Nora
8625 Guilford Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46240
| 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 |
Branch History
A library for the rapidly-expanding area of suburban Washington Township was made possible by the donation of a 2.56 acre lot from Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg in 1968. The Nora Branch opened in 1971 on North Guilford Avenue and was expanded to 18,500-square-feet in 1990. A 2025 renovation included:
- Updated entrance with a drive-up return
- Updated restrooms
- Group Study and Tutoring Rooms
- Updated Community Room for 60
- Comfort Room adjacent to the Children's Area
- Increased access to outlets for device charging
- Updated mechanical and light systems
- Seeking LEEDv4 Silver Certification for energy and resource conservation
Amenities & Services
Internet Access
- Public computers with Microsoft Office
- Early learning computer stations
- Free Wi-Fi
Meeting Space
- Meeting rooms available for public reservation Hearing loop available in the community room
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
Universal Changing Station
Blood Pressure Monitor & Information Hub
Bike Rack
Drive-Up Book Return
Walk-Up Book Return
Seed Library
March - September (while supplies last)
Upcoming Events at Nora
Storytime at Nora - Move and Groove
Nora Branch
A story time that incorporates songs and dance, and will help start a great day. Encourages language development and physical activity. For toddlers and preschoolers, and their caregivers
What's in a Pellet?
Nora Branch
Learn all about our nocturnal, feathered friends! Dissect a real owl pellet, learn about owl population dynamics, and make a cool craft to take home.
Lego Block Party
Nora Branch
Kids are invited to flex their creative muscles and building skills at our Block Party! Stop by the Nora branch community room to create with LEGOs, blocks, and other kid-friendly building materials.
Branch Manager
Hi, I'm Josh Crain, Branch Manager for Nora. My favorite author is Terry Pratchett. 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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