Spades Park

1801 Nowland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46201

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Spades Park 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
Spades Park

The Spades Park Branch was built with funds from a $120,000 grant by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and opened in 1912, six months after the opening of the city’s other remaining Carnegie Library, the East Washington Branch. The 7,500-square-foot branch underwent a $610,000 renovation in 1987 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012.

Dementia Friendly Certified

this is a dementia friendly location

The Spades Park Branch 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

Accessible Workstation

Exam Proctoring

Self-Services

  • 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

Walk-Up Book Return

Bike Rack

Seed Library
March - September (while supplies last)

Upcoming Events at Spades Park
Storytime at Spades Park Storytime at Spades Park Spades Park Branch

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and an adult are invited to join us for stories and more every Thursday in the Community Room followed by socialization time for children and caregivers.

WitLITS Book Discussion Group WitLITS Book Discussion Group Spades Park Branch

A read aloud group exploring classic literature in a group reading. Do you like classic American Literature? Do you enjoy listening to literature read out loud? Then consider WitLITS where our bookclub requires one thing – show up.

Drop-In Art Club Drop-In Art Club Spades Park Branch

Kids of all ages are invited to tap into their creativity and make new art friends! Self-led crafts and projects will be provided.

Branch Manager
Renny Canaday
Renny Canaday

Hi, I'm Renny Canaday, Branch Manager for Spades Park. I don't have one specific genre that I only read. Two of my favorite books are The Giver by Lois Lowry and Ready Player One (the audiobook!) by Ernest Cline. Authors I've read more than one book by: Taylor Jenkins Reid and John Grisham. Come by and visit us! For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!

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