Summer Meal Service
Partner: Indy Parks & Recreation
The Indy Parks & Recreation summer meals service is free, no registration is required. Meals or open to ALL youth 18 and under, they must be present and eat the meal on-site. Times are subject to change. Please call Indy Parks Customer Service Center for more information at 317-327-PARK.
- Eagle
May 27 - July 25 (No meals on June 19 or July 4)
12 - 12:30 p.m.
- East 38th Street
May 27 - July 25 (No meals on June 19 or July 4)
11 - 11:30 a.m.
- Martindale-Brightwood
May 27 - July 25 (No meals on June 19 or July 4)
1 - 1:30 p.m.
Partner: IPS Cafe
- Haughville
June 2 - July 25 (No meals on June 19 or July 4)
1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Partner: Summer Servings through Perry Township Schools
- Southport
June 16 - July 18 (No meals on June 19, July 3, or July 4)
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Partner: Lunch Bus through Wayne Township Schools
- Wayne
June 9 - July 18 (No meals on June 19 or July 4)
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics
Partners: Marion County Public Health Department & the Indiana Department of Health and HealthNet's Mobile Unit & Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) Medical Team
You may call ahead to confirm clinic hours before arriving. See a helpful FAQ from the Marion County Health Department.
- College Avenue
317-275-4320
4180 North College Avenue
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Garfield Park
317-275-4490
2502 Shelby Street (mobile unit outside)
Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Additional vaccine clinics can be found through the State of Indiana's website.
Free Back to School Immunication Clinic
Partner: Franciscan Health
- West Perry
317-275-4390
6650 S. Harding Street
Wednesday, July 16: 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Helpful Information:
- Anyone can attend
- Be sure to bring insurance card (private or Medicaid) and a valid photo ID
- For uninsured individuals, this will be documented on the consent forms
- No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome
- Questions? Nancy Sui 317-224-3253
ABCs of Diabetes Classes
Partner: Marion County Health Department
Adults are invited to this diabetes education series instructed by the Marion County Public Health Department. Topics include eating healthier, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications. Attendees should plan to attend all four sessions. The ABCs of Diabetes program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialist. This four-part series includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. This program is free and open to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, family members and friends. See the ABCs of Diabetes Schedule & Register.
Gun Locks
Partner: Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Free, easy to use gun locks are available at all our locations. Gun locks secure a gun and keep it from firing, ensuring safety in homes with curious children. Anyone who desires a free gun lock need only visit their nearest Indianapolis Public Library branch and ask the staff for one. It will be provided at no cost, with no questions asked.
Lead Screening Kits
Partner: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Center for Urban Health
Residents can screen their soil for lead by picking up free Lead Screening Kits at all locations. Simply drop by the Library location closest to your home, pick up a Kit, collect samples, then return your Kit with those samples to The Library. Learn more about lead screening kits. If you would like to check out library resources about lead, here's a list of What You Need to Know About Lead.
Blood Pressure Monitors
Partner: The American Heart Association
All Indianapolis Public Library locations provide a blood pressure hub. The hub includes a blood pressure monitor, American Heart Association materials on how to properly measure blood pressure, an explanation of what blood pressure numbers mean, and a contact list of providers for anyone who needs follow-up. Learn more about the blood pressure hub.
Take charge of your health with help from the Library! You can find online and in-person exercise, mindfulness, or cooking classes, and other health related programs. We can also help you find reliable, trusted resources to manage good health and get access to medical research tools too. See our blog posts about health & wellness that cover both research assistance and reading recommendations.