Need a new book to get lost in? The Indianapolis Public Library has rounded up the top-circulating books of 2025, along with a selection of lesser-known favorites that staff members couldn’t stop recommending this year. Visit the...
Indianapolis, IN – November 25, 2025 – The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees held its Annual Meeting on November 24, during which officers for the upcoming year were elected. Officers are elected to one-year terms, with...
The Indianapolis Public Library has unveiled a new digital collection celebrating more than 20 years of Indiana’s vibrant arts history. Through the Arts Indiana Digitization Project, the Library has preserved the complete legacy of...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee, in support of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC), presents Fall Fest 2025 and Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XIX. The celebration takes place Saturday,...
The Indianapolis Public Library's Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) invites the community to its first Black Health Fair on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Central Library. This event will feature more...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee invites students in grades 6–12 to take part in the annual Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge. The event provides a unique opportunity for young people to express themselves...
The Indianapolis Public Library announced today that it has been awarded LEED Silver Certification for the design of the Fort Ben Branch. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building...
The Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council has appointed Natissa S. Woodard to the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees. Woodard has an extensive professional background in strategic development and staff...
The Indianapolis Public Library invites business owners and entrepreneurs to attend its 2025 Small Business Series of free, in-person workshops, along with a dedicated legal clinic, designed to support both seasoned business owners...
The Indianapolis Public Library invites the community to learn how to build a nonprofit organization via a series of free, in-person workshops covering a variety of nonprofit management topics. These topics include starting a...
The Indianapolis Public Library has been recognized as an AchieveWELL 4-Star designated company through the Wellness Council of Indiana. The Indianapolis Public Library has received the 4-Star AchieveWELL designation through the...
The Indianapolis Public Library is celebrating a record-breaking 2025 Summer Reading Program, with overall participation up 16.34% from 2024 and more than 26 million minutes read by kids, teens, and adults. A major driver of this...
The Indianapolis Public Library has partnered with Tangram to install Universal Changing Stations at four Library locations, expanding access and inclusion for individuals with disabilities across the community. These stations are...
More than 22,000 community members are participating in The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, logging an impressive 13.8 million minutes as of July 1. But what exactly are they reading? If you’re looking to...
There is still time for readers of all ages to register for The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, which continues through Saturday, August 2, at all Indianapolis Public Library locations. As of July 1,...
Individuals seeking free legal assistance are invited to Central Library on Tuesday, July 29, from 3–7 p.m. for a Free Legal Clinic provided in partnership with Indiana Legal Services (ILS) and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s annual Meet an Author, Be an Author Book Fair is taking place on October 18, 2025, between 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Central Library. The Meet an Author, Be an Author Book Fair invites the public to...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 23, 2025) –The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) renews the Fort Ben Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library’s designation as a Certified Autism Center™...
The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to share that T Street Eatz Café is now open at Central Library, downtown Indianapolis. From freshly brewed coffee and pastries to hearty breakfast sandwiches and satisfying lunch choices...
The Indianapolis Public Library has announced the appointment of Dr. Benjamin Looker as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Managed by The Indianapolis Public Library, the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is a...
The Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library invites the public to the 8th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's theme is Liberating Minds:...
Dig into fun this summer with The Indianapolis Public Library during the 2025 Summer Reading Program, running May 31 through August 2. This year’s theme, “Unearth Imagination,” invites readers of all ages to explore...
Stop by any Indianapolis Public Library branch on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to pick up a free comic book in celebration of Free Comic Book Day. This nationwide annual event is a collaboration between comic book publishers, retailers,...
The Nora Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library will celebrate its recent reopening on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m., following a period of extended renovations. The celebration will feature speeches, performances, and activities....
The Indianapolis Public Library is honoring the legacy of 12 influential authors by memorializing their names in the Atrium at Central Library. This renovation is the second phase of the Central Authors Project, an initiative to shine...
Join Newfields for the grand opening and celebration of the Wake Up, Woods StoryWalk installation in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park on Saturday, April 19 at The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields. This...
The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to partner with WFYI Public Media to celebrate Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Library. This free family event,...
The Indianapolis Public Library has been recognized as a 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health recipient by Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and illness...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (3/31/2025)- The Indianapolis Public Library is proud to be recognized as a Certified Good Wages Initiative employer of choice by EmployIndy. This designation highlights The Indianapolis Public Library’s commitment...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s popular Seed Library is back, providing free vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at all branch locations. From March through September 2025, community members can pick up seeds to start or expand their...
The Pike Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, located at 6525 Zionsville Road, will reopen to the public on Saturday, March 29, unveiling exciting upgrades tailored to the community’s needs. A grand reopening celebration will...
INDIANAPOLIS, March 5, 2025 – The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, will launch its “Libraries with Heart” initiative on Thursday, March 6, 2025, across all 25 Indianapolis Public...
The Indianapolis Public Library is bringing New York Times Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Timothy Egan to the 46th Annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture. This event will take place at the Madam Walker Legacy...
The Indianapolis Public Library invites the public to this year’s series of free, in-person workshops dedicated to teaching the community about building a nonprofit organization. The Spring 2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series runs from...
The Indianapolis Public Library is partnering with local civic organizations to reflect on the 1925 trial of D.C. Stephenson, a Ku Klux Klan leader convicted of rape and murder. This pivotal trial, conducted in Noblesville, marked the...
Meet the Artists, an annual exhibit and gala celebrating African American artists in Indianapolis will return to Central Library for its 37th anniversary. A diverse collection of art will be showcased at Central Library from...
Indianapolis, Indiana – The Indianapolis Public Library is thrilled to announce it has surpassed 3 million digital checkouts on the Libby app for the year 2024, a milestone that underscores the community’s embrace of digital reading....
The Indianapolis Public Library has been chosen by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to participate in the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. This three-year initiative includes 50 libraries, 645 schools and...
The Indianapolis Public Library has partnered with Enlace Academy, a K-8 charter school located in the heart of Indy’s International Marketplace, to provide free library cards to its students. This effort is part of The Indianapolis...
