ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The Library Mission
The Indianapolis-Marion County 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-Marion County 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.
IMCPL'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.
Library News
January 12, 2012
Indy Library Cited for Excellence in Financial Reporting
January 6, 2012
It's Super Saturday! Get Your Game On @ the Library!
January 3, 2012
Jackie Nytes Begins Tenure as CEO of The Indianapolis Public Library
Library Finances
- 2012 Budget Proposal
- 2011 Budget Proposal - revised
- A Report to Our Citizens - 2010
- 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- The information in the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has not been updated for developments subsequent to the date of the independent auditor's report.
- 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
