What is your favorite book this summer?

Pick up a postcard at any of our locations and tell us about a book you liked this summer. Drop it in the mailbox or at any of our locations. Stop in your favoriate branch to see what other readers recommended!

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Teen Art: Papermaking

At Multiple Locations in July
Round up your creative friends and learn the art of papermaking in this hands-on workshop!

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Disability Representation in Fantasy and Science Fiction

These stories feature characters in fantastical or futuristic settings whose disabilities are not "magically cured"; some of them do use familiar mobility aids or prosthetics, and/or they are fighting for a society that accommodates and supports their differences. Some of the stories, the disability is just an aspect of the character and doesn't affect the plot really.

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Career Centers at the Library

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 at several Library locations.

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A Century Later: Reflections on the Trial of Klansman D.C. Stephenson

The Library is partnering with local civic organizations to reflect on the 1925 trial of D.C. Stephenson, a Ku Klux Klan leader convicted of rape and murder. This pivotal trial, conducted in Noblesville, marked the decline of the Indiana KKK, which wielded significant political and social power in the 1920s. A series of events in Marion and Hamilton counties will provide opportunities for education and reflection on this historical turning point.

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Going on Vacation? How to Pause Requests (Holds)

Going on a vacation this summer? If you have open requests (holds) and will be unable to pick up items for a period of time, we encourage you to pause your requests and select a date you would like them to be active again. You will resume your spot at the beginning of the line as soon as you return.

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Find Your Next Great Read

Are you looking for your next read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook or tune in to our televised book club segments!

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Presented by the Center for Black Literature & Culture, the 8th Annual Juneteenth and Book Fest Celebration celebrated the African American experience through art, literature, and storytelling. This year's event featured an author fair, musical performances, kids' activities, and a moderated chat with librarian and library advocate Mychal Threets and local, New York Times bestselling author, Ashley C. Ford.