allows for more flexibility to address unexpected, immediate community needs.

If you value programs and services the East 38th Street Branch provides, such as our food pantry, VITA Tax preparation, book clubs, computer classes, our zine collection, our board games, and more, please stop by either service desk to donate, and designate your gift to EAST 38TH’S UNRESTRICTED GIFT FUND. Thank you for your continued support.

GIVING TREE DONATION

Please apply my donation to the East 38th Street Branch Unrestricted Gift Fund December 2022

Name:

FORGET TO BRING YOUR READING GLASSES?

Ask at the Information Desk to be given a pair. Various strengths available. Generously donated by Vivian Brown on behalf of Miracles and Blessings United Methodist Church 4062 East 34th St https://www.facebook.com/MiracleOn34st

Pastors Michael Gant and Wilma Bible

Tax preparers will be back in the E38 branch in February. REGISTRATION FOR APPOINTMENTS WILL BEGIN JANUARY 17TH, 2022

Central Branch

West Indianapolis Branch December 6th 2:00 6:00

East 38th St. Branch December 13th E38 10:00 1:00 Michigan Rd. Branch December 20th 2:00 5:30 Eagle Branch December 27th 2:00 6:00 Central Branch

Gather to listen to a podcast as a group. While you listen, work on a craft project you bring from home, or one provided by the library. We'll take time in the second hour to discuss what we've heard.

EAST 38TH ST

Tues. 4:00 7:00

M, W, & First & Last Sat 11:00 2:00

SPADES PARK

Tues. 4:30 7:30

Wed. 10:30 1:30

HAUGHVILLE

Mon 1:00 2:30

Wed 10:30 12:00

WEST INDY

Tues 4:00 7:00

Every other Sat. 10:00 2:00

MARTINDALE BRIGHTWOOD

Thurs 1:00 3:00

Avondale Meadows

Distribution PreRegistration

opens October 11th

Do you need Holiday Toy Assistance? The Avondale Meadows YMCA is pre registering underserved families to receive holiday toys for youth ages 0 15.

Ways to Pre Register

• Online at indy.recliquecore.com

• Online at the East38th St. or Martindale Brightwood Library branches

To register, you must have a valid email address, photo ID, proof of residence, and a birth certificate for each child.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

All branches close at 5 p.m.

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 24, 2022

All branches closed

CHRISTMAS

Christmas Eve

Saturday, December 24, 2022

All branches closed

Christmas

Sunday, December 25, 2022

All branches closed

NEW YEARS

New Year’s Eve

Saturday, December 31, 2022

All branches close at 5 p.m.

New Year's Day

Sunday, January 1, 2023

All branches closed (except the InfoZone which will be open from 10 a.m. 5 p.m.)

MARTIN L. KING JR DAY

Monday, January 16, 2023

All branches closed (except the InfoZone, which will be open from 10 a.m. 5 p.m.)

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION

Adults are invited to join a monthly discussion about books based on historical fiction. Some titles were chosen from Oprah’s Book Club, and others from popular and well known authors that explore the African American experience.

November 8th, 2022 6:30 PM

An American Marriage Tayari Jones

"Newlyweds Celestial and Roy, the living embodiment of the New South, are settling into the routine of their life together when Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. An insightful look into the lives of people who are bound and separated by forces beyond their control"

December 13th, 2022 6:30 PM

The Twelve Tribes of Hattie Ayana Mathis

In 1923, African American Hattie Shepherd flees Georgia, settles in Philadelphia, marries a man who will bring her nothing but disappointment, loses her first born twins, and raises her next nine children to face a world that will not love them.

January 10th, 2022 6:30 PM

Courageous Randy Alcorn

Dedicated law enforcement officers Adam Mitchell and Nathan Hayes face a different kind of challenge when they become fathers, but as their children begin to drift farther away, and tragedy hits home, they must find a way to become closer to God.

• Monopoly • Sorry

Trouble • Chess • Playing cards

The third Monday of each month, adults and seniors gather at the East 38th St. branch for an afternoon of games without kids. Learn something new or play some old favorites. Our collection includes: • Carcassonne • Everdell • Ticket to Ride • King of Tokyo • Stuffed Fables • Photosynthesis

Roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, collectible card game Magic the Gathering, or video games on our Wii are also options.

September 19th: Photosynthesis or group preference October 17th: Dixit or group preference

Every Third Monday, 3-5 pm East 38th St. Branch

10am 8pm

10am 5pm 1 2 3 4 5

Terrific Tuesday 10:30am

Center 4:00pm

Wiggle and Bounce Family Time 11:00am ▲Career Center 11:00am

Practice and Instruction 2:00pm

Center 11:00am 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ▲Career Center 11:00am

3:00pm

Center 4:00pm

Book Discussion 6:30pm

Center 11:00am ▲Basic Internet 2:00pm ♦International Games Day VR Beat Sabre Battle 11:00am 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Center 11:00am

Teen Recycled Book Art 5:00pm

Discussion 6:30pm

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION

SECOND TUESDAY EACH MONTH: 6:30PM

AGE GROUP: SENIORS, ADULTS

EVENT TYPE: BOOK CLUB

Adults are invited to join a monthly discussion about books based on historical fiction. Some titles were chosen from Oprah’s Book Club, and others from popular and well known authors that explore the African American experience.

BEAT SABER BATTLE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12: 11:00AM

AGE GROUP: ALL AGES

EVENT TYPE: GAMES AND GAMING

Have a Beat Saber Battle in VR on Oculus Quest devices. The winner plays until they're eliminated. Signup starts at 10:30 in the East 38th Street Branch Community Room. The Battle begins at 11:00. Spectators can view on the big screen.

CAREER CENTER

TUES. 4:00 7:00

MON, WED, AND 1ST & LAST SAT 11:00 2:00

AGE GROUP: ADULTS

EVENT TYPE: JOB/CAREER COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY

Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one on one assistance. The Career Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

COMPUTER CLASSES

EVERY THURSDAY: 2:00PM 3:00PM

AGE GROUP: TEENS, SENIORS, ADULTS

EVENT TYPE: COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY

Join us for a repeating series of computer classes including: Mouse and Keyboard; Basic Internet; Microsoft Word; and Excel.

GAMING FOR ADULTS

THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: 3:00PM

AGE GROUP: SENIORS, ADULTS

EVENT TYPE: GAMING

Adults and seniors are invited to get together at the library to play cards, chess, dominoes, Uno, or any game in our collection from Clue to Carcassonne. Choose from old favorites or try something new. Don't know how to play something that interests you? Instructions for board games are provided.

PODCRAFTS

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 3:00 PM

AGE GROUP: SENIORS, ADULTS

EVENT TYPE: ARTS AND CRAFTS

Bring your work in progress, or complete a provided craft while listening to and discussing a podcast.

TEEN RECYCLED BOOK ART

WITH JENNIFER HASH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14: 5:00PM

AGE GROUP: TEENS

EVENT TYPE: CLASS/WORKSHOP ART/CRAFTS/HOBBIES

Books are good for more than reading! Have you ever wondered what to do with your old books? In this 1.5 hour workshop we will repurpose old books into works of art.

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS EACH MONTH 10:30AM

AGE GROUP: PRESCHOOLERS

EVENT TYPE: STORYTIME Preschoolers ages 2 5 years and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! No registration is required.

WIGGLE & BOUNCE FAMILY TIME

WITH KINDERMUSIK WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 02: 11:00AM

AGE GROUP: PRESCHOOLERS, FAMILIES, BABIES AND TODDLERS

EVENT TYPE: CLASS/WORKSHOP Children birth through age 5 and their caregiver will join Kindermusik of Indianapolis in the music and movement class. Adults will bond with their child through singing, dancing, and instrument playing. There's room for everyone to grow in this family program! Registration is required.

The East 38th Street Zine Collection was created to expand the number of available reading materials for library patrons who are seeking perspectives closer to their own. This collection supports the Library’s mission to provide access to additional material formats written by and for BIPOC through our commitment to racial equity and inclusion. The collection currently contains over 175 zines available for checkout with your library card.

NEW TITLES!!!!

The Lantern

The Lantern is a monthly literary zine dedicated to the publication of bizarre short fiction, based in Chicago, Illinois.

Let it Sink

There are three things in here. One is a selection from Pablo Neruda’s Memoirs. Another is the author thinking about how he woke up praying once back in December. The third is news about the inarguably haunted La Pasadita Triangle.

Earn while you learn to be an aviation maintenance technician.

LIFT Academy, owned and operated by Republic Airways, has created an aviation maintenance technician apprenticeship program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor.

The program takes less than three years to complete. Once licensed, apprentices will be Republic Ready with a preferred pathway to Republic as an aviation maintenance technician. Some of the program highlights include:

Hands On Training

Apprentices will have on the job training with LIFT/Republic licensed maintenance technicians. They’ll also benefit from small class sizes with one on one instruction and will be prepped for their A&P FAA testing.

Advanced Technology

Working with state of the art tools and technology, apprentices will train nose to tail on our LIFT Diamond single and twin engine DA40 and DA42 aircraft, as well as Republic’s fleet of Embraer 170/175 jets.

Earn While You Learn

The LIFT aviation maintenance technician program is a paid apprenticeship, so participants are able to earn while they learn the latest in aviation maintenance technology. Health benefits are also part of the program. High school graduates who are mechanically inclined may find this the perfect opportunity.

Ready for your career to take off? Connect with an admissions recruiter today to learn more by emailing explore@flywithlift.com or calling 317 471 2200.

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Idols

A young woman reflects on her experiences surrounding her race through the lens of her rejection and later embrace of KPop fandom.

Hope That Clears Things Up

Frustrated by an influx of spam after applying to and being rejected by eyeglass retailer Warby Parker, the author and his friends fight fire with fire by spamming the company with outrageous product ideas and publishing the rejections they receive

Want to see your business listed here? Drop your card in the bowl at the circ desk, above the book drop. One will be drawn at random and featured in the next publication.

The library makes no endorsements of featured businesses. Publication is offered as a public service.

Latinas Welding Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers welding training and job placement for marginalized groups and partners with local community organizations.

Chromebooks & Hotspots @the Library

Where can I get a Chromebook or Hotspot?

WHAT’S A CHROMEBOOK?

Chromebooks are a type of computer designed to help you get things done faster and easier. They run Chrome OS, an operating system that has cloud storage and many Google services built in. You do not need a Google account to use the Library’s Crhomebooks.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A CHROMEBOOK?

Chromebooks can be used to browse the internet, complete light office work such as making a document or presentation, connect to the Library’s online collection, and more. Chromebooks require a connection to the internet for much of their functionality.

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WHAT

S A HOTSPOT?

A portable hotspot device lets you share your high speed, wi fi internet to multiple devices such as smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks

CHROMEBOOK AND HOTSPOT CHECK OUT GUIDANCE

• Chromebooks and hotspot devices may be borrowed for up to 21 days.

• When the lending period ends, the device will become non functional until returned.

• Device must be returned to a staff member at the branch it was checked out from. Staff will complete a device evaluation with you present at check out and check in.

• Never return devices in a dropbox.

• Devices are available on af first come, first served basis and cannot be held, renewed, or requested.

• If a device is lost or damaged, the cost of the specific missing or damaged item will be charged. Contact us today to find out if your library card I eligible to borrow hotspots and Chromebooks!

Made possible by the G. Marlyne Sexton and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.