East 38th Street

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.

Amenities & Services

Internet Access

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

Meeting Space

• Meeting rooms available for public reservation

Bike Rack

Self-Services

• Checkout
• Color printer
• Color copy machine
• Document scanner
• Mobile printing services

Outgoing Fax

Exam Proctoring

Walk-Up Book Return

• Walk-up book return available 24/7

Seed Library

• Open for seed checkout during regular library hours (March-October)

Zine Collection

Upcoming Events at East 38th Street

12.5.22

Career Center at East 38th Street

East 38th Street Branch

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. The Career Center is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

12.5.22

Podcrafts

East 38th Street Branch

Bring your work in progress, or complete a provided craft while listening to and discussing a podcast chosen by the group.

12.6.22

Storytime at East 38th Street - Preschoolers

East 38th Street Branch

Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited for stories, songs, and fun!

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Branch Manager

Naomi Allensworth

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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