5420 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46218
| 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 |
The first library to serve the neighborhood opened in 1957 as the Emerson Branch. This frame house near East 38th Street and North Emerson Avenue soon became too small to meet the neighborhood's needs, leading to construction of a 7,500-square-foot branch at the same location in 1962. The Emerson Branch closed its doors in 2003 when the current 16,000-square-foot library opened as the East 38th Street Branch.
Beginning April 10, lane closures and restrictions due to construction of IndyGo's new Purple Line on East 38th Street will impact your route to East 38th Street Branch. This means you will only be able to enter our parking lot from 38th street via a left turn and only exit via a left turn. This construction work should be done around mid August. Learn more about the project.
Accessible Workstation
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.
Join us as we read and discuss teen literature featuring authors and characters of color. This month's title is "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Join the Marion County Public Health Department's Nutrition Services to learn how to shop for and cook tasty, nutritious meals that won’t break the bank.
Hi, I'm Naomi Allensworth, Branch Manager for East 38th Street. I love to read romance and YA books, some of my favorite authors are Sylvia Day and Tayari Jones. 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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