Irvington

2027 Renovations

The Irvington Branch will be undergoing renovations in 2027. Branch improvements are expected to include updated carpeting, lighting, plumbing, mechanicals, and a new roof. We will be seeking feedback about what you want to see in your Irvington Branch through surveys sent by email and available in the Branch.

The Irvington Branch will be closed during the renovation process. Services such as book browsing, holds pick-up, public computer access, and programming will be available at all other Indianapolis Public Library locations.

We will keep you up to date on the renovation plans here and through Branch communications, such as emails, signs, and via our staff. We are excited to modernize the building to better serve the Irvington community.

This project will be funded through bonds approved by the Indianapolis City-County Council, which will not increase the current debt service tax rate.

History

This branch has served the Irvington community since 1903 when the Bona Thompson Library was donated to Butler College and soon became a public library branch. Following relocations in 1914 and 1921, a new facility was built on East Washington Street in 1956 and named for Irvington’s distinguished citizen, Hilton U. Brown. The Brown Branch closed its doors in 2001 to make way for the current 16,000-square-foot Irvington Branch that opened later that year.

Dementia Aware Organization

The Irvington Branch staff completed Dementia Aware Organization 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.