How it works

• Register via IPL’s website, in the Beanstack app, or in person at a library branch.
• Log your hours read and track activities completed. Use Beanstack or the library’s paper trackers to measure reading progress. You can pick up paper reading trackers at any IPL location, or you can download and print one from home. There is an early literacy tracker for children ages 0-5 and a tracker for children ages 6-18.
• Redeem your prizes + get entries for the gift card drawings. Prizes can be redeemed at any IPL location; all you have to do is show your progress + choose your prize.

Important dates

• Last day to log reading time: Wednesday, July 31
• Last day to pick up prizes: Saturday, Aug. 3

• Career and Computer Help Center | Thursday, June 6-Thursday, June 27 | 3-5 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library - Eagle Branch, 3905 Moller Rd. | Free | Join this weekly drop-in program for one-on-one assistance with resume writing, job searching, or job applications.
• Live Music on the Plaza | Thursday, June 6-Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fountain Square Plaza, 1101 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Grab your favorite beverages + meals from a local merchant and enjoy a show featuring three local musicians.

• Pride & Joy: First Friday at the Athenaeum | Friday, June 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Athenaeum Foundation, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis | Free | This third annual Pride Month community art exhibition showcases the diversity of pride and creativity in the Indy LGBTQ+ community.

• Hometown Half + 5K/10K | Saturday, June 8 | 5:30 a.m. | White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $15-$64 | Join this family-friendly event designed to keep our community healthy, active, and united year-round.
• Indianapolis Indians vs. Columbus Clippers | Saturday, June 8 | 7:05 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $7+ | It’s Prospects Weekend and Bark in the Park — bring your four-legged fan on a leash to enjoy the game from the left and center field lawns.

• Spanish Conversation Circles | Sunday, June 9 | 4-5 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Volunteers and students will facilitate fun, easy conversation to practice your Spanish language skills.

• We told you about the Indianapolis Cultural Trail expansion project a few years ago, and now the Indiana Avenue + 10th Street section will officially open on Thursday, June 20. The ~1-mile expansion is half of the project, with a segment along South Street opening later this year.

• Illumine Coffee announced it’s bringing its fresh roasted coffee + specialty lattes to the heart of the city. It’s opening a second location downtown near Monument Circle on South Meridian Street by late summer.

• The US Olympic Swim Trials are less than two weeks away, and yesterday officials made a splash by unveiling the million-gallon, custom-built pool inside Lucas Oil Stadium. So far, ticket sales are trickling in at about halfway to the goal of 30,000 spectators for opening night (June 15). Tickets start at $15 per seat. (IBJ)

• More than $23 million. That’s how much economic impact the Carmel Christkindlmarkt has directly produced, according to a new report. Since 2017, the German holiday market has attracted thousands of visitors — marking 475,000 visitors in 2023. (IBJ)

• The start of the NFL season is still over three months away, but the Colts are already back on the field for a three-day minicamp. It’s a chance for the team to put together a plan for the actual training camp this summer. (WTHR)

• The 1963 winner of the Indianapolis 500, Parnelli Jones, died at the age of 90 on Tuesday. At the time of his death, Jones was the oldest living winner of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” (WTHR)

• Pacers star forward Pascal Siakam is a free agent this offseason. What are all of the considerations the team will have when thinking about the next contract? Locked On host Tony East is joined by Tyler Smith from Indy Sports Legends to break it all down.

• Own a local beverage business? Offer a drink deal to our readers during Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Whether it’s BOGO smoothies or 20% off wine bottles, drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and let’s get this party poppin’.

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