Glendale

3660 East 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220

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Glendale Hours
Mon - Tue 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun 1 - 5 p.m.
Glendale
Exterior Glendale Branch

The Broad Ripple community has enjoyed library service at various sites since 1930. The first stand-alone library opened in 1949 adjacent to School No. 80 and continued at that location until a larger branch opened in Broad Ripple Park in 1986. Facing a need for continued growth, the Glendale Branch was constructed in 2000 in Glendale Mall and became the country’s first full-service library located in a major shopping mall. In 2024, a new 24,800 square-foot Branch located at the site of the former John Strange Elementary School opened. The move into this new space began the next chapter of service to the vibrant Glendale community.

"I remember going to the old Broad Ripple Library in the village and then leaving the northeast side for a while and coming back to raise my family. My husband and boys are here - raised them coming up through John Strange in the Washington Township schools and bringing them to the Glendale Library to introduce them to the incredible value that libraries provide our community and our families and our students and launching their lives of learning in our communities." - Indiana State Representative Carey Hamilton

Dementia Friendly Certified

this is a dementia friendly location

The Glendale Branch staff completed Dementia Friendly Business Training to learn the basics of dementia and how to create an environment that supports those living with dementia and their care partners as individuals.


Amenities & Services

Internet Access

  • Public computers with Microsoft Office
  • Early learning computer stations
  • Free Wi-Fi

Meeting Space

Study Rooms

Accessible Workstation

Assistive Technology

Exam Proctoring

Self-Services

  • Checkout
  • Color printer
  • Color copy machine

    PLEASE NOTE: Personal paper cannot be used in Library printers/copiers.

  • Document scanner
  • Mobile printing service
  • ScanEZ Kiosk

Outgoing Fax

Blood Pressure Monitor & Information Hub

Bike Rack

Walk-Up Book Return

Drive-Up Book Return

Seed Library (March-October)

Upcoming Events at Glendale
Paws to Read @ Glendale Paws to Read @ Glendale Glendale Branch

Beginning or reluctant readers ages 6 - 11 are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. It's a great way to improve a child's reading skills and self-confidence. Register online or call the branch at 317-275-4410, ext. 4.

Cover Crops and End of Season Garden Tasks Cover Crops and End of Season Garden Tasks Glendale Branch

As the gardening season moves into Fall there are still things to do. We’ll talk about cover crops, crop rotation and how to get your garden tools ready for winter storage. This is a time to celebrate your victories and plan for next year.

Adult Book Discussion at Glendale - Tuesday Night Readers Adult Book Discussion at Glendale - Tuesday Night Readers Glendale Branch

The book to be discussed is "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley.

Branch Manager
Jena Mattix
Jena Mattix

Hi, I'm Jena Mattix, Branch Manager for Glendale. I like to read Young Adult (YA) books. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!

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