East 38th Street
5420 East 38th Street
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 first library to serve the neighborhood opened in 1957 as the Emerson Branch. This frame house near East 38th Street and North Emerson Avenue soon became too small to meet the neighborhood's needs, leading to construction of a 7,500-square-foot branch at the same location in 1962. The Emerson Branch closed its doors in 2003 when the current 16,000-square-foot library opened as the East 38th Street Branch.
Amenities & Services
Internet Access
- Public computers with Microsoft Office
- Early learning computer stations
- Free Wi-Fi
Meeting Space
Study Pods
Accessible Workstation
Digital Creativity Workstation
Zine Collection
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
Bike Rack
Walk-Up Book Return
- Walk-up book return available 24/7
Seed Library
March - September (while supplies last)
Upcoming Events at East 38th Street
Computer Basics Series
East 38th Street Branch
Adults with little or no experience in using a computer are invited to learn the parts of the computer and to use the computer mouse more effectively, a needed skill to use a computer and the Internet. Discover how to use a mouse and the on-screen cursor to make the computer do what you want it to.
Career Center at East 38th Street
East 38th Street Branch
Adults needing help with creating a resume, searching for a job or career online, or filling out an online job application are invited to receive free one-on-one assistance.
The Village
East 38th Street Branch
Join others to create yarn pompoms that become part of a large-scale fiber art piece called The Village. This artwork will eventually be 24 feet wide and 8 feet high, and represents the best of Indianapolis Arts. It can't be made without assistance from each other.
Branch Manager
Hi, I'm Bambi Pea, Branch Manager for East 38th Street. My all-time favorite author is Tiffany D. Jackson. I also enjoy other books and movies in the horror or romance genres. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!