Franklin Road

5550 South Franklin Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239

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Franklin Road 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
Franklin Road

Following years of volunteer-staffed service in an empty church building, a permanent library serving Franklin Township, the Wanamaker Branch, opened in 1969 on Southeastern Avenue. To meet the needs of a rapidly growing township, the branch was replaced in 2000 by the current 18,000-square-foot Franklin Road Branch.

Dementia Friendly Certified

this is a dementia friendly location

The Franklin Road 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

Study Rooms

Accessible Workstation

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

Seed Library (March-October)

Upcoming Events at Franklin Road
Library Explorer: Borrowing from Your Online Library

Library Explorer: Borrowing from Your Online Library

Franklin Road Branch

Explore your online library. Learn to access free e-book and streaming services with your library card. Bring your smartphone or tablet and learn how to use popular library apps and convenient website features to help you find what to borrow next or learn a new skill.

Clay Creations

Clay Creations

Franklin Road Branch

In this hands-on workshop, kids will use clay to press leaves, flowers, and other found objects to create works of art. Learn about pottery as an ancient art form and how archaeologists study these objects to uncover the past. For kids ages 6-12. *This program includes ASL interpretation.

Build It!

Build It!

Franklin Road Branch

Let's get building! Participants learn basic woodworking skills - how to measure, mark, and use tools safely. Each participant starts with raw materials and leaves with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional finished project! This program is for kids ages 6-12.

Branch Manager
Jill Wetnight

Jill Wetnight

Hi, I'm Jill Wetnight, Branch Manager for Franklin Road. I like to read mysteries. 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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