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Glendale


3660 East 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220

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Glendale 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.
Glendale

Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 10 a.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10 a.m. Glendale Branch opens to the public

10:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and Ribbon Cutting followed by cake and refreshments

11:15 a.m.- 1 p.m. Performance by The Embers in the Community Room

11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Children’s Craft in the Teen Area

1 – 2:30 p.m. Animal Balloons with “Cinamon” the Clown and Friends in the Children’s Area

1 -3 p.m. Silly Safaris Animal Meet and Greet in the Children’s Area

3-4 p.m. Naptown Roller Derby in the Community Room

SPEAKERS

• Jena Mattix, Glendale Branch Manager

• Gregory A. Hill, Indianapolis Public Library CEO

• Hope C. Tribble, Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees President

• Jena Mattix, Glendale Branch Manager

Building Highlights

The 24,800 square-foot Branch is projected to welcome 225,000 – 250,000 patron visits annually.

The Branch has the second-largest collection of physical materials within The Indianapolis Public Library system, after Central Library, including various titles in Spanish, French, Korean, and a collection of Braille books.

The building is designed for LEED Gold Certification, a credential given by the United States Green Building Council. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievements.

In addition, the building has solar panels on the roof. The solar panels generate enough energy to cover 71% of the Glendale Branch’s energy costs.

Watch Our Progress

The Broad Ripple community has enjoyed library service at various sites since 1930. The first stand-alone library opened in 1949 adjacent to School No. 80 and continued at that location until a larger branch opened in Broad Ripple Park in 1986. Facing a need for continued growth, the current Glendale Branch was constructed in 2000 and became the country’s first full-service library in a major shopping mall.

Amenities & Services
Internet Access
  • Public computers with Microsoft Office
  • Early learning computer stations
  • Free Wi-Fi
Meeting Space
Study Rooms
Self-Services


Outgoing Fax
Exam Proctoring
Bike Rack
Walk-Up Book Return
Drive-Up Book Return
Assistive Technology
Seed Library
  • Open for seed checkout during regular library hours (March-October)


Upcoming Events at Glendale
Glendale Branch Grand Opening

Glendale Branch Grand Opening

Glendale Branch

Join us on March 30 at the brand new Glendale Branch for a grand opening celebration beginning at 10 a.m.! The new Branch is located at 3660 East 62nd Street, the former site of John Strange Elementary School.

Now + Next: Connection Table

Now + Next: Connection Table

Glendale Branch

Drop-in to for a brief conversation with a staff member about the future of the library and our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Complete the Now + Next Survey or answer some interactive questions to help build a plan for what the library should do next!

Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting Seeds Indoors

Glendale Branch

Garden crops including tomatoes and melons should be started indoors. You’ll learn which things to start inside and how to be successful. Save money and have more choices with plant varieties.

Branch Manager
Jena Mattix

Jena Mattix

Hi, I'm Jena Mattix, Branch Manager for Glendale. I like to read Young Adult (YA) books. 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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