West Indianapolis

1216 South Kappes Street
Indianapolis, IN 46221

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West Indianapolis 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
West Indianapolis
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History

The first West Indianapolis Branch opened in 1897 following the annexation of West Indianapolis into the city of Indianapolis. A new building on West Morris Street, constructed with funds from a $120,000 grant by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, opened in 1912 and served the community until 1986, when the current 5,000-square-foot branch began service on South Kappes Street.

Dementia Aware Organization

We are a Dementia Aware Organization. Level 1 Awareness Space dfindiana.org.

This location's staff completed Dementia Aware Organization 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

Seed Library
March - September (while supplies last)

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

Bike Rack

Walk-Up Book Return


    Upcoming Events at West Indianapolis
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    Do you have a phone you could use some help with? Join us as we help explain the tools and buttons that are consistent among most phones. We explain the essential functions and then look at how to customize your smartphone to fit your life.

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    Borrow movies, audiobooks, ebooks, tools, and so much more—all for free. Celebrate Library Card Days with us! Visit your favorite location to discover everything your library card can do. Get a new library card—or show your current one—and receive a FREE Bookbag while supplies last.

    Library Card Days Library Card Days West Indianapolis Branch

    Borrow movies, audiobooks, ebooks, tools, and so much more—all for free. Celebrate Library Card Days with us! Visit your favorite location to discover everything your library card can do. Get a new library card—or show your current one—and receive a FREE Bookbag while supplies last.

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    Branch Manager
    Megan Shepherd
    Megan Shepherd

    Hi, I'm Megan Shepherd, Branch Manager for West Indianapolis. I love reading horror and literary fiction. My favorite authors are Hiromi Kawakami, Ottessa Moshfegh, and Toni Morrison. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!

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