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Lawrence


7898 Hague Road
Indianapolis, IN 46256

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Lawrence Hours

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
Lawrence

The Lawrence Branch opened in 1967 on North Franklin Road in a storefront previously occupied by the Lawrence Post Office. It was the first branch to open within an incorporated town in Marion County. Rapid population growth demonstrated the need for a larger, permanent facility to serve the northeast side. A 3.44 acre site was purchased from MSD Lawrence Township for a new 13,500-square-foot library that opened in 1983.

Renovated in 2020, the Lawrence Branch re-opened to changes that maximized access to the Library’s services and collections, created engaging and functional spaces for those of all ages, and increased access to new technology. The project also provided group study and tutoring areas, improved lighting, more outlets for charging stations, and updates to the entrance, public restrooms and interior finishes.

The $1.5 million Lawrence Branch project and other capital projects identified in the Library’s Strategic Plan were funded from individual bonds approved by the Indianapolis City-Council Council totaling over $58 million assessed with no increase in the Library's debt service tax rate.

Amenities & Services
Internet Access
  • Public computers with Microsoft Office
  • Early learning computer stations
  • Free Wi-Fi
Meeting Space
Study Rooms
Accessible Workstation
Self-Services
Outgoing Fax
Exam Proctoring
Walk-Up Book Return
Bike Racks
Seed Library
  • Open for seed checkout during regular library hours (March-October)
Upcoming Events at Lawrence
Saturday Morning Block Party

Saturday Morning Block Party

Lawrence Branch

Kids and teens are invited to join a live Block Party! Stop by and join the Learning Curve Specialists and other kid builders to complete fun challenges with LEGOs.

Saturday Morning Block Party

Saturday Morning Block Party

Lawrence Branch

Kids and teens are invited to join a live Block Party! Stop by and join the Learning Curve Specialists and other kid builders to complete fun challenges with LEGOs.

Now + Next: Community Conversation

Now + Next: Community Conversation

Lawrence Branch

Join a conversation about the future of the library. Share your feedback on how The Indianapolis Public Library can serve the community. Your response will help inform our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. An American Sign Language Interpreter is scheduled for this meeting.

Branch Manager
Rhonda Oliver

Rhonda Oliver

Hi, I'm Rhonda Oliver, Branch Manager for Lawrence. My favorite book is Xenogenesis by Octavia Butler. 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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