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The Indianapolis Public Library enriches lives and builds communities through lifelong learning. We monitor/post M-F 9-5 & special events. #ThisIsIndyPL

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Due to a plumbing issue, the Nora Branch will be closed for the rest of the day today, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

23.07.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to a planned follow-up neighborhood water shutdown by Citizens Energy Group, the East Washington Street Branch will be closed on Monday, July 14, 2025.

10.07.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to a planned neighborhood water shutdown by Citizens Energy Group, the East Washington Street Branch will be closed on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

08.07.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Books that include β€œon violence and violence against women”, β€œfierce little thing”, β€œmonogamy”, β€œperfect little children”

Books that include β€œon violence and violence against women”, β€œfierce little thing”, β€œmonogamy”, β€œperfect little children”

Photos of books that include the president’s daughter, our Lady of mysterious ailments, mad, honey, going rogue, under the rainbow, and baby teeth

Photos of books that include the president’s daughter, our Lady of mysterious ailments, mad, honey, going rogue, under the rainbow, and baby teeth

Photographs of books that include consensual hex, the queen of hearts, finding Dorothy, the house of impossible beauties, and things we left behind

Photographs of books that include consensual hex, the queen of hearts, finding Dorothy, the house of impossible beauties, and things we left behind

My book haul from this week’s @indylibrary.bsky.social book sale! Will I ever read everything I own? No. Does it bring me joy to be surrounded by books? Absolutely. (Link to their Foundation to join as a Friend of the Library & sale dates in my LinkTree!) #booksky πŸ“šπŸ’™ #hoosiers #Indianapolis

23.06.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to continued power-related issues, the East 38th Street Branch will be closed on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

20.06.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to a plumbing issue, the Nora Branch will be closing for the remainder of the day today, Friday, June 20, 2025.

20.06.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to power and plumbing issues, the East 38th Street Branch will be closed today, Friday, June 20, 2025

20.06.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A smiling Ashley C. Ford and Mychal Threets at the Indianapolis Central Library

A smiling Ashley C. Ford and Mychal Threets at the Indianapolis Central Library

Ashley C. Ford and Mychal Threets on stage at the Indianapolis Central Library

Ashley C. Ford and Mychal Threets on stage at the Indianapolis Central Library

If you ever have the opportunity to talk about books, libraries, literacy, history or ANYTHING with Ashley C. Ford… seize the opportunity with all of the joy in the world πŸ“š 😊

✨ @smashfizzle.bsky.social

16.06.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 493    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2

Meeting this super smart, super sweet person is already a 2025 highlight! Cheers to Mychal, Indianapolis Public Library, and always, BOOKS βœ¨πŸ“šπŸ’œ

16.06.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 196    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
Smiling child in a round reading nook at the Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.

Smiling child in a round reading nook at the Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.

What are you #CurrentlyReading?

#bookSky

12.06.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to a continued staff shortage, the West Indianapolis Branch will be closed today, Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

04.06.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The West Indianapolis Branch will be closed for the remainder of the day today, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

03.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to a plumbing issue, East Washington Street Branch will be closed for the remainder of the day today, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

03.06.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Martindale-Brightwood Branch will be closed today, April 29, 2025.

29.04.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Martindale-Brightwood Branch will be closed for the remainder of the day today, Monday, April 28, 2025.

28.04.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Grateful to @indylibrary.bsky.social for offering so much wonderful programming, including the free Tai Chi class today on World Tai Chi Day!

27.04.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Due to the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon route, the Haughville Branch will open at noon on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

24.04.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Drawn to the Library for National Library Week cartoon featuring pictures of people reading, cartooning, sewing, and asking a librarian a question

Drawn to the Library for National Library Week cartoon featuring pictures of people reading, cartooning, sewing, and asking a librarian a question

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek! We're celebrating the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning all week long!

07.04.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mother and daughter sit in a brightly colored chair reading a picture book.

Mother and daughter sit in a brightly colored chair reading a picture book.

What are you #CurrentlyReading?

#booksky #HoosierSky

02.04.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Group of  children smiling while looking for books in the bookshelves at the Fort Ben Branch Library.

Group of children smiling while looking for books in the bookshelves at the Fort Ben Branch Library.

What are you #CurrentlyReading?

#booksky #HoosierSky

25.03.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free workshops at the Central Library teach nonprofit leadership Learn how to write a grant, choose board members and pitch yourself to funders.

Are you interested in starting your own #nonprofit? Take one of our free workshops on funding, grant writing, board management, and more. Workshops begin this weekend.
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20.02.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With its 40th anniversary on horizon, β€œMeet the Artists” exhibition at @indylibrary.bsky.social remains fresh thanks to emerging talent. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: shorturl.at/cXsCN #HoosierSky

14.02.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Valentine Picture Books to Share with your Favorite Little Crush - The Indianapolis Public Library Valentine Picture Books to Share with your Favorite Little Crush by IndyPL_Recommends_Kids - a staff-created list : Snuggle up and read every day but especially on Valentine's Day! Here are some sweet...

Snuggle up and read every day but especially on Valentine's Day! Here are some sweet picture books with a lot of heart, the biggest "awwww", and love. indypl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1...

13.02.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book jackets from the top 2024 reads as selected by Indianapolis Public Library staff.

Book jackets from the top 2024 reads as selected by Indianapolis Public Library staff.

What are you #CurrentlyReading?

12.02.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Black talent celebrated at Indianapolis Public Library The Indianapolis Public Library's "Meet the Artists" exhibit to showcase works from local African American artists, celebrating their creativity and talents.

The Indianapolis Public Library's "Meet the Artists" exhibit to showcase works from local African American artists, celebrating their creativity and talents.

05.02.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@indylibrary is following 20 prominent accounts