Black History

The Library has books, music, movies, and digital collections that are great opportunities to learn about Black history. If you are in need of suggestions for what to check out next, here are ideas for great ways to get started - re-read a classic or favorite, find out about an author you have never read, reflect on what you remember, or discover a piece of history you didn't know!

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Meet the Artists XXXVII

View the works of prominent local African American artists during one of the city’s premiere cultural events. Works will be on display at Central Library from January 29-March 29. The exhibit was created to provide an avenue for local, talented African-American artists to show off their creative works. The Meet the Artists XXXVII Gala Reception will take place on February 15.

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Love in the Wild

The Great Outdoors, at times, a place of wonder and excitement. At others, an arena for intense discomfort and fear. In all of these stories? The perfect backdrop for lurve! From grand adventures to silly mishaps, check out some contemporary romances - brought to you by Mother Nature!

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Tax Forms and Filing Your 2024 Income Taxes

Tax time is here! Many Library patrons rely on the Library for tax forms and filing instruction booklets. Here is what to expect if you come into a Library for tax documents as well as information about helpful tax resources.

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A Century Later: Reflections on the Trial of Klansman D.C. Stephenson

The 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 decline of the Indiana KKK, which wielded significant political and social power in the 1920s. A series of events in Marion and Hamilton counties will provide opportunities for education and reflection on this historical turning point.

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Spring 2025 Nonprofit Series

Central Library
The Nonprofit series offers free, in-person workshops on a variety of nonprofit management topics. Workshops are led by local nonprofit experts. We also offer training on using Foundation Directory, a prospecting tool for researching grant funders as well as how to find evidence-based research for grant proposals. These sessions are led by librarians on our Nonprofit Team.

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Find Your Next Great Read

Are you looking for your next read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook or tune in to our televised book club segments!

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Experience the vibrant works of local African American artists at Meet the Artists XXXVII, The Pearl Experience, now on display at Central Library, and join us for family-friendly events in February and March to celebrate the exhibit.