Martindale-Brightwood
2434 North Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46218
| Mon - Tue | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Wed - Fri | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sun | Closed |
The Brightwood Branch opened in 1901 as the sixth public library in Indianapolis. It served the Brightwood community at several locations along Station Street, one street west of a North Sherman Avenue storefront site which opened in 1972. A 1996 renovation at the North Sherman Avenue location doubled the size of the branch to 5,400 square feet. In 2020, a brand-new branch building, across the street from the previous branch, was completed and re-named as the Martindale-Brightwood Branch.
Dementia Friendly Certified
The Martindale-Brightwood Branch staff completed Dementia Friendly Business Training to learn the basics of dementia and how to create an environment that supports those living with dementia and their care partners as individuals.
Amenities & Services
Internet Access
- Public computers with Microsoft Office
- Early learning computer stations
- Free Wi-Fi
Meeting Space
Study Room
Accessible Workstation
Exam Proctoring
Self-Services
- Checkout
- Color printer
- Color copy machine
PLEASE NOTE: Personal paper cannot be used in Library printers/copiers. - Document scanner
- Mobile printing services
- ScanEZ Kiosk
Outgoing Fax
Blood Pressure Monitor & Information Hub
Walk-Up Book Return
Drive-Up Book Return
Bike Rack
Seed Library
March - September (while supplies last)
Upcoming Events at Martindale-Brightwood
Low Impact Exercise
Martindale-Brightwood Branch
Low Impact exercise engages the participants from head to toe, while activating their brains through theme-based exercises. Through the Ages Fitness Low Impact sessions are seated and lead by a Through the Ages Fitness instructor.
History On Stage - A Presentation from Madam C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston
Martindale-Brightwood Branch
Experience a live performance from a pair of two historic women: Madam C.J. Walker & Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman, or Madam C.J. Walker & her sales agent, Mrs. Pinkston. After a 45 minute presentation they will answer your questions for 15 minutes.
Bilingual Storytime at Martindale-Brightwood - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español
Martindale-Brightwood Branch
Young children will enjoy books, songs, and games in this bilingual storytime in English and Spanish! / ¡Los niños pequeños disfrutarán de libros, canciones y juegos en esta hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español!
Branch Manager
Hi, I'm Theresa Coleman, Branch Manager for Martindale-Brightwood. I love to read psychological thrillers and mysteries. Some of my favorite authors are James McBride, and Jennifer Hillier. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!
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