As Indianapolis schools continue to transition to a virtual learning environment, the Indianapolis Public Library is making sure local young scholars have the tools necessary to thrive. In recent weeks, IndyPL staff and AmeriCorps...
The Indianapolis Public Library is adjusting services to keep patrons and employees safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting December 21, the Library will limit in-person services to curbside pick-up of reading materials,...
The Indianapolis Public Library is preparing to break ground on a new Fort Benjamin Harrison Branch and welcomes everyone in the community to give input about services, amenities, and priorities. Community members can offer input by...
It’s the holly jolliest time of the year as the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre and the Indianapolis Public Library present Season’s Readings, a ten-book children’s storytelling series that highlights a diversity of families, cultures...
Large vinyl replicas of 28 Murals for Racial Justice are on display at Central Library through March 27, and additionally are available for checkout from IndyPL. Local artists of color were commissioned to create the murals in June,...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s Lawrence Branch, located at 7898 Hague Road, is officially reopened as of 10:00am Friday, November 13 after being closed over ten months for extensive renovations. The $1.5 million project was the...
The Eagle Branch will be closed from October 27 -29 for a deep clean as a precaution for Covid-19. As of this post (2:45pm on Oct. 27) no staff member has tested positive - this closure and cleaning is a proactive measure because a...
The Library of Congress’ 2020 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, author Jason Reynolds, is bringing an engaging conversation about reading, writing, life, race, family, and everything in between to The Indianapolis...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s East Washington, Southport, and Warren Branches are closed to the public Tuesday, October 20, after two staff members, one who had worked at the East Washington and Southport locations, and a Warren...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library is commemorating its third anniversary this month by partnering with The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper to host an online program and...
The public is invited to offer suggestions for a new branch of The Indianapolis Public Library to replace the current Glendale Branch at the Glendale Shopping Center by participating in a series of online public meetings and...
During September, adults are invited to participate in activities presented by The Indianapolis Public Library in support of “El Tendedero/The Clothesline,” a nearly year-long project sponsored by Women4Change to educate individuals...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s 101st Summer Reading Program, “Imagine Your Story,” attracted 12,477 children and families during the nine-week program that ended on August 1. Young readers devoted 97,209 hours to enhancing their...
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation has received a $140,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to expand the Library’s collection of high-demand materials that explore the issues of race and racial equity. The grant will allow for...
An employee of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library is under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. The staff member learned they had been in close contact with someone who tested positive on July 20 and was sent...
As schools and families face difficult decisions on plans for reopening this fall, The Indianapolis Public Library is reminding parents, teachers and school administrators of its vast array of free books and online resources to keep...
An important step in developing plans for Library service during the next three years continues through July as The Indianapolis Public Library encourages residents ages 13 and older to provide feedback through online and printable...
It’s not too late for children and families to experience the joy of reading by participating in The Indianapolis Public Library’s 101st Summer Reading Program, “Imagine Your Story,” which continues at through August 1. The program’s...
After an extensive renovation that necessitated its closure since December 1, 2020, the Wayne Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library will re-open to the public at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 22. It was the first major renovation for...
The first phase of resuming in-branch patron services will begin on Monday, June 15 at select Indianapolis Public Library locations. The planned re-openings will occur with certain limitations to ensure the safety of patrons and...
Adults and teens are invited to explore theme, “Blacks and the Vote,” during Book Fest 2020, presented as an online event by the Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library on Saturday, June 13 from 1 – 3 p.m. The...
Beginning Monday, June 1, curbside delivery of books and other materials to patrons will be available at most Indianapolis Public Library sites. Since May 18, curbside delivery has been piloted at five select IndyPL locations while...
Children of all ages and families are invited to experience the joy of reading and earn great prizes for their reading activity during The Indianapolis Public Library’s 101st Summer Reading Program, “Imagine Your Story,” beginning...
Beginning Monday, May 18, several Indianapolis Public Library branches as well as Central Library will provide limited service in the form of curbside delivery of books and other materials to patrons. While all Library buildings...
The leader of The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library, Nichelle M. Hayes, has been honored with the Achievement in Arts & Entertainment Award by the Indianapolis Center for...
A vast collection of read-alouds and online activities for kids created and presented by children’s book authors, publishers, and other organizations is available from The Indianapolis Public Library’s website. These creators are...
To support students and teachers who are continuing their academic school year via remote instruction, The Indianapolis Public Library is providing a vast collection of free research and study tools at www.indypl.org that target...
As efforts continue to contain the coronavirus, The Indianapolis Public Library has announced the postponement of all public programs and the continued closure of all Library facilities until further notice. Programs impacted in...
With more children and adults at home while efforts to contain the coronavirus continue, The Indianapolis Public Library is responding by making more eBooks and eAudiobooks available in its collection of free electronic resources...
In support of actions to contain the COVID-19 virus, The Indianapolis Public Library has announced that all locations as well as bookmobile services will suspend services after 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 until further notice. All...
In the interest of public safety relating to efforts to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus, The Indianapolis Public Library has suspended all public events and special programming through Sunday, April 5. However, all Library branches...
Beginning on Monday, March 16, individuals can have their questions answered and receive assistance in filling out 2020 Census forms at most Indianapolis Public Library locations. These free help sessions staffed by representatives...
Newly-named Caldecott Medalist for children’s book illustration Kadir Nelson will present The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation’s 43rd annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture on Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. at the Warren...
The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees has given preliminary approval to the closing of the Fountain Square Branch in May 2020, as part of the Library’s long-range plan announced in 2015 to relocate services to the new West...
Beginning Friday, February 7, free tax preparation to individuals and families with a combined income of $66,000 or less is available throughout the tax season at the East 38th Street Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, 5420 E....
Individuals of all ages are invited to meet Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes during her 2020 “Love Your Library, Share Your Voice” tour that includes visits to all IndyPL locations from January 28 to March 3. Those...
From January 17 – 31, The Indianapolis Public Library will perform system maintenance that will provide long-term database infrastructure to allow the Library to better serve the community. With the exception of Dr. Martin Luther...
