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...
The Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library will host a community gathering to read and discuss “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” by Frederick Douglass on Saturday, July 9 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m....
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Center for Black Literature & Culture's 5th Annual Indy Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, taking place June 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Central Library. This event will include activities for all ages to...
The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to launch the 2022 Summer Reading Program, taking place June 6 to July 30. This year's program includes themed workshops, programs, prizes, and great books for all ages. Kids and Teens...
Hip-Hop Anthology Vol. 3, the third installment of a popular art exhibit series that explores hip-hop culture’s influence on fashion, film, literature, and politics, returns to Central Library June 1 through July 3. The exhibit,...
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees is excited to find the next leader of its library system, which serves approximately 900,000 patrons in Marion County and a staff of over 570 employees. A diverse CEO Search Committee...
Spirit & Place, a collaborative community initiative housed in the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, is proud to present the “Laugh in Peace” comedy show on Thursday, May 19 for their second annual spring faith...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI), in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, has announced the opening of Unwelcomed: A Fair Housing History of Sales & Lending Discrimination. This interactive exhibit,...
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...
The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) has engraved the names of 10 celebrated Black authors outside of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library. This renovation is the first phase of the Name Engraving...
At the March 28 meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees, the board voted unanimously to appoint Nichelle M. Hayes as IndyPL’s next interim CEO, beginning April 2. Hayes will take over for John Helling, who has...
Tonight, The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) Diversity, Policy, and HR Committee received the results of the climate study commissioned in September 2021. The analysis utilized qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the...
Indianapolis - The Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library has made changes to its space, including interactive kiosks and a new interactive website that gives visitors an opportunity to take a deeper dive into...
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...
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...
The East 38th Street Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library will offer free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with a combined income of $66,000 or less. These services are available through April 11 by...
A new world of learning and information is now available to all students enrolled at Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), thanks to a longstanding partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL). More than 12,000...
The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) invites patrons to boost their business, design, and technology skills with free video courses from LinkedIn Learning. Previously known as Lynda.com, the LinkedIn Learning platform offers...
Meet the Artists, an annual exhibit celebrating Indianapolis’ prominent African American artists, returns to Central Library from January 26, 2022, through April 2, 2022. This year's gallery features the work of the Eighteen, the...
The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) welcomes Keesha Hughes as its new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Hughes most recently worked as the Communications Director and Anti-Racism Committee leader at Perry Township Schools....
