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Ancient Wonders & Modern Marvels!

Virtual Reality Tour of the Arab World

2025-04-26 12:00:00 2025-04-26 13:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Ancient Wonders & Modern Marvels! Main Library - The Studio

Saturday, April 26
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-26 12:00:00 2025-04-26 13:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Ancient Wonders & Modern Marvels! Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by embarking on a captivating introductory virtual reality adventure that brings the vibrant and diverse culture of the Arab world to life! Main Library - The Studio

Main Library

The Studio

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by embarking on a captivating introductory virtual reality adventure that brings the vibrant and diverse culture of the Arab world to life!

Journey through ancient cities in North Africa, marvel at the gleaming skyscrapers of the Arabian Peninsula, and explore the famed locations of the Levant. This immersive virtual reality experience offers a unique opportunity to discover a region brimming with rich histories, stunning landscapes, and enduring traditions.

Using Virtual Reality headsets and handcontrollers, your ACPL guide will lead you through iconic 360 degree destinations, from Mauritania’s desert towns to the ultra-modern skyline of Doha, sharing fascinating insights into the people, customs, art, history, and spiritual traditions that define the Arab world. As a thrilling finale, take a  skydiving leap into the heart of Dubai, soaring over one of the world’s most futuristic cities! The program will also highlight the achievements of famous Arab Americans whose contributions continue to shape our world. Limited to 16 participants. 

This program was designed for 4th grade and up, but younger children may attend if an adult is present to assist them. Children in sixth grade or younger must be directly supervised by a responsible parent, guardian, or caregiver while in the Studio. Supervising adults do not need to register for the program. 

Space is limited: Register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins.

Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help. 

Main Library

Phone: 260.421.1200

Hours
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

The Main Library includes six public meeting rooms, a theater, art gallery, underground parking garage, the Genealogy Center, and the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research. Parking at the main library is free if you have a valid library card. If you do not have a library card, parking costs $1/hour with a maximum charge of $7 for the day. Parking tickets must be taken inside the main library for validation and/or payment.  

Upcoming events

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio Podcast Booth,The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room

Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Alan McMahan Meeting Room
This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Library Plaza,Theater

Wed, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room AB

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's StoryScape

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Classroom

Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room

Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens Booths

Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens Tables

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Wed, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's StoryScape

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Tables

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Tables

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Sat, Aug 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm
The Studio

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room

Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Monday, August 4 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Monday, August 4 2025 at 11:00am

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables

Wed, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Hall 1

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 4:00pm

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 6:00pm

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Business, Science & Technology Meeting Room

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Thursday, August 7 2025 at 6:00pm

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Saturday, August 9 2025 at 10:00am

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens Tables

Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Monday, August 11 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio Podcast Booth,The Studio
Registration opens Monday, August 11 2025 at 5:30pm

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Tables

Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, August 12 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 4:00pm

Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables

Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alan McMahan Meeting Room

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape

Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Saturday, August 16 2025 at 10:00am

Sat, Aug 30, 11:30am - 1:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Saturday, August 16 2025 at 11:30am

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 4:00pm

Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables
Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 5:30pm

Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Alan McMahan Meeting Room

Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 6:30pm

Tue, Sep 02, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens Tables
Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 7:30pm