The Indianapolis Public Library’s annual Fall Fest is back with fun for the whole family and guest speaker Kim Fields.
Presented by the African American History Committee in Support of the Center for Black Literature and Culture, Fall Fest 2023 is Nov. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Central Library.
The Fall Fest will feature interactive fun and games for kids and parents, including the Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XVII Poetry Contest.
The annual contest is open to all students grades 7-12 and aims to showcase talent in the form of poetry, spoken word and rap. Students are invited to write and enter pieces inspired by this year’s theme: Freedom.
Each entry will receive a gift card and ten selectees will get to read their entries at the Fall Fest. The deadline to enter is Nov. 1, 2023. To download and fill out the entry form, visit spirit.indypl.org/slammin.
There will also be a keynote speech from actress and director Kim Fields.
Best known for NBC’s “Facts of Life” and FOX’s “Living Single,” Fields has become a household name and global pop-culture icon. Currently starring in the Netflix comedy series “The Upshaws,” Fields demonstrates versatility as a performer both in front of and behind the camera.
Fall Fest 2023 is Nov. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Central Library. Tickets are free. For more information about IndyPL’s 2023 Fall Fest, visit indypl.org/programs-events/fall-fest.
Contact staff writer Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848 or chloegm@indyrecorder.com. Follow her on Twitter @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
