West Perry

6650 South Harding Street
Indianapolis, IN 46217

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West Perry 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 Perry

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.


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

  • PLEASE NOTE: Personal paper cannot be used in Library printers/copiers.

  • Document scanner
  • Mobile printing services
  • ScanEZ Kiosk

Hold Pickup Lockers (24/7 access)

Outgoing Fax

Blood Pressure Monitor & Information Hub

Bike Rack

Walk-Up Book Return

Upcoming Events at West Perry
Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Readiness West Perry Branch

Help your child with pre-kindergarten skills in this workshop led by a former kindergarten teacher! Perfect for children ages 4-6.

What's in a Pellet? What's in a Pellet? West Perry Branch

Learn all about our nocturnal, feathered friends! Dissect a real owl pellet, learn about owl population dynamics, and make a cool craft to take home.

Camilla Paints the Town Camilla Paints the Town West Perry Branch

Camilla the Chameleon has only known black and white, but she discovers her color and sees the world with newfound wonder. This story weaves in the music of famous composers while teaching children about believing in themselves. Performed by the Indianapolis Opera. Lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Branch Manager
Shelby Graam Pavan
Shelby Graam Pavan

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!

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