Central to Us - the Indianapolis Public Library

Possibly my favorite all-weather place to take the kids is the central Indianapolis Public Library. I have been meeting a friend there weekly for months to let the kids run free and it is like a wonderland for kids with a variety of activities for them.

First stop is usually the theater - a green screen where they dance or play on the stage while seeing themselves take part in the video on the screen. They can be skateboarding or raking or escaping crocodiles in the jungle. Then there are the half dozen computers where they can play all kinds of interactive games. There is a magnet wall with a TV showing something educational if you choose and egg chairs that usually get rolled around.

Of course, unbelievably, there are books too. And one of our favorite things - story time. The only thing to watch for is large school groups on some days who push us out of some areas or our story time. But it's also great the schools are taking advantage and introducing kids to the wonders of the library.

Definitely put this on your to do list if you haven't. Parking is either metered on the street (25c for 20 minutes) or in the garage (only $2 for up to 3 hours). More details here:

Central Library
One Library Square 40 E. St. Clair St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-275-4100 www.imcpl.org	Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 1pm - 5pm