The library layout is really cool. However when I took my nonspeaking Autistic 4 yr old to the…read morechildren's section, the librarians did not want her to touch the books in the shelves. They said they were afraid she would knock them down, but she was not doing that. She is a sensory seeker and wanted to touch them and see their bright colors. She did not knock any books down, but her Autistic stimming seemed to unnerve the librarians who asked me (mom) to not allow her to press on the books. Since she has Autism level three it is not possible to have her follow those instructions because she cannot understand them. I would ask that the library staff try to be more inclusive of children with disabilities and to allow them to touch the books. If she had been allowed to finish touching the books, she would have been able to settle down and then sit down and look through one. My daughter was not making a mess of any kind. This experience caused us unnecessary stress, made us feel unwelcome, and my daughter did not understand what she had done wrong

This library is what all others should aspire to be! The staff are genuinely passionate and kind…read more They are always available to answer questions or recommendations. Their social media is great for engaging with the community and they have great children's programming.

Working remotely at the Southport branch was a great experience. Free wi-fi at Indianapolis Public…read moreLibrary branches is always a plus. It was easy to find and connect to the network. I always enjoy browsing and checking out books when I stop by. The seed library was the highlight. There were many varieties and other gardening resources that make home gardening accessible. I also enjoyed the layout. There were cubicle type spaces for semi-private working and easy device charging. There were also group private spaces and collaborative spaces. Working next to the collaborative spaces was a little distracting because I could hear others' conversations, but other than that it was a great experience.

We are slowly but surely working our way through all of the libraries within the IPL system. This…read morepast weekend, we popped into the Southport location because we have never visited and found ourselves on the southside. It was a great time to check it out with all of the summer reading program activations under way. We quickly made our way to the kids section to pick up a few audiobooks and baby books, and then grabbed a few recipe books as well. The staff was very friendly when we went to check in our summer reading chart and retrieve a prize. Overall a positive and smooth experience. I would say this isn't one of the more refreshed or stunning locations. I wish it had more natural light and kids activity stations similar to some of the other spots. They all are getting so sexy-it's hard to keep up!

Love love love this library! We are frequent patrons of this library. Our family has a great time…read morehere. Our son has read over 1000 books over 4 years n is thirsty for more great reading experiences. We love abundant resources for learning and information. We also love their movies DVD rentals options. Love it!

Wow! I was on the hunt for a new-to-us library on Yelp and stumbled upon this stunning newer…read morelibrary in the West Perry (south Indy) area. The sleek Scandinavian design of the exterior had me at "hello". Spoiler alert: the inside is just as beautiful. The space features large wrap around windows, a fireplaces, sleek lines and a dedicated children's and teens section that are clearly spaced off from the adult section of the library. I also appreciated their clean bathrooms and outdoor covered patio overlooking a treeline. The children's section was laid out really well with books displayed in a way that's easier for short kiddos to read the titles and explore what's available. We ended up leaving with a variety of recipe, travel and kid books. I can't believe there weren't more people here. It was a 20 min. drive from downtown but worth every bit of the drive. Can't wait to return!

One of my favorite things about living in Marion County is having access to ALL of Indianapolis'…read morelibraries, and there are many! This location is our current favorite, almost solely for their kids section. You'll find a stack of grocery baskets when you first enter, and we love that. We like to get enough kids books to have at least 2 bedtime stories a night, plus extra for our calming nook. Each kid can grab a basket and so do I. I believe they have plastic bags available to take your collection of books home, but I use reusable totes for the 20-30 books that we end up with. They do a great job of putting a nice selection right up front of books that compliment the season and current events, and that includes children's books. That's the first place I look before we head to the children's section. Not only is the children's section large, it is sectioned off quite nicely, so I don't feel the anxiety of trying to keep their voices low. I feel completely secure in allowing the 3 of us to wander around, independently, collecting books. My girls enjoy the games available to them on the computers and also the interactive area that holds Legos and fun seating. Books are also separated by topics and themes for the younger/learning to read crowd and placed into bins with photos as labels. I absolutely love this and it's helped my 5 and 6 year olds pick out some really great, age appropriate books. There is also a really pretty outdoor patio that you enter thru the children's section, where you could sit and read or study. I would love to check it out when the weather is nicer. This location also has a step stool up at check out, so younger kids can check out their own books. The girls have their own cards and check out the books they've chosen themselves, and they really enjoy the process of checking out and loading up their books on their own. This location is definitely a gem for local youth and their parents.

An excellent little branch library on the south east side of Indianapolis. It's a very comfortable…read moreplace pretty building very open. They have periodicals, audiobooks, movies, tons of books, music, and even a seed loan. As in most libraries, it's very quiet with books on the racks and a number of computers around to look at the catalog. There are also a number of individual computer stations with online access for those who do not have their own available or want to use it for research. They have a big welcome desk in the middle that can help with customer service issues, as well as the checkout area with a few librarians there helping through the completely electronic process. I didn't even need to talk to anyone to check my books out. I scanned my card, scanned my books and printed out my own receipt. They have a couple of training rooms or public rooms that are able to be utilized by the public and run a summer book reading program for children, which was always very popular with my kids. I usually can find what I'm looking for. Sometimes things are checked out, but you can go online and check other local libraries in the system and reserve the books, have them sent to this library for pick up later, or just go pick them up myself at the other branch. Lots of kids in here today and activities going on all the time but they kept the kids quiet and did it in a way where the kids could have fun and learn all at the same time.

This library branch has a small but mighty feel. It's not the biggest branch of a library I've ever…read moreseen, but it's also not the smallest AND it has plenty of books, movies and music available on site. The children's section is the majority, it seems, which makes sense as most events here seem to be for kiddos, too. The teen section is limited to one of the shelves, which I find really sad. YA books are important, and having resources and "fun" reading material for teenagers matters. Plus, I myself enjoy a good YA read, so teens aren't the only ones missing out. The "adults" have plenty of shelves and they seem to divide out the content pretty well between categories. There are two small private rooms available for studying or working that would likely fit 5-8 people from what I've seen. Maybe a little more, even. The main library is pretty quiet every time I've gone, though, so it may not even be necessary for you if you need to settle in to study, read or work awhile. The hold pickup system and checking out is great! I can waltz right in, head over to the pick up shelves and find my items. Then the self checkout is so convenient. I've been in and out in five minutes before, which is so nice! Overall, it's a decent library branch! Things could be a little better, but I'll take it as is for now. :)

I like this extension library because it is conveniently located, has courteous staff, and saves me…read morethe trouble of driving all the way to Martinsville to check out a book or movie. The Library is also part of the Evergreen Indiana sharing program, so even if they don't have the item you are looking for on their shelves, they have a reasonable chance of finding another library that may share it and conveniently hold it for you. Review #1181

Love this location and it's easy access to 37/69. The librarians are super nice and knowledgeable!…read more So many activities and children's books- it's our go to library in the county. Don't forget you can request books to be available at this (smaller) branch!

Best volunteer experience I've had! Not only are they organized, they are efficient, and focused on…read moretheir mission to help as many people as possible. I had heard of Fletcher Place food pantry, but I didn't realize how much this location offers. Check it out: 1. Thrift store. People can come and shop around the store to score clothes, shoes, and household items for free. All clothes have been donated from the community and are sorted in the basement by volunteers. Clothing in the store is nice and any stained clothing is given to Salvation Army. Anything the Salvation Army can't use is given to a company in Canada that turns them into rags. Nothing is wasted and the thrift store staff says that their goal is for people to leave feeling better about themselves. That's why the store is so clean, organized, and friendly. 2. Preschool. There are two preschool classrooms for kids. Not only do they receive education, but teachers will pick out clothing from the thrift store for the children if they are not adequately dressed. Children then get to keep the clothes. There is also a large library that allows students to choose books from (to keep) each week. 3. Kitchen. The top floor has a large multi-purpose room that is often used for meals. Churches come in every day and donate food and cooking ability. No one is ever turned down from receiving food. An average of 120 people are fed every meal. The facility is super nice and always clean- but only with the help of volunteers. The building is also very secure and they always have plenty for volunteers to do. They also have an e-mail newsletter they send out about volunteer opportunities. *There is a big Christmas event in which you take families "shopping" throughout the building to get all necessities and Christmas presents. Very cool. They're looking for help* Check this place out if you've never been. They're doing great things!

This is where you bring donations. Don't take them to the chain donation drop off center where…read moreyour stuff is sold. Bring your clothes, blankets, shoes here, where they will be given away to people that really really need them. They also operate a free food pantry so you can bring food items for needy families. After donating a cart load of stuff, they gave me a receipt for tax purposes. On the way out I also noticed a community garden and produce stand that probably operates in the summer. My wife is a Girl Scout troop leader and they often come here to volunteer, sorting food items and helping to sort and display other donations.

Being a librarian myself, I knew that I had to get a library card as soon as I moved to Franklin…read more The Franklin branch of the Johnson County Public Library is in a nice location that straddles the college and town. The staff were very welcoming and the location has a nice collection. Best of all, JCPL has plenty of regular events that I'm looking forward to attending in the future.

Part of the four location Johnson County Public Library network, the Franklin Library is able to…read moreprovide reading and listening materials to local customers. Parking is free along the frontage driveway that parallels State Street. Inside, there is a lobby with restrooms and meeting rooms, and beyond the lobby, is the main library room. Books are mainly to the right of the central checkout counter. Audio (books and cd's) and video are to the left. There are also checkout stations as well as computers available. The library has a reciprocal borrowing agreement with the Greenwood Public Library which is part of the Evergreen integrated library system. This agreement allows sharing of materials beyond the county line. For residents of Johnson County, there is no additional fee for getting an ID card, though out of county residents can either pay an annual fee to get access to the materials or can get a card from their own library if it is also a part of the Evergreen system too. Nice place....clean and orderly...lots of materials on hand. Review #2196

We went to the kids section and had so much fun! I was really surprised they redid the Babysitters…read moreClub series! They had a theater for the children, displays of books for Halloween, and for Where the Wild Things Are. They have clean bathrooms, polite staff, and a large selection of books. I was very impressed with the amount of room there is in the kids section for children to play!

My family and I went into this Barnes & Noble when we're in the area visiting family I like going…read moreto the Barnes & Noble. They're always nice. This bookstore was top-notch for sure it delivered everything that you could want. It had wonderful staff members. They had a great selection of books great selection of toys for the younger kids, and just saw a nice comfy feeling on the inside.

Indianapolis Public Library - Beech Grove is a cute and quaint location. The teen and children's…read moresection are exceptionally designed and definitely attract a crowd. I went for some free wi-fi access to complete some remote work. They have private rooms available, but all were occupied when I arrived. I suggest getting there early or reserving in advance if a private room is needed. Overall it was a great location to work from.

This is a perfectly normal, average, local library. Having an Indianapolis library card, you have…read moreaccess to all of the multiple branches across the city. Great perk of the many branches if that you can drop materials off at almost any of the branches, even if that is not where it is originally from My usual experience here is the lazy version--meaning I put things on hold from the comfort of my own bed and then go to pick them up when the library kindly texts me that my items are ready. The Beech Groce library is always very organized with holds to be picked up at the front. I chose this method because 1. Sometimes it is easier than aimlessly walking around. 2. The particular branch rarely has new items available and 3. I can put things on hold as I think of them (poor memory rejoice!) Staff is always friendly and helpful, the building appears to have multiple programs for the community to attend, parking lot is shabby (but will hold cars) and facility is always clean and newly remodeled!