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 |
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
Seed Library March - September (while supplies last)
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
Upcoming Events at Nora
Teen Library Council - Book Club
Nora Branch
Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss a book from the YALSA Teens’ Top Ten of 2025! (you do not need to be part of the Teen Library Council to join) November 9: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson December 14: Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth
Big Table Night
Nora Branch
Exactly what it sounds like. The Nora Branch will put out 4 big tables in our community room and anyone can come in and use them for gaming/homework/studying/socializing, etc. The room is open to anyone who is interested. Please ask at the information desk.
Chair Yoga presented by the Jordan YMCA
Nora Branch
Join the Jordan YMCA for chair-based yoga to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.
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!
Contact Josh