Central Library in Indy's downtown is the place for learning, fun, exploration, and treats!…read more Hours of fun immersive play and activities lie ahead when you visit the kids activities center! And when all that great play gets your minis hungry, be sure to head to T Street Eatz for hot dogs, cookies, grilled cheese, and more. And of course who can forget all those books! We left with our minds, hearts, and bellies full! Saturdays from 1 PM to 4 PM they have their activities room open on the third floor for tons of great fun and activities!

This library is an excellent place to host an event and a true community resource. I have attended…read moreseveral events here, from CreativeMornings to a minority career fair, and every experience has been well organized and welcoming. The space is gorgeous, flexible, and works beautifully for both professional and creative gatherings. We also host our neighborhood meetings here, which has been a great experience. The library consistently offers free classes, helpful staff, and access to a wide range of resources that make it more than just a place to study or work. It genuinely serves the community. When I am there working or attending events, I always try to sit by the windows overlooking the courtyard. The view of the skyline is a bonus and makes long days feel lighter. Highly recommend this library for events, meetings, or simply spending a productive day.

One of the libraries I don't visit as often but I took an adult 3D needle felting class which was…read moresuch a fun experience. It was a good opportunity to browse for some books and check out their seed library.

We love the Glendale Library - it was recently redone and is gorgeous, full of natural light and…read morethoughtful details. It was designed specifically to be energy efficient with things like solar panels, electric vehicle stations, and recycled materials. The kids area is thoughtfully designed and full of activities and toys for a range of ages. There are lots of meeting rooms and tables, chairs, and seating area options. They even have a large multipurpose room I've seen with classes, kids parties, and bigger group activities.

Stunning- also, not surprised…read more I had heard for awhile that we would enjoy this library so on a recent day date with my four year old, we ventured north to check it out. We spent a majority of the time in the children's section which boasted several interactive play areas, a private room for events, a STEAM focussed room for workshops and hands-on learning and well-organized book stacks. I appreciated how many book covers they had easily on display and their shelving system. They also have a pet gecko in the kids area. We could have easily spent an hour plus here. Next time, I'll set up for remote work and check out the coffee shop and other seating areas in the library. They have free onsite garage parking, in true Carmel fashion

The Carmel Clay Public Library is as fabulous as you'd expect from Carmel. Think an upscale version…read moreof the Louvre with books and you are getting close. And they've got so much more than books. I visited today and was offered a tour of their Digital Media Lab. Patrons of the library can take advantage of several 3-D printers and only pay for supplies. Cricut machines and software are available to create card, paper products, tee shirt transfers, mugs and more. A state-of-the-art video studio and several audio studios are available for aspiring performers. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and proactively helpful. I got inspiration for an upcoming project that I am working on for a family reunion. One of the staffers printed off information that I needed for my project. The children's area of the library is huge, filled with books, discovery lab, reading areas and an activity room. Toddlers were playing with a few toys during my visit. Upstairs, I found a massive collection of videos and adult books. Several banks of computers were buzzing with patrons taking advantage of the free service. The staff was friendly and happy to show where to find specific books. Comfy seating and work spaces are scattered throughout the facility. Several conference rooms can be reserved for community use. The building is beautiful with a modern architecture that lets in lots of natural light. There is a featured art wall in the lower level. A bookstore and coffee shop are available near the main entrance. There is a parking garage on the south side of the building complete with EV plug stations. Restroom facilities are upscale and immaculate. The library is an easy 5 stars and sets a high standard for libraries.

Loving this addition to downtown and always hoped it would go here for researchers, across from the…read moreIndiana State Library and Indiana Historical Society.

The Indiana State Library is an amazing structure filled with art, history and information. The…read moreLibrary was built to house the collections of the State Library and the Historical Bureau. The original building was completed in 1934 and an addition was opened in 1976. Both sections have different styles with the older section more ornate and the newer section more functional. The building is currently undergoing renovation of the massive limestone exterior. But you can still visit the inside through the entrance on the Northside of the building. A librarian welcomed us as we walked in. We told her we wanted to visit and she described the layout of the library. There is a brochure to help guide your walk through the building. In addition to books, the library carries microfilm with decades of newspapers from across the State. There is a large room filled with computers and microfilm equipment available for public use. The older part of the library was constructed mainly of materials and labor from Indiana. The building is filed with incredible art (murals, carvings and more), marble foyers and magnificent chandeliers. There is a room filled with publications by Indiana authors. A large center for children has fun interactive displays with information about the Statehouse, genealogy and local children's authors. Librarians throughout the library are engaging and eager to assist with research. There is a small gift shop near the entrance called the Nook. Metered street parking is available adjacent to the building or within walking distance.

I have been to this library location numerous times due to my clinical supervisor having clinical…read moresupervision here. We would have it in a room that the library allows you to book out. The space was very big and they have tables and chairs in there. The librarian was nice because the first time there I didn't know where to go and they directed me in the right direction. This library is a nice space and has a lot to offer. If you are in the area you should check this library out.

What a sweet neighborhood library! I've driven past here probably 1000 times and thought to myself…read more"I should stop there and check that out one day. "And, we finally did yesterday! It was the pictures of the aquarium in the children's book section that really caught my eye. It captivated our toddler for at least 15 to 20 minutes watching all of the different fish and crabs. They have a great little kids play section along with the books and we noticed some folks heading out from a children's birthday party. It seems like a great location to host a gathering! I was enjoyed perusing the children's books- they had a variety in different languages and several highlighting different cultural celebrations that caught my eye. They also have a handful of computers for both children and adults. Parking is easy off the backside of the building. I can't wait till the seed library returns in February and March for folks to take home and start their summer gardens. So grateful for public library system and can't wait to explore more more in the year ahead!

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!

This is the cutest library that I've ever been to. My daughter sometimes comes here to charge up…read moreher car and it's just adorable inside I highly recommend.

This local library is delightful! It's medium-sized, as far as libraries go (definitely smaller…read morethan Central Library and smaller than Greenwood), but it packs a lot of stuff in there. There is a decent-sized community room for events, located right up front. The back of the library has 2 private study rooms that you can reserve; each fits around 4 people and includes a dry erase board. Then it has a BOOTH that is very coffee shop style and includes outlets. There are multiple tables and seating places. Around 20 computers set up for the public to use. The selection includes a little of everything. If they don't have something you want, the IPL overall likely has it, and they can do a request to have that item delivered to Southport Library for your pick-up. How cool! Reserving items is easier than it was back in the day. You can do self check-out and it goes by quickly - you can even have the reminder emailed to you! Plus, this area of town is home to many immigrants (Chin refugees from Burma and more) and they have signs in multiple languages. Love the inclusivity. Libraries are wonderful.

It's very loud and not good for studying here. This place is…read morenot run as a library. It's a kids play gym. They let kids run around and scream and crawl and play in the aisles; I even heard one who looked to be about eight years old yelling expletives multiple times. There don't seem to be many parents around. When I was a kid, we would get in trouble if we were loud in the library. These kids have no consideration for the people around them and their parents don't seem to care to teach it to them. I've spent hours here, but I think this is my last time coming to this location. The Greenwood libraries or other Indianapolis libraries are much nicer and quieter.

We spent our morning bopping around Garfield Park neighborhood and I was excited to knock out…read moreanother library with my toddler. This location is congenitally nestled into the actual park neighboring the conservatory, a bus stop and several restaurants and bakeries. In the summer months, it neighbors the fabulous Garfield Park farmers market. Parking can easily be found on site and it's less tab. A fifteen minute drive from downtown. As for the library itself, it's a bit on the older side with not nearly as much natural light as you'll find out the other newer libraries. I also found that the staff wasn't as engaging as I've seen elsewhere. Nonetheless, we enjoyed finding some new books and kid books to take for the road. I also thought the kids book section was organized in a somewhat odd way making it hard to see very many covers, they had a few displays, but otherwise you had to pull them in and out, which can be a little chaotic with little hands. Overall, a lovely neighborhood library, and part of our rotation.

This branch of the library is small but mighty. Located on Shelby right off of the park- the branch…read morehas a computer lab, amble kids & adult section and tables for studying. When I worked closer to this branch- I would stop by to pick up holds. I did a program a few weekends ago out of this branch and the library staff member was friendly and helpful.

Wonderful community library! Free WiFi and lots of tables to study at. Love the drive-up book reread more

I have been to the Joyce Winner West Branch of CCPL a couple times. Joyce Winner was a local…read morephilanthropist and avid book reader. When she passed, her husband James Winner, seized the opportunity to support the newly constructed library in her honor. Joyce was well known in the community and within local book clubs. Today, her legacy is vivid throughout the beautiful library facility in West Clay. There is a photo of Joyce in the Children's Area of the library. The library is new, upscale with lot's of book-themed art and fixtures. The children's section has a great selection of colorful and award winning titles. There are study areas upstairs offering a quiet work space. And of course, there is free WiFi throughout out. The librarians are wonderfully helpful and engaging. This week, I took my granddaughter to the library. We read several books by the cozy fireplace in the sunroom area. I also read the daily newspapers. We picked up several of the monthly craft kits available to stimulate creativity of the patrons. My granddaughter also worked on the large mosaic puzzle that changes monthly in the library. Books that are not available at this branch can be ordered from other branches. There is street parking out front. This is a wonderful little library with a lot of interesting activities. Don't forget to pick up the Spice of the Month packet at the front desk (the April spice is rosemary).

What a fabulous, low-key and today Indy library! I've been intentionally placing our holds at new…read moreto us libraries to work our way through all of the locations. We had the pleasure of visiting the Eagle Branch over the weekend and were delighted to find an abundance of natural light, lots of folks busy reading, studying, etc, a great kids section, sees library and easy self checkout kiosks. They also had an impressive recipe book and children's book selection. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here and will be back soon!

A spacious library with sections for everyone! I was able to find a seat and get some work done…read moreeasily. There are private rooms for if you have a study partner/group.