Indianapolis Public Library

We will be closed tomorrow due to the inclement weather forecast. We remain open today, so please come and stock up on reading materials or you can visit our website, which is available to serve you 24/7. Stay safe!

Due to a fire alarm issue, the Beech Grove Branch is temporarily closed until further notice.

I’m done with speaking engagements for 2025, but at the end of February 2026 I will be giving a talk at the @indylibrary Indianapolis Special Collections Room about the Marion County Poor Farm, a topic which has traditionally attracted less coverage. attend.indypl.org/event/15268287

Due to a water main repair in the area that is affecting their plumbing, the East 38th Street Branch (E38) will be closed until further notice today, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Book Checkouts Soar: IPS Sees 34% jump in library use thanks to @indylibrary Shared System partnership. 📚📚📚 IPS is turning the page on literacy engagement, and the numbers tell a powerful story. myips.org/blog/district/…

Due to continued plumbing issues, the Nora Branch will be closed on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Our #MeritAward in the #Architecture category goes to… @krMArchitecture for its work on the @indylibrary in #Glendale! Congratulations! #MonumentalAwards #ThisIsIndyPL

Organizations that recognize the importance of supporting the well-being of their employees get more present team members and also better output that adds to the bottom line. Our BizVoice® talked with employers on how they are focusing on mental health and building a compassionate culture. Read: bizvoicemagazine.com/wp-content/upl… #mentalhealth

Due to a plumbing issue, the Nora Branch will be closed for the rest of the day today, Friday, October 31, 2025.

Due to a plumbing issue, the East Washington Branch is closed for the rest of today, Thursday, October 2.

Due to continued maintenance, the West Indy Branch will remain closed today, Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Due to maintenance, the West Indianapolis Branch is closed for the rest of the day today, Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Due to continued HVAC issues, the East Washington Branch is closed through Friday, September 19.

Due to a power outage, Southport Branch will be closed today, Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Due to continued HVAC issues, the East Washington Branch is closed through Thursday, September 18.

Due to continued HVAC issues, the East Washington Street Branch is closed today, Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Due to continued HVAC issues, the East Washington Street Branch is closed today, Monday, September 15, 2025.

Our location phone lines may be currently down due to an unexpected technical issue. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.

Due to continued maintenance, the Haughville Branch will be closed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Due to maintenance, the Haughville Branch will be closed today, Monday, September 8, 2025.