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

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.

The West Indianapolis Branch 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
    Crafternoon at West Indianapolis Crafternoon at West Indianapolis West Indianapolis Branch

    Crafternoon at West Indianapolis is an arts and crafts club. You can bring your current creative project to work on or use our supplies to start something new! Everyone is welcome. Join us every Monday at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of crafting, conversation, and being creative.

    Chair Yoga & Mindfulness Chair Yoga & Mindfulness West Indianapolis Branch

    Join Carol for chair-based yoga to practice your breathing techniques, and improve your heart rate, mental focus, and relaxation.

    Build It! Build It! West Indianapolis Branch

    Let's get building! Learn basic woodworking skills and how to use tools safely to build your own project. Each participant starts with raw materials and leaves with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and a functional finished piece. This program is for kids ages 6-12.

    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!

    Contact Megan