Continued high levels of Library use, a new branch for the city’s Westside, and a commitment to fair compensation for its staff are among major highlights in 2019 being recognized by The Indianapolis Public Library as it looks ahead...
More than 15,000 public school students in Wayne Township have joined 75,000 other Marion County students in receiving free Indianapolis Public Library cards, giving them access to a wide range of electronic resources to help in their...
Beginning on Sunday, January 5, 2020, the Lawrence Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, located at 7898 Hague Road, will temporarily close for its first major renovation since the 13,500-square-foot branch opened in 1983. When...
During the holiday season, Indianapolis residents are invited to help provide free books to children of all ages during “Jingle Books 2019,” a project of The Indianapolis Public Library, the Office of Mayor Joe Hogsett and Sondhi...
Beginning Sunday, December 1, the Wayne Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, located at 198 S. Girls School Road, will be closed until May for its first major renovation since the 13,500-square-foot branch opened in 1983. The...
Families and individuals of all ages are invited for an afternoon of inspiration and cultural entertainment during Fall Fest ‘19 on Saturday, November 16 from 12 noon – 4 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street. Highlighting...
Beginning November 18, users who access The Indianapolis Public Library’s online collection of e-books and e-audiobooks will see reductions in the number of such materials that can be checked out or placed on hold at one time. This is...
The Indianapolis Public Library and Indy Pride, Inc. will unveil a new LGBTQ+ collection and exhibit at Central Library during the Indy Pride’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair...
Aspiring writers are invited to enhance their literary skills, learn about the publishing industry, and meet notable Hoosier authors during “Meet an Author, Be an Author” on Saturday, November 9 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Central...
A 34-year employee of The Indianapolis Public Library has received the Library’s prestigious Helen L. Norris Distinguished Service Award for her long-standing commitment to library service and leadership in the community. Decatur...
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Kimberly Brown-Harden as Manager of the East 38th Street Branch at 5420 E. 38th Street. A resident of Indianapolis’ east side, Brown-Harden returns to IndyPL following...
Individuals of all ages are invited to celebrate the second anniversary of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library and explore its many resources that highlight the heritage of...
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Staci Terrell as Manager of the InfoZone, the Library’s branch within The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis at 3000 N. Meridian Street. Terrell comes to IndyPL from the...
Individuals of all ages are invited for a bi-cultural event that will introduce them to the unique genre of Mexican wrestling known as Lucha Libre during the Lucha Libro Festival Lucha Libro, presented by La Sardina Gallery, on...
Three lucky participants in The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program have been chosen to receive college savings accounts each worth $529 from CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan. The plan is intended to help...
More than 10,000 newly digitized materials from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Indianapolis Fire Department featuring log books, dispatch recordings, personnel records, newsletters and photos dating to the 1870s...
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Rhonda Oliver as Manager of the Lawrence Branch, 7898 Hague Road. For the past 15 years, Oliver has served as Manager of the Brightwood Branch. During her 24-year IndyPL...
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, program participants have selected the internationally-bestselling Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey as their favorite kids book from the...
The historic and recently-renovated East Washington Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library has received the prestigious LEED v4 certification for its energy efficiency and environmental design by the U.S. Green Building Council....
The public is invited to view proposed design plans for the new West Perry Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library during a special community meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at the Southport Branch, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road. Led...
The public is invited to view and react to plans for the renovation of the Lawrence Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library during the second series of community engagement meetings on Wednesday, July 17 from 1 – 2 p.m. and again...
Family photos and memorabilia from generations of Indianapolis families are the latest additions to The Indianapolis Public Library’s growing collection of local historical materials that can be viewed at Digital Indy. The “Black...
The Indiana Fever host their first-ever Fever Summer Reading Tour at select Indianapolis Public Library branches on Mondays throughout July. The tour provides a fun and rewarding way for children to maintain their reading habits and...
It’s not too late for children and families to register for The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program, “Keepin’ it 100,” which continues through Saturday, July 27 at all IndyPL locations. In addition to receiving...
Adults are invited to celebrate stories that have been revived, reimagined and retold and to participate in a variety of special programming during The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2019 Adult Summer Reading Program, “Favorite...
Nearly 15,000 public school students in Perry Township have joined over 60,000 other Marion County students in receiving free Indianapolis Public Library cards, giving them access to a wide range of electronic resources to help in...
The entire community is invited for the grand opening of the new Eagle Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library at 3905 Moller Road on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Festivities will include a special ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Children of all ages and families are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program by experiencing the joy of reading and voting for their favorite kids book from the past...
Decatur Central High School yearbooks from 1947 – 2008 are among the latest additions to The Indianapolis Public Library’s collection of local historical archives available for public viewing at digitalindy.org. The Decatur Central...
The Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners has appointed Jose D. Salinas to a four-year term on the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees. A Garfield Park-area resident, Salinas has served since 2007 as the Presiding...
To prepare for the opening of a new nearby branch on the city’s Westside, the Eagle Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library will close after its final day of service on Saturday, April 27. The 12,000-square-foot branch at 3325 Lowry...
A new and inviting outdoor space in the heart of Irvington is available for community activity following the dedication of the Elmira Annis Civic Plaza located on the grounds of the Irvington Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library,...
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Jayne Walters as Manager of the West Indianapolis Branch, 1216 S. Kappes Street. Walters began her Indy Library career in 2014 at the Brightwood Branch, where she served...
The Indianapolis Public Library invites those of all ages to participate in various activities during National Library Week, April 7 – 13, 2019. This year’s celebration, “Libraries = Strong Communities,” recognizes the contributions...
A larger children’s area, increased patron seating, and creation of a single entrance point are among the features of the newly-renovated Beech Grove Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, 1102 Main Street. The $151,000 project...
Children and families are invited to hear children’s stories inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing read by members of the Indiana Pacers from April through June on The Indianapolis Public Library’s 24-hour...
Award-winning author, journalist and comic book writer Ta-Nehisi Coates will present The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation’s 42nd annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall of...
For the 28th consecutive year, The Indianapolis Public Library has received the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Library has received the Certificate of Achievement for...
The public is invited to offer suggestions for a new West Perry Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library during a series of community meetings on Wednesday, March 13 and on Thursday, April 11 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Meridian Woods...
To celebrate its 50th anniversary of providing support for library services, The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation has launched a public fundraising effort to establish a new, permanent endowment benefiting future generations of...
Congressman André Carson, Mayor Joe Hogsett, Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes, and the U.S. Census Bureau’s Regional Director Marilyn Sanders kicked off the City’s 2020 census efforts at the Central Library on February 18....
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Fiona Duke as Manager of the Southport Branch, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road. A 15-year employee of IndyPL, Duke served as Interim Manager of the Southport Branch since last...
Westside residents are invited to offer their suggestions for the renovation of the Wayne Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library at a series of community meetings beginning on Wednesday, February 20 at the Wayne Branch, 198 S....
Moving toward its goal of providing free Library cards to every school student in Marion County, The Indianapolis Public Library has completed the distribution of cards to 10,341 elementary and secondary students in the Metropolitan...
View the works of locally prominent African American artists during one of Indianapolis’ premier cultural events, “Meet the Artists XXXI,” from January 29 - March 30 at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street. This year’s showcase...
Individuals of all ages are invited to meet Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes during her 2019 “Love Your Library Tour” continuing through early March at all IndyPL locations. Attendees can learn about trends and activities...
Online visitors to The Indianapolis Public Library will find a newly redesigned, mobile-friendly website at indypl.org that features an easy-to-use catalog and improved access to the Library’s many online offerings. Based on feedback...
As part of an ongoing effort to improve the Library experience for patrons, The Indianapolis Public Library will adjust the number of times that items can be renewed as well as increase the loan period for DVDs and Blu-rays. As...
