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.
Additional vaccine clinics can be found through the State of Indiana's website.
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.
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.
Partner: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Center for Urban Health
Residents can screen their soil 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 lead screening kits. If you would like to check out library resources about lead, here's a list of What You Need to Know About Lead.
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.