About the Library
The Library Mission
The Indianapolis Public Library is the community's place to access essential information resources, technology, programs and services; foster reading and learning and promote the social, economic, recreational and lifelong learning interests of its diverse population.
Mission Statement, as adopted by the Library Board November 20, 2008
The Indianapolis Public Library provides materials, programs and services in support of the lifelong learning, recreational and economic interests of all Marion County citizens. Serving residents since 1873, the Public Library system currently consists of 22 branches throughout Marion County, the Central Library downtown, and bookmobile services.
IndyPL's collection of over 2.1 million items includes a variety of formats: books, books on tape, magazines, large print materials, audiocassettes, videocassettes, compact discs and DVD's. Foreign language materials are an integral part of the Library's collection. Items may be checked out by patrons with a library card, which may be obtained free of charge at any Library location.
News & Announcements
Indy Library's Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 3!
May 17, 2013 — It's the summer of love, peace and world friendship as children of all ages and families are invited to experience the joy of reading during The Indianapolis Public Library's 2013 Summer Reading Program, "Read Together Right Now!" June 3 - July 27 at all Indy Library locations as well as the Beech Grove Public Library.
The Big Library Read Comes to the Indy Library!
May 10, 2013 — Become part of a global library book club by reading master storyteller Michael Malone's eBook, The Four Corners of the Sky, during the first international Big Library Read from May 15 through June 1, 2013.
Revised Loan Policies Encourage Greater Library Use
May 02, 2013 — New loan limits and user fees at The Indianapolis Public Library will enable youth cardholders to more easily restore borrowing privileges while allowing cardholders of all ages a greater opportunity to remain active as library users.
Latest Video
Summer Reading Program 2013 at The Indianapolis Public Library
Reports
A Report to Our Citizens - 2010
Financial Reports
2014-2016 Capital Projects Fund
The Capital Projects Fund utilizes an estimated tax rate. Tax rates are set during the 2014 budget process.
2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The information in the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has not been updated for developments subsequent to the date of the independent auditor's report.
2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The information in the 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has not been updated for developments subsequent to the date of the independent auditor's report.
Annual Reports
Video component of The Indianapolis Public Library's 2012 online annual report entitled, "Yours to Discover."
2012 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
2009 Annual Report
