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
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
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
Around the Stitching Table A Drop-In Crafting Community
West Perry Branch
Drop in on Tuesday afternoons to hang with other crafters and work on your current projects. Be a part of our crafting community! Bring your own crafts, learn techniques from each other, and swap skills & stories.
Puzzle Race Competition
West Perry Branch
Teams of 4 will race to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle – come as part of a team or an individual (and be placed on a team). Register to secure your seat or drop in to see if there are any seats left. *Each team member must be individually registered.
Senior Tech Academy: Digital Footprint and Internet Skills
West Perry Branch
Become tech savvy seniors! This program has been crafted for learners ages 50+ who are ready to explore the internet. Exploring topics such as managing privacy, spotting scams, how you create a digital footprint. Suggestions, tips, and tricks will be presented to help manage your privacy.
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!