College Avenue

4180 North College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46205

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College Avenue 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
College Avenue

Established as the Broadway Branch in 1924, the library served the neighborhood from a frame house on E. 42nd Street until 1958 when a 6,500-square-foot facility opened on Broadway Street. This aging and overcrowded building was replaced in August 2000 with the current 16,000-square-foot structure on College Avenue that was renamed the College Avenue Branch.

Dementia Friendly Certified

this is a dementia friendly location

The College Avenue Branch staff completed Dementia Friendly Business Training to learn the basics of dementia and how to create an environment that supports those living with dementia and their care partners as individuals.


Amenities & Services

Internet Access

  • Public computers with Microsoft Office
  • Early learning computer stations
  • Free Wi-Fi

Meeting Space

Accessible Workstation

Seed Library
March - September (while supplies last)

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

Drive-Up Book Return


Upcoming Events at College
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies Storytime at College Avenue - Babies College Avenue Branch

Mother Goose is on the loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.

Chess Club at College Avenue Chess Club at College Avenue College Avenue Branch

Join us on Saturday afternoons to match wits and skill with this Chess Club, meeting for over 40 years at College Avenue Branch Library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. This group meets in the Fish Room.

New Plants for the Landscape & Containers New Plants for the Landscape & Containers College Avenue Branch

Join Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp to get a sneak peek at some of the new annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, edibles, and more that will soon be on the market. Also includes some of the best new plants from the last couple of years.

Branch Manager
Stacy Hurt
Stacy Hurt

Hi, I'm Stacy Hurt, Branch Manager for College Avenue. My favorite genres to read are Mystery and Science Fiction. 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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