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Martindale-Brightwood


2434 North Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46218

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Martindale-Brightwood 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 Closed
Martindale-Brightwood

The Brightwood Branch opened in 1901 as the sixth public library in Indianapolis. It served the Brightwood community at several locations along Station Street, one street west of a North Sherman Avenue storefront site which opened in 1972. A 1996 renovation at the North Sherman Avenue location doubled the size of the branch to 5,400 square feet. In 2020, a brand-new branch building, across the street from the previous branch, was completed and re-named as the Martindale-Brightwood Branch.

Dementia Friendly Certified

this is a dementia friendly location

The Martindale-Brightwood 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 Room

Accessible Workstation

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 services
  • ScanEZ Kiosk

Outgoing Fax

Walk-Up Book Return

Drive-Up Book Return

Bike Rack

Seed Library (March-October)

Upcoming Events at Martindale-Brightwood
The Village

The Village

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

Join others to create yarn pompoms that become part of a large-scale fiber art piece called The Village. This artwork will eventually be 24 feet wide and 8 feet high, and represents the best of Indianapolis Arts. It can't be made without assistance from each other.

Using Your Tax Refund Wisely

Using Your Tax Refund Wisely

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

For many people, your tax refund is the largest amount of money you receive at one time. This workshop outlines how to use your tax refund dollars more effectively to help you achieve your financial goals.

Using Your Tax Refund Wisely

Using Your Tax Refund Wisely

Martindale-Brightwood Branch

For many people, your tax refund is the largest amount of money you receive at one time. This workshop outlines how to use your tax refund dollars more effectively to help you achieve your financial goals.

Branch Manager
Theresa Coleman

Theresa Coleman

Hi, I'm Theresa Coleman, Branch Manager for Martindale-Brightwood. I love to read psychological thrillers and mysteries. Some of my favorite authors are James McBride, and Jennifer Hillier. 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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