Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis

Name: Indianapolis Public Library
Address: 40 E Saint Clair St, Indianapolis, 46204, United States
Telephone: (317) 275-4100

#70 among attractions in Indianapolis

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Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis

Facts and practical information

The Indianapolis Public Library, formerly known as the Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library, is the public library system serving the citizens of Marion County, Indiana, United States and its largest city, Indianapolis. The library was founded in 1873 and has grown to include a Central Library building, located adjacent to the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, and 24 branch libraries spread throughout the county. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1873 (151 years ago)Built: 1917 (107 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'43"N, 86°9'24"W

Address

40 E Saint Clair StDowntown Indianapolis (North Meridian)Indianapolis 46204 United States

Contact

(317) 275-4100

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Day trips

Indianapolis Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Indiana War Memorial, City Market, Scottish Rite Cathedral.

0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
24 min walk • Circle Centre Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Circle Centre Mall was opened to the public on September 8, 1995, and incorporates existing downtown structures such as the former L. S. Ayres flagship store.
0.4 miS
Memorial, Military museum, Monuments and statues
Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis
10 min walk • The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza is an urban feature located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, originally built to honor the veterans of World War I.
0.7 miS
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
18 min walk • The Indianapolis City Market is a historic public market located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1821 and officially opened in its current facility in 1886. The market building is a one-story, rectangular brick building trimmed in limestone. It has a front gable center section flanked by square towers.
~950 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Event space
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis
5 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana is a historic building designed by architect George F. Schreiber and located in downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It was built between 1927 and 1929 at the cost of $2.5 million.
0.8 miS
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
21 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
21 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
~1390 ftSW
Park
Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis
7 min walk • The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick, often shortened to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, is an 8.1-mile-long urban multi-use trail and linear park located in the vicinity of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
20 min walk • The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The largest performing arts organization in Indiana, the orchestra is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis
14 min walk • The Phoenix Theatre has presented productions since 1983. An Equity house, the Phoenix presents the Midwest and Indiana premieres of many Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, and has presented 94 World Premieres. In May 2018, Phoenix moved to a newly constructed, 20,000 square foot building, the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, at 705 N.
~560 ftN
Theater
American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis
3 min walk • The Cabaret, formerly the American Cabaret Theatre, is one of four professional theatres in Indianapolis, founded January 9, 1988 and located for many years in the Athenæum.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis
15 min walk • The Madam C. J. Walker Building, which houses the Madam Walker Legacy Center, was built in 1927 in the city of Indianapolis, in the U.S. state of Indiana, and as Madam C. J.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Indianapolis Public Library open?

Indianapolis Public Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Indianapolis Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Nina Mason Pulliam Indianapolis Special Collections Room, Indianapolis (1 min walk), YWCA Blue Triangle Residence Hall, Indianapolis (3 min walk), American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, Indianapolis (4 min walk).

How to get to Indianapolis Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indianapolis Public Library:

Train

Canal (14 min walk)
Methodist (21 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (21 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (22 min walk)