Wild thing, I think I love you
If exotic animals are your wild thing— or someone in your home’s thing — the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library branches have a treat this summer.
Teaming up with Animalia, the IMCPL offers Critter Chats, where experts bring in the animals for kids (and their adults) to get to know up close and personal. Hedgehogs, snakes … the visitor is a surprise, but the June dates and locations are not:
- Jun 17, 2013 10:00am – 11:00am, West Indianapolis Branch
- Jun 17, 2013 2:30pm – 04:30pm, Lawrence Branch
- Jun 17, 2013 3:30pm – 04:30pm, East 38th Street Branch
- Jun 18, 2013 10:30am – 11:30am, Wayne Branch
- Jun 18, 2013 6:00pm – 07:00pm, Fountain Square Branch
- Jun 18, 2013 6:00pm – 07:00pm, Pike Branch
- Jun 19, 2013 1:00pm – 02:00pm, Haughville Branch
- Jun 19, 2013 1:00pm – 02:00pm, Nora Branch
- Jun 20, 2013 11:00am – 12:00pm, Southport Branch
- Jun 20, 2013 1:00pm – 03:00pm, Warren Branch
- Jun 20, 2013 1:00pm – 03:00pm, Central Library
- Jun 20, 2013 4:00pm – 05:00pm, Garfield Park Branch
- Jun 21, 2013 10:30am – 11:30am, Flanner House Branch
- Jun 22, 2013 12:00pm – 01:00pm, Spades Park Branch
- Jun 22, 2013 2:00pm – 03:00pm, Glendale Branch
- Jun 24, 2013 10:00am – 11:00am, West Indianapolis Branch
- Jun 24, 2013 1:00pm – 03:00pm, Brightwood Branch
- Jun 24, 2013 2:30pm – 04:30pm, Lawrence Branch
- Jun 24, 2013 3:30pm – 04:30pm, East 38th Street Branch
- Jun 25, 2013 10:30am – 11:30am, Wayne Branch
- Jun 25, 2013 1:00pm – 02:00pm, Irvington Branch
- Jun 25, 2013 6:00pm – 07:00pm, Pike Branch
- Jun 26, 2013 1:00pm – 02:00pm, Haughville Branch
- Jun 26, 2013 1:00pm – 02:00pm, Nora Branch
- Jun 27, 2013 1:00pm – 03:00pm, Warren Branch
- Jun 27, 2013 1:00pm – 03:00pm, Central Library
- Jun 27, 2013 4:00pm – 05:00pm, Garfield Park Branch
For July schedules, check out the expanded listing here. The program is brought to you by Kroger, and there is no participation fee.
Meanwhile, if you crave a larger thrill—meaning your wild things need more animals to keep them occupied—the Indianapolis Zoo hosts Community Tuesday the first Tuesday of every month this summer with only $8 per person admission. The gate price is normally $16.95 ($14.95 if you buy your tickets online.) It’s a great discount for a zoo that has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation. Officials urge you to come early in the day so you won’t miss any of the animals that move inside in the afternoon heat.
Community Tuesdays are sponsored by Community Health Network.
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