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Fort Ben- Coming Soon

Coming in 2023! Exciting news - we are building a new Fort Ben Branch Library to better serve you! Project Architect: Ratio Architects

Enjoy this drone footage, take this 3D tour, or view our photo gallery below to get a preview of the building's progress!

9330 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46216

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Fort Ben- Coming Soon

Some Exciting Features of the New Building

Fort Ben branch artist drawing.
  • Maximize access to Library services and collections
  • Engaging and functional spaces for children, teens and adults
  • Access to computers and new technologies
  • Group study rooms and tutoring spaces
  • Community meeting room with a capacity of 100 patrons
  • Energy and resource conservation
  • Roof-top solar photovoltaic system
  • 22,000 square feet

This branch will be located in the area being developed by the Fort Harrison Reuse Authority. We’ll keep you posted on new developments, so be sure to check back. Learn more about the Fort Benjamin Harrison Historic District.


Watch Our Progress:

Fbh South Entrance 230515
South Entrance
Fbh Library Looking West 230515
Looking West
Fbh Heritage Display Case 230515
Heritage Display Case
Fbh Roof Top Solar Panels 230515
Roof Top Solar Panels
Curb Installation Northeast Elevation
Curb Installation Northeast Elevation
Exterior Metal Framing Southeast Elevation
Exterior Metal Framing Southeast Elevation
North Elevation Parking Lot
North Elevation and Parking Lot
South Entrance
South Entrance
Shelby Peak

Shelby Peak

Hi, I'm Shelby Peak, Branch Manager for Fort Ben when it is built. I enjoy reading YA and children’s fiction, especially fantasy and fairy tale retellings. Some of my favorite authors include Leigh Bardugo, Marissa Meyer, and Rick Riordan. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!

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