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Wednesday 12pm - 6pm Thursday 12pm - 6pm Friday 11am - 7pm Saturday 11am - 7pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

Indy Reads

Our mission is to build literacy, English language, and job readiness skills in central Indiana. Our vision is simple: 100% literacy for all.

Indy Reads is a nonprofit organization that hosts adult education classrooms in Indianapolis. Whether someone is looking to improve their English or wanting to get their high school equivalency diploma, Indy Reads is able to help! Indy Reads also has an independent used bookstore in Fountain Square. All of the proceeds from the bookstore are used to support our adult education classes. Indy Reads'

mission is to build literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential.

05/29/2026

📣 This weekend at Indy Reads:

📝 5/30 When Forms Collide: A Generative Poetry Comic Workshop
This generative workshop is designed to introduce participants to foundational poetry and comic writing techniques, then put both to use to produce something new! Hosted by Scoot Swain and presented in partnership with Butler University’s MFA Program. This workshop is best suited for participants 18+ years of age.

📖 5/31 Indy Reads Book Club
Our monthly book club is a fun, easy space to chat about what we love about our Book of the Month. Pick up a copy at Indy Reads for 15% off and then join us on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm to discuss! Join us for one discussion or all of them!

🗣️ 5/31 English Language Conversation Circles
Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us! Every Sunday, 3pm-4pm at Indy Reads and Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm this summer.

🗓️ Learn more about all of our upcoming events: https://indyreads.org/events/

05/28/2026

Join us this Saturday at Indy Gay Market's Big Gay Market! 🛍️

This two-day event is focused on the power of visibility and placemaking. By bringing together local makers, small businesses, and community partners, Big Gay Market on Monument Circle aims to highlight the diverse talent that makes Indianapolis a thriving place to live and create.

We can't wait to see you there! 📚

05/27/2026

Our bookstore is taking a well-deserved rest today! 🛋️📚

Still need to stock up on books? Our online store is open 24/7!

🛍️ Shop with us online: https://bookshop.org/shop/indyreads

05/26/2026

Join Scoot Swain at Indy Reads on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 4-6pm for a free poetry workshop.

Indy Reads is excited to partner with The Butler University MFA Program in Creative Writing Program to present When Forms Collide: A Generative Poetry Comic Workshop. This generative workshop is designed to introduce participants to foundational poetry and comic writing techniques, then put both to use to produce something new!

📝 Learn more: https://indyreads.org/event/when-forms-collide-a-generative-poetry-comic-workshop/"

05/22/2026

Indy Reads welcomes English Language Learning (ELL) students of all ages to practice English with us every Sunday, 3pm-4pm. We are also excited to offer this each Thursday throughout the summer from 5:30pm-7:30pm!

📚 Learn more: https://indyreads.org/event/english-language-learning-ell-conversation-circles-in-person-5/2026-05-24/

05/21/2026

Learn more about volunteering at Indy Reads with this volunteer info session! 📚

As a volunteer with Indy Reads, you will make a difference for our students every day. Whether you serve in a Community Classroom (virtual or in-person), in our community bookstore in Fountain Square, or as a one-time Day of Service participant, your time and talent will have a vital impact as we strive for 100% literacy for all.

👉 Volunteer Info: https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-volunteer-info-session-in-person-33/

05/20/2026

Join us TONIGHT for this month's Lit Stage Open Mic! The Lit Stage open mic welcomes people of all ages, art forms, and languages to share your talents with our shared community. Open mic performances can include singing, monologues, skits, dancing, comedy, poetry and essay reading, and more!

🎙️ Learn more: https://indyreads.org/event/indy-reads-lit-stage-open-mic-20/

05/15/2026

📣 This weekend at Indy Reads:

🐉 5/15 Do Good, Read Scrolls
Join Dungeon Master (DM) Logan Taylor the third Friday of each month to learn to play, brush up your D&D skills, or find new friends to start a campaign with!

📝 5/16 Writers Night with Pen to Paper
Pen to Paper is an inclusive writing group that meets at Indy Reads to read each other’s work, provide constructive feedback, and build community.

📖 5/17 Big Chair Story Time: Indy 500
Join us at 10:30 AM for a special Big Chair Story Time featuring guests from the 500 Festival Princess Program! Soak up the excitement of race season– all while building a love of reading.

🗣️ 5/17 English Language Conversation Circles
At 3pm, join us for English Conversation Circles. All levels of English are welcome to learn with us while making new friends.

🗣️ 5/17 Spanish Conversation Circles
Join Indy Reads on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm to practice your Spanish language skills! Our volunteers and students will facilitate fun, easy conversation in our community bookstore during this program.

🗓️ Learn more about all of our upcoming events: https://indyreads.org/events/

05/14/2026

Start your engines and get ready to celebrate the Indy 500 with Indy Reads on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 10:30am for a special Big Chair Story Time, featuring guests from the 500 Festival Princess Program! 🏁

Families are invited to enjoy a fun, interactive story time inspired by Indianapolis’s most iconic tradition. Children will delight in listening to engaging stories read by Festival 500 Princesses, and soaking up the excitement of race season—all while building a love of reading!

🏎️ More info: https://indyreads.org/event/big-chair-story-time-indy-500/

05/13/2026

Start your engines and celebrate Indy 500 month with the release of No Finish Line: A Racer’s Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose by Sam Schmidt. 🏁

Join Sam at Indy Reads on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM for his official book launch, perfectly timed with the city’s favorite motorsport tradition!

Sam will take part in a moderated discussion about his journey in racing and life, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Whether you’re counting down to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing or just love a powerful story, this is your chance to meet a real IndyCar driver, hear insider racing stories, and celebrate perseverance!

🏎️ More Info: https://indyreads.org/event/release-party-with-sam-schmidt/

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1066 Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46203

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+13173841496

Website

http://www.indyreads.org/

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