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Fort Ben

9330 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46216

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Fort Ben 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 1 - 5 p.m.
Fort Ben

The 22,000 square foot Fort Ben Branch provides easy access to Library services and collections due to its location in a high-traffic community with access to public transportation. It includes community meeting spaces and study rooms, beautiful landscaping components, and walk-up, bike-up, and drive-up material return locations. Its roof-top solar photovoltaic system will provides 80% of the building's electricity needs. The Library was envisioned as part of a redevelopment plan since the land was decommissioned and transitioned from the U.S. military to the City of Indianapolis in the 1990s.

Certified Autism Center™

Certified Autism Center

The Branch is the first library branch in the state of Indiana to become a Certified Autism Center™ by receiving an international autism accreditation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

Fort Ben Branch staff are trained to better understand what autism is (and isn’t), how to empathize and understand how autistic and sensory sensitive individuals experience the world, communicate more effectively, and be aware of common sensitivities. Additionally, patrons at the Fort Ben Branch are able to see sensory guides upon entering the branch, have access to a quiet and low sensory Comfort Room, and are able to borrow a Sensory Kit for the duration of their visit. The Sensory kit contains noise dampening headphones (child or adult sizes are available), and assorted fidgets and soothers. Patrons may ask to use a kit at the “Ask Here” desk.

Amenities & Services

Internet Access

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

Meeting Space

Study Rooms

Accessible Workstation

Exam Proctoring

Self-Services

Outgoing Fax

Bike Rack

Walk-Up Book Return

Seed Library (March-October)

Upcoming Events at Fort Ben
Fiber Arts Club at Fort Ben

Fiber Arts Club at Fort Ben

Fort Ben Branch

Knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join a monthly group of like-minded people who love to knit and crochet; no matter the level of proficiency or the age. 

Computer Class at Fort Ben

Computer Class at Fort Ben

Fort Ben Branch

Learn how to use links, read internet addresses, search the web, and the best practices to keep yourself safe online

Storytime at Fort Ben - Baby & Toddler

Storytime at Fort Ben - Baby & Toddler

Fort Ben Branch

Babies and toddlers and their grownups are invited for stories, songs, coloring/crafts, and playtime.

Branch Manager
Shelby Peak

Shelby Peak

Hi, I'm Shelby Peak, Branch Manager for Fort Ben. 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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