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Image for event: English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Café

Registration opens:
August 25th, 2025

English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Café
2025-09-24 18:00:00 2025-09-24 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Café Main Library - Alan McMahan Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 18:00:00 2025-09-24 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Café Improve your English-language conversation skills! Main Library - Alan McMahan Meeting Room

Main Library

Alan McMahan Meeting Room

Improve your English-language conversation skills!

Interested in improving your English conversation skills?  Meet like-minded individuals in an informal, friendly environment with guided conversations led by library staff. Conversation Café provides an opportunity for those wishing to improve their communicative competency in English alongside other English Language Learners. (Please note, Conversation Café is not an English Language Learners (ELL) class.)

Hope to see you there!

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. 

 
¿Interesado en mejorar tus habilidades de conversación en inglés? Únete a personas con intereses similares en un ambiente informal y amigable con conversaciones dirigidas por bibliotecarios. Conversation Café ofrece una oportunidad para quienes desean mejorar su competencia comunicativa en inglés junto con otros aprendices del idioma. (Por favor, ten en cuenta que Conversation Café no es una clase de aprendizaje de inglés (ELL).)

 ¡Esperamos verte allí!


El espacio es limitado: regístrate con anticipación para reservar tu lugar y recibir recordatorios. La matriculación garantizará tu asiento hasta que comience el evento. ¿Necesidades de accesibilidad? Por favor, contacta a ask@acpl.info lo antes posible; Nos encantaría ayudarte.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Wellness & Life Skills |

TAGS: | Culture | Cultural Heritage | Adult |

Main Library
Phone: 260.421.1200
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 31 due to All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.)
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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

Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Mon, Aug 25, All day
Lincoln Library
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration is now closed
Podcasting Beyond Basics - Continuing Your Podcasting Journey
Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio Podcast Booth,The Studio
This event is full
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit - Cut Paper Art
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Tables
ACPL Writers' Forum
Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Tue, Aug 26, All day
Lincoln Library
Pastels and Paint
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Wed, Aug 27, All day
Lincoln Library
Storytime at the Park - Promenade Park
Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lincoln at the Library: Unheralded Heroines [In-person] - Women during the Civil War
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's StoryScape
Stained Glass Bookmark
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables
English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Café - Español / English
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alan McMahan Meeting Room
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Lincoln Library
Rainbow Art
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
This event is full
Amazing Animal Camouflage
Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Fri, Aug 29, All day
Lincoln Library
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Lincoln Library
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Figure Sculpting with Wire Armature - Intro to 3D Scanning
Sat, Aug 30, 11:30am - 1:30pm
The Studio
This event is full
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Lincoln Library
Block Party
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's StoryScape
LEGO Challenge
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Dungeons & Dragons - Teens
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Campaign
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Alan McMahan Meeting Room
TV Studio Orientation - how to make tv
Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Magic: The Gathering
Tue, Sep 02, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens Tables
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Wed, Sep 03, All day
Lincoln Library
Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Thu, Sep 04, All day
Lincoln Library
Computer and Technology Q & A
Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Classroom
Reverse Coloring
Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Globe Room
The Biology of Bread
Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Fri, Sep 05, All day
Lincoln Library
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Cancelled
The League of Cozy Gamers - Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Sat, Sep 06, All day
Lincoln Library
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Make Painted Paper Flower Art
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Sun, Sep 07, All day
Lincoln Library
Music at the Library - Soltre
Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plaza,Theater
If Quilts Could Talk: The Stories They'd Tell!
Sun, Sep 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Lincoln Library
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit - Marbled Pens
Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens Department
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Lincoln Library
Toddler Fun!
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 10:00am
Future Librarians of ACPL
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Globe Room
Future Librarians of ACPL
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Wed, Sep 10, All day
Lincoln Library
Storytime
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 10:00am
Creative Growth for Kids
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Alphabet Club - Fandom Perler Crafts
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Tables
Capybara 3D Papercraft - Intro to Electric Cutting
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 6:00pm
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit - Marbled Pens
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Department
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Lincoln Library
Ukulele Play Party
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 11:00am
I Survived Book Club
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Hobbit Wreaths
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Tables
Engraved Nightlights - Intro to Laser Cutting & Engraving
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 6:00pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Fri, Sep 12, All day
Lincoln Library
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 10:00am
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 5:00pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Sat, Sep 13, All day
Lincoln Library
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 10:00am
Neurodivergent Teen Hangout - Lego Challenge
Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens Lounge
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Sun, Sep 14, All day
Lincoln Library
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Lincoln Library
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 10:00am
Abstract Animal Painting
Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 11:00am
Cancelled
Tabletop Gaming for Teens
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Tue, Sep 16, All day
Lincoln Library
Storytime - with Little River Wetlands Program
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 10:00am
LEGO Challenge
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 4:00pm
Dungeons & Dragons - Teens
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens Tables
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 5:30pm
Camcorder Class - Learn videography fundamentals
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Intro to Videography - Learn videography fundamentals
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Magic: The Gathering
Tue, Sep 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens Tables
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 7:30pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Wed, Sep 17, All day
Lincoln Library
Storytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 10:00am
Handing Out Hope Resource Fair - Hope and Recovery Team of Fort Wayne
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Great Hall 1
Emotion Explorers
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Bridging Differences
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room ABC
Dual Color Logo Coin - Intermediate 3D Printing
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 6:00pm
Welcome to ACPL - Main Library Tour (Spanish Available)
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Thu, Sep 18, All day
Lincoln Library
Bookends - Becoming by Michelle Obama
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Business, Science & Technology Meeting Room
Cooking con Cultura - Hispanic and Latine Recipes
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit - Lip Balm Keychain
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Tables
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Fri, Sep 19, All day
Lincoln Library
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Friday, September 5 2025 at 10:00am
Llort's Colorful World - Creating Art with Bold Shapes and Colors
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Lincoln Library
Music and Movement Storytime
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 10:00am
Colorful Cascade Wall Art
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 2:00pm
Lotería Nichos: Bilingual Craft & Game - Nichos de Lotería: Obra Manual y Juego Bilingüe
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens Tables
Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 3:00pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Sun, Sep 21, All day
Lincoln Library
Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering
Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens Tables
Registration opens Sunday, September 7 2025 at 1:00pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Mon, Sep 22, All day
Lincoln Library
Baby Storytime
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 10:00am
Movies at the Library - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Theater
Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Tables
ACPL Writers' Forum
Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Tue, Sep 23, All day
Lincoln Library
Paper Twirlers
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 10:00am
Circuit Sculptures
Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Hive in Children's Services
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 11:00am
Roller Coaster Mania
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 4:00pm
Camcorder Class - Learn videography fundamentals
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Intro to Videography - Learn videography fundamentals
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rolland Center Temporary Exhibit - Black Franchise: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote
Wed, Sep 24, All day
Lincoln Library
Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's StoryScape
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 10:00am
Get Started Knitting
Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Tables
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 3:00pm
Pumpkin Night Light - Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 6:00pm
English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Café
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alan McMahan Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 6:00pm
Ukulele Play Party
Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 7:00pm
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