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Indianapolis Public Library CEO Update
December 9, 2022

Indianapolis Public Library CEO Update

After receiving an offer to be CEO of The Indianapolis Public Library, Dr. Gabriel Morley has decided to decline the offer. The Library will move forward with interim Chief Public Services Officer Gregory Hill serving as acting CEO,...

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Reaches One-Year Anniversary
November 21, 2022

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Reaches One-Year Anniversary

The Indianapolis Public Library is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, a free-access, web-based encyclopedia that tells the stories of the people, organizations, places, and events...

Get Connected at the Maurice Young Community Resource Fair
November 9, 2022

Get Connected at the Maurice Young Community Resource Fair

Learn about the services and programs provided by local community resource organizations at the Maurice Young Community Resource Fair, taking place Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 1 - 7 p.m. at Central Library. Resource providers will share...

Newbery Honor author Jasmine Warga to visit Central Library
October 16, 2022

Newbery Honor author Jasmine Warga to visit Central Library

Jasmine Warga, a Newbery Honor and New York Times-bestselling author, will visit Central Library on Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. to speak about her books and writing. Book sales courtesy of Kids Ink, as well as a book signing, will be...

Homeschool Fair comes to Central Library on July 30, 2022
July 27, 2022

Homeschool Fair comes to Central Library on July 30, 2022

Homeschooling families and families interested in learning more about homeschooling are invited to attend a Homeschool Fair at Central Library on Saturday, July 30, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy hands-on activities,...

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Content Update
July 21, 2022

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Content Update

Updated information is available in the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, a free-access, web-based encyclopedia that tells the stories of the people, organizations, places, and events that define Indianapolis. New entries include...

Library Offers Free Access to Consumer Reports
July 13, 2022

Library Offers Free Access to Consumer Reports

The Indianapolis Public Library is now offering cardholders free access to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports was founded in 1936 and remains a trusted source for unbiased product reviews, ratings, and buying guides for products like...

IndyPL’s Summer Reading Program Continues Through July 30!
July 6, 2022

IndyPL’s Summer Reading Program Continues Through July 30!

It’s not too late for kids and families to register for The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program, which continues through Saturday, July 30 at all IndyPL locations. In addition to receiving prizes for their...

Library Offers Free Access to The New York Times
May 5, 2022

Library Offers Free Access to The New York Times

The Indianapolis Public Library is offering cardholders free access to the digital edition of the daily New York Times. This includes access to articles, videos, NYT Cooking, and NYT Games on NYTimes.com or the NYT app. “This...

Indianapolis Public Library Celebrates Free Comic Book Day
May 5, 2022

Indianapolis Public Library Celebrates Free Comic Book Day

On May 7, 2022, all Indianapolis Public Library branches will participate in Free Comic Book Day. This annual, nationwide event, conducted in cooperation with comic book industry publishers and retailers, invites anyone to stop by a...

Indianapolis Public Library Celebrates Día del Niño
May 2, 2022

Indianapolis Public Library Celebrates Día del Niño

On Saturday, April 30, more than 800 Library guests, mostly families with young children, celebrated Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day with Reach Out and Read IN. This annual celebration of language and literacy took place at Central...

An Evening with Author Mindy McGinnis
April 25, 2022

An Evening with Author Mindy McGinnis

Edgar Award-winning novelist Mindy McGinnis will speak about her books and writing at Central Library on Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. McGinnis writes across multiple genres including post-apocalyptic, fantasy,...

Community Gathers for Glendale Library Groundbreaking
April 21, 2022

Community Gathers for Glendale Library Groundbreaking

The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) broke ground on a new Glendale Branch Library, drawing an eager crowd of more than 150 community leaders, patrons, and stakeholders. The 24,800 square foot Branch, projected to open in the...

IndyPL’s Call-a-Story teams up with Indiana Pacers
April 15, 2022

IndyPL’s Call-a-Story teams up with Indiana Pacers

For the 29th year, the Indiana Pacers have teamed with the Indianapolis Public Library to present Call-A-Pacer. This year’s program allows callers to listen to featured Pacers’ players and personalities read fun shoe-inspired stories....

Groundbreaking for Fort Ben Branch Library Draws Community
April 6, 2022

Groundbreaking for Fort Ben Branch Library Draws Community

The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) broke ground on the new Fort Ben Branch, drawing a robust crowd of community leaders, patrons, and stakeholders. The 22,000 square foot Branch, located at 9330 East 56th Street, will fill a...

IndyPL’s Seed Library Program Continues to Grow
March 15, 2022

IndyPL’s Seed Library Program Continues to Grow

The seed library, a program that allows patrons to check out and take home a large variety of free vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, returns to several Indianapolis Public Library locations on March 21, 2022. This year, the program...

Meet The Artists Gala Reception In-Person on April 2
March 1, 2022

Meet The Artists Gala Reception In-Person on April 2

Celebrate Indianapolis’ talented Black artists, fashion designers, authors, comedians, and musicians at the Meet The Artists Gala Reception on April 2, 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., at Central Library. Individuals of all ages are invited to...

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