West Perry
6650 South Harding Street
Indianapolis, IN 46217
| 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
Opened in 2021, this new $9.2 million branch encompasses 24,000-square-feet and fills a service gap in the growing Perry Township community. Patrons will find a varied collection of materials at the branch, including materials in Spanish and children’s Burmese language materials to support the diverse community of immigrants who live on Indy’s south side.
Amenities include a community meeting room that can hold 203 guests, a fireplace, a marketplace, computer stations, a children's and teen zone, and an inviting outdoor patio space. Powers & Sons Construction Company of Indianapolis was the construction manager, Schmidt Associates, Indianapolis was the architect of record, while HBM Architects and Interior Designers of Cleveland, Ohio worked as the library design consultant.
Dementia Aware Organization
The West Perry 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
Study Rooms
Accessible Workstation
Exam Proctoring
Seed Library
March - September (while supplies last)
Self-Services
- Color printer
- Color copy machine
- Document scanner
- Mobile printing services
- ScanEZ Kiosk
PLEASE NOTE: Personal paper cannot be used in Library printers/copiers.
Hold Pickup Lockers (24/7 access)
Outgoing Fax
Blood Pressure Monitor & Information Hub
Bike Rack
Walk-Up Book Return
Upcoming Events at West Perry
Meet and Play
West Perry Branch
Bring your young child to play while you meet other caregivers of young children! Children will have opportunities for playful learning while caregivers can chat about life with littles. Perfect for children ages 0-5.
Family Storytime at West Perry
West Perry Branch
Families of all ages are invited to hear stories, sing songs, play games, and more!
Intro to Plastic Fusion
West Perry Branch
Learn the art of plastic fusion with plastic bags and packaging. In this workshop, we will save plastic bags from the landfill and make artwork with an environmental message. Turn the plastic into poetry, a landscape, or a beautiful abstract work.
Branch Manager
Hi, I'm Shelby Graam Pavan, Branch Manager for West Perry. I love reading horror and graphic novels, especially when the two are combined! One of my favorite books is Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado, and my favorite author is Grady Hendrix. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!