The Indianapolis Public Library

Come Visit Us on The Purple Line! The Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) through IndyGo launches on Sunday, October 13! Two of our locations, the East 38th Street Branch and the Fort Ben Branch will be on the Purple Line! Additionally, IndyGo invites everyone to check out the Prepare for Purple webpage to learn helpful information about traveling on or along the new BRT route! This webpage hosts rider details including how to plan and pay for trips on the Purple Line, as well as route adjustments and operational changes they can expect from the project. Motorist details regarding traffic pattern changes are also explained through graphics and videos.

"Bringing our Pet Adoption Wagon to The Indianapolis Public Library branches allowed us to connect with the community in a meaningful way, promoting pet adoptions and raising awareness about our mission. Plus, the give-back program, where the patrons made crafts for our shelter pets, is a wonderful example of how we can unite to support animals in need and inspire compassion in young readers and their families."- Katie Trennepohl, IndyHumane. #TogetherInEveryChapter #ThisIsIndyPL

The deadline to register to vote in Indiana is today, Monday, October 7, 2024. Find out how to register, learn about early voting, how to request an absentee ballot, and where to find the most convenient voting center. See our FAQ for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about voting and elections.

Congratulations to our Board of Trustees member, Dr. Patricia Payne, for this well-deserved honor!

October is both Crime Prevention Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Scammers are everywhere but you can begin to protect yourself with these 4 tips. Want to learn even more ways to fight off cybercrime? Take a class at your local library! Sessions are available at indypl.org/calendar.

We're kicking off October with a spine-chilling Geography Bee for adults at Central Library on October 7 from 6-7p.m. From haunted peaks to otherwordly rainforests, you’ll journey through the world’s most eerie landscapes in mind-bending trivia and spooky challenges. Compete for the title of Geo Champion while uncovering the ghostly corners of our planet. Enter if you dare! ??

"We want to make reliable information available to the public from a range of sources and perspectives so our patrons can use that information to pursue their own educational goals and come to their own conclusions." Great perspective from Chief Public Services Officer John Helling on how public libraries can help voters make informed decisions. Read the article in the Indianapolis Business Journal by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/gmpscJqW #publiclibraries #election #vote

Looking for reads on political history? Here's a few recommendations to help you explore the past to better understand the present. Find these titles and much more at your local Indianapolis Public Library Branch or find e-books and audiobooks on the Libby app with your library card. Thanks for having us on IndyNow, WXIN-TV Fox 59! https://lnkd.in/g23eXqjg

IndyPL offers a friendly, customer-focused environment where over 600 dedicated and knowledgeable staff members bring their diverse skills to enrich the lives of people of all ages. Our employees are valued as key members of a dynamic institution that is a center of community life and the neighborhoods it serves. We're hiring! Join The Indianapolis Public Library team now! https://lnkd.in/e4ubBV8 #NowHiring #JobOpportunity

?? Calling all book lovers! ?? Join us for a day of fun and connection through the local literary scene at Meet An Author, Be An Author on October 19 at Central Library! Meet and connect with 40+ local authors of all genres, hear readings from their works, and even participate in fun workshops like bookmark making. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with fellow readers and writers through the magic of storytelling! The event runs from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and paid parking is available in Central Library's parking garage on Pennsylvania Street. We'll also have a local food truck on-site throughout the day. For more event info, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gciuiW_C