Heart of Every Neighborhood

Every neighborhood has a heartbeat, a place where stories begin, where lives are transformed, and where community comes alive. The heartbeat of every neighborhood is your Public Library.

The Indianapolis Public Library’s CEO, Gregory A. Hill, Sr., is touring our branches and listening to stories of impact from Library patrons. Consider coming to one of our events throughout the year to share why you love your Library!

Heart of Every Neighborhood

Stories of Impact

"I will tell anyone, go to the library, do the reading program, get your kids involved with the activities, everything they have because they helped me out."

Listen to E 38th Library patron Danyell Smith share her story about how a librarian made a meaningful difference in her life.


Three kids with We Love Our Library signs.
Three young patrons showing off We Love Our Library signs during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the Glendale Branch on February 9. 2026.
A young family filming a We Love Our Library video spot.
A family sharing why they love their Library at the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the Glendale Branch on February 9. 2026.
A young patron visiting a table of giveaways.
A young patron visits the IndyGo community table during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the East 38th Street Branch on April 13, 2026.
The Indianapolis Public Library’s CEO, Gregory A. Hill, Sr., speaks with a patron.
The Indianapolis Public Library’s CEO, Gregory A. Hill, Sr., speaks with a patron during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the Glendale Branch on February 9. 2026.
A patron receives cake.
A patron receives cake during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the Glendale Branch on February 9. 2026.
A young patron receives a cookie.
A young patron receives a cookie during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the Glendale Branch on February 9. 2026.
The Indianapolis Public Library’s CEO, Gregory A. Hill, Sr., speaks with attendees.
The Indianapolis Public Library’s CEO, Gregory A. Hill, Sr., speaks with attendees during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the East 38th Street Branch on April 13, 2026.
A young patron showing off a coloring sheet.
A young patron showing off a coloring sheet at one of the community tables during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the East 38th Street Branch on April 13, 2026.
A hand painted “I Love My Library” sign on a window of the East 38th Street Branch.
A hand painted “I Love My Library” sign on a window of the East 38th Street Branch during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event on April 13, 2026.
Hallie Raikes, the manager of the Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature and Culture, sharing a comment on the contribution wall.
Hallie Raikes, the manager of the Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature and Culture, sharing a comment on the contribution wall during the Heart of Every Neighborhood event at the East 38th Street Branch on April 13, 2026.


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I love my library!! helpful service and speedy holds; super grateful you are around.


If you love The Indianapolis Public Library, please share with us your Library "Love" story. We'd love to hear from you! Tell us your Library "Love" Story!