Indianapolis, IN – November 25, 2024 – The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees held its Annual Meeting, which included the election of officers for the upcoming year. Trustees are elected to one-year terms, with newly...
Four Indianapolis Public Library employees have been awarded the newly launched Lillian Childress Hall Scholarship, designed to support the educational advancement of Library staff members from underrepresented backgrounds. The...
The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to welcome New York Times-bestselling children’s book author and illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal to Central Library on Tuesday, November 19, from 6–7 p.m. for an engaging author talk....
The Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee, in support of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC), presents Fall Fest 2024 and Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XVIII. The celebration takes place Saturday,...
The Indianapolis Public Library invites the community to celebrate local literature at Meet an Author, Be an Author, a book fair and day of workshops, activities, and connections on Saturday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee is hosting its annual Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge, open to students in grades 6-12. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to express themselves through...
The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to invite business owners and entrepreneurs to attend a series of programs designed to educate and inspire. Our Small Business Series, launching on September 9 and running until October 1 at...
The Indianapolis Public Library is pleased to announce a series of free, in-person workshops designed to help the community build and manage nonprofit organizations. These workshops will cover a range of essential topics, including...
The Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library has received the Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Indiana in the category for new construction projects costing greater than $5 million. This...
Anthony Radford, the founder of The Indianapolis Public Library’s annual Meet the Artist exhibit and gala, a retired Library employee, and a current member of The Indianapolis Public Library's African American History Committee...
More than 26,140 kids, teens, and adults took part in The Indianapolis Public Library’s 105th Summer Reading Program, which ended on July 31. Readers devoted 21,901,629 minutes to reading while earning prizes generously donated by...
The Indianapolis Public Library is proud to announce the new Quick Reads Collection, designed to support adults and teens who are learning to read. The books in the collection feature basic reading levels and shorter page counts to...
The Indianapolis Public Library received the 2024 Marion County Friend of Extension award at the Purdue Extension Annual Meeting held on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The Marion County Friend of Extension Award is a new award from Purdue...
INDIANAPOLIS – In the fall of 2024, the Indianapolis Public Library’s Shared System will expand to include eight additional schools from the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) system, enhancing students' access to both physical and...
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library for its annual comprehensive...
It’s not too late for kids and families to register for The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program, which continues through Saturday, July 31 at all IndyPL locations. As of July 1, 19,930 kids are actively...
The Indianapolis Public Library’s annual Meet an Author, Be an Author Book Fair is taking place on October 19, 2024, between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Central Library From 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., attendees can take part in a local...
Indianapolis, IN – July 2, 2024 – The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to announce its participation in the Hoosier Well-Being Data Project (HWDP), an initiative led by the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a subsidiary of the...
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2024 The Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners voted on June 25 to appoint Dr. Lisa Riolo to the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees for a term that ends Dec. 31, 2026....
Public Invited to Vote in Support of Monument. "Monument," an art installation and Book Share Station located outside of Central Library, has made the list of Top 100 public sculptures in this year's CODAawards. The Top 100 entries...
The Indianapolis Public Library believes that Indianapolis flourishes thanks to the strength and dynamism brought by immigrants, refugees, and diverse groups within the community. Through its Meet Your Neighbor programming series, The...
The Haughville Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library will partner with the Hawthorn Community Center to host the Near West Job Fair on May 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The job fair is free for employers and participants. Over a...
Indianapolis, IND (May 16, 2014)— The Indianapolis Public Library has been awarded a Community Read grant of $750 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of “All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack,...
The Indianapolis Public Library is partnering with IndyHumane for this year’s pet-themed Summer Reading Program, taking place June 1 through July 31. The IndyHumane Pet Adoption Wagon will be at select library branches in June and...
The Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library invites the public to the 7th annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, taking place Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event will celebrate the African...
On May 4, 2024, the Indianapolis community is invited to stop by any Indianapolis Public Library location to celebrate Free Comic Book Day by picking up a free comic book, while supplies last. Comic books are available for all ages....
Indianapolis, IN - New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson will visit Central Library on April 30 at 6 p.m. to participate in a talk and Q&A session for teens and adults. A book sale and signing will...
The Indianapolis Public Library has promoted Alexus Hunt to the position of manager of the Center for Black Literature and Culture (CBLC). Hunt will plan, direct, and oversee the operations, fiscal health, staff, and volunteers of...
The Indianapolis Public Library and WFYI Public Media are excited to celebrate Día del Niño at Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Library. Inspired by one of public television's most...
The Indianapolis Public Library is expanding its collection of Braille books in February 2024. This initiative will contribute to The Library’s strategic goal of fostering an inclusive collection by supporting patrons who are blind,...
The Indianapolis Public Library has digitized the history of Oasis of Hope Baptist Church, a church whose rich history has been a staple of Indy’s Martindale-Brightwood community since it opened its doors in 1938 as 16th Street...
Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman promoted to principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, will be The Indianapolis Public Library's featured speaker at the 45th Annual Marian McFadden Memorial...
The Indianapolis Public Library invites the community to learn how to build a nonprofit organization via a series of free, in-person programs covering various nonprofit management topics. The Spring 2024 Nonprofit Workshop Series at...
INDIANAPOLIS — In Spring 2024, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will enhance the learning experience for about 5,000 additional students thanks to an expanded partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL). Twelve...
The long-anticipated Glendale Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library is set to open to the public on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 10 a.m. The 24,800 square-foot Branch, located at the site of the former John Strange Elementary...
The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Schoettle has been appointed Director of Central Library. Her appointment will be effective January 28. Schoettle will oversee the staff, facility, and...
Highlights from the January 2024 board meeting. The Library and Local Literacy Rates iRead-3 is an assessment of foundational reading skills for third graders. In Marion County, IRead-3 pass rates are below the state average. The...
Meet the Artists, an annual exhibit celebrating Indianapolis’ prominent African American artists, will return to celebrate its 36th anniversary at Central Library. This year’s showcase will feature an “All-Star” theme, paying tribute...
The Indianapolis Public Library is launching a collection of pre-loaded audiobook devices known as Playaways in January 2024. This initiative will boost literacy, help bridge the digital divide, and enhance technology access for...
