COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics
Partners: Marion County Public Health Department & the Indiana Department of Health and HealthNet's Mobile Unit & Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) Medical Team
You may call ahead to confirm clinic hours before arriving. See a helpful FAQ from the Marion County Health Department.
- College Avenue
317-275-4320
4180 North College Avenue
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Garfield Park
317-275-4490
2502 Shelby Street (mobile unit outside)
Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Additional vaccine clinics can be found through the State of Indiana's website.
ABCs of Diabetes Classes
Partner: Marion County Health Department
Adults are invited to this diabetes education series instructed by the Marion County Public Health Department. Topics include eating healthier, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications. Attendees should plan to attend all four sessions. The ABCs of Diabetes program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialist. This four-part series includes instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. This program is free and open to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, family members and friends. See the ABCs of Diabetes Schedule & Register.
Gun Locks
Partner: Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Free, easy to use gun locks are available at all our locations. Gun locks secure a gun and keep it from firing, ensuring safety in homes with curious children. Anyone who desires a free gun lock need only visit their nearest Indianapolis Public Library branch and ask the staff for one. It will be provided at no cost, with no questions asked.
Lead Screening Kits
Partner: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Center for Urban Health
Residents can screen their homes and yards for lead by picking up free Lead Screening Kits at all locations. Simply drop by the Library location closest to your home, pick up a Kit, collect samples, then return your Kit with those samples to The Library. Learn more about this program.
Our Legacy Starts Now - A Summit to Empower a Lead-Free Indy
Central Library Thursday, September 19 rom 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Lead Summit is a gathering of individuals and organizations interested in preventing childhood lead exposure. Take part in Lead-Free Indy's conversation on identifying gaps in lead poisoning prevention and collaborating for community empowerment. Discover how the LeadADVISOR, a new innovative, easy-to-use housing registry tool, will be a game-changer in Marion County's pro-active lead-poisoning prevention and public health initiatives. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees. Learn more and register for the Summit.
If you would like to check out library resources about lead, here's a list of What You Need to Know About Lead.
Empower Booklets
Partner: Bwana Clements, author
The EMPOWER (Engagement Manual for Police Outcomes Where Everyone's Respected) booklet, for ages 12 and up, is designed to educate Hoosiers about what they need to know when interacting with law enforcement officials. It was created by community leader Bwana Clements and is based on Indiana law. In a WTHR interview Clements described the booklet’s purpose, "This is what you have the right to do and this is what you don't have the right to do. This is what police are able to do, this is what they are not able to do.” WTHR further reported Metro Police Chief Randal Taylor’s response to the booklet, "This is great information for the people our officers have sworn to protect and serve," said Taylor. "It's important that people just don't learn their rights, but that we have conversations about each right and talk about best practices, so our community and police relationship is respectful on both sides." EMPOWER booklets are available for pick-up at all our locations.
Take charge of your health with help from the Library! You can find online and in-person exercise, mindfulness, or cooking classes, and other health related programs. We can also help you find reliable, trusted resources to manage good health and get access to medical research tools too. See our blog posts about health & wellness that cover both research assistance and reading recommendations.