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Library Board Meeting Schedule
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 6:30 p.m., typically on the fourth Monday of each month. All board meetings are expected to be held in-person at the Library location specified. Locations may change or be adjusted - check this page for any updates. Public comment can be made in-person at each regular board meeting. Messages can also be submitted to board members online.
2025 Dates & Locations
* Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month except May and December. Those meetings will be held on the third Monday.
- January 27 at Warren - Watch the Jan. 27 Board Meeting
- February 24 at West Perry - Watch the Feb. 24 Board Meeting
- March 6 at 12 p.m. Special Board Meeting at the Library Services Center - Watch the Special Meeting
- March 24 at Central Library - Watch the March 24 Board Meeting
- April 28 at Franklin Road - Watch the April 28 Board Meeting
- *May 19 at Nora - Watch the May 19 Board Meeting
- June 23 at Pike - Watch the June 23 Board Meeting
- July 28 at Southport
- August 25 at College Avenue
- September 22 at Martindale-Brightwood
- October 27 at Spades Park
- November 24 at Haughville
- *December 15 at Irvington
2024 Library Board Meeting Archive
January
Watch the January 22, 2024 Board Meeting
February
Watch the February 26, 2024 Board Meeting
March
Watch the March 4, 2024 Special Facilities Committee Meeting
March
Watch the March 25, 2024 Board Meeting
April
Watch the April 22, 2024 Board Meeting
May
Watch the May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
June
Watch the June 24, 2024 Board Meeting
July
Watch the July 22, 2024 Board Meeting
August
Watch the August 13, 2024 Special Board Meeting to consider the 2025 Library Budget
Watch the August 26, 2024 Board Meeting
September
Watch the September 23, 2024 Board Meeting
October
Watch the October 28, 2024 Board Meeting
November
Watch the November 25, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Watch the November 25, 2024 Annual Board Meeting
2023 Library Board Meeting Archive
January
Watch the January 17, 2023 Special Meeting
Watch the January 23, 2023 Board Meeting
February
Watch the February 16, 2023 Special Meeting
Watch the February 27, 2023 Board Meeting
March
Watch the March 27, 2023 Board Meeting
April
Watch the April 24, 2023 Board Meeting
May
Watch the May 12, 2023 Special Meeting
Watch the May 22, 2023 Board Meeting
June
Watch the June 26, 2023 Board Meeting
July
Watch the July 24, 2023 Board Meeting
August
Watch the August 15, 2023 Special Meeting
Watch the August 28, 2023 Board Meeting
September
Watch the September 25, 2023 Board Meeting
October
Watch the October 5, 2023 Special Meeting
Watch the October 23, 2023 Board Meeting
November
Watch the November 27, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
Watch the November 27, 2023 Annual Board Meeting
2022 Library Board Meeting Archive
January
Watch the January 24, 2022 Board Meeting
February
Watch the February 28, 2022 Board Meeting
March
Watch the March 28, 2022 Board Meeting
April
Watch April 25, 2022 Board Meeting
May
Watch May 23, 2022 Board Meeting
June
Watch the June 27, 2022 Board Meeting
July
Watch the July 25, 2022 Board Meeting
August
Watch the August 9, 2022 Special Meeting and Public Hearing
Watch the August 22, 2022 Board Meeting
September
Watch the September 26, 2022 Board Meeting
October
Watch the October 24, 2022 Board Meeting
November
Watch the November 28, 2022 Board Meeting
December
Watch the December 8, 2022 Special Meeting
Watch the December 19, 2022 Board Meeting
Library Board Committee Meetings Schedule
The primary responsibility of the Board of Trustees Committees is to provide governance and policy reviews in the areas of finance; diversity, policy, and human resources; and facilities; which are described below:
- The Finance Committee works to determine the scope of appropriations for Library programs and services, facility maintenance, and new construction. This committee provides input in the creation of the Library’s yearly budget and tax rate, as well as oversight in the appropriate administration of public tax monies.
- The Diversity, Policy, and Human Resources Committee reviews Library policies to assure compliance with accepted operating procedures and employment practices. This committee also provides oversight in the establishment of a diverse and competent staff at all levels throughout the Library system.
- The Facilities Committee reviews plans and proposals related to the construction, maintenance, and security of Library facilities and properties, furnishings, vehicles, collection delivery system, computers, and technology infrastructure. This committee also provides oversight of facilities-related contractual services
Library Board Committee Meetings take place at the Library Services Center, Room 226 on the following dates. This list may be updated as meetings are adjusted.
Finance Committee meetings will be at 10 a.m.
Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee meetings will be at 11:30 a.m.
Facilities Committee meetings will be at 1 p.m.
2025 Committee Meeting Dates
- January 14 (The Finance Committee Meeting, the Diversity, Policy, and Human Resources Committee Meeting, and the Facilities Committee Meeting are CANCELLED.)
- February 11
- March 11 (The Diversity, Policy, and Human Resources Committee Meeting is cancelled.)
- April 15
- May 6 (The Facilities Committee Meeting is cancelled.)
- June 10
- July 15
- August 12
- September 9
- October 14
- November 11
- December 2