ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Decatur Branch Library

Decatur Branch Library

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm

View MapAddress:
5301 Kentucky Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46221
317-275-4330

Upcoming Branch Events

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Open Wii Gaming at Decatur
Jul 5 2:00PM-4:00PM

Adventures in Caricatures
Jul 7 4:00PM

Adventures in Caricatures
Jul 7 6:00PM

Preschool Storytime at Decatur
Jul 8 10:30AM

About Decatur Branch Library

Decatur Township was the first Marion County Township outside Center Township to receive a branch library. Opening on August 9, 1967 and located in a storefront location in the Marwood Shopping Center, 3373 Kentucky Ave., it was first named the Marwood Branch Library.

While serving the Mars Hill and Maywood neighborhoods north on Kentucky Ave. the branch also served the established rural areas further south in Decatur Township such as Camby, Valley Mills and West Newton. Circulation averaged around 80,000 to 90,000 annually while the collection size was around 5,500 books.

Strong library usage and encouragement from many Decatur Township residents helped bring the need and demand for a new separate library branch.  Named for the township, the new Decatur Branch Public Library opened in a new location on July 2, 1990.  The library was expanded  from 2,400 to 11,300 square feet.

The new branch is located adjacent to Decatur Township High School and Middle School.

Branch Amenities & Services

Available at this Branch Public Computers with Internet access, Microsoft Office and printing services. Available at this Branch Free Wireless Internet Access
Not Available at this Branch Internet Access Setup for Laptops (Hotseats) Available at this Branch Copy Machine(s)
Not Available at this Branch Notary Available at this Branch Meeting Room(s) Available for Public Reservation
Not Available at this Branch Typewriter Not Available at this Branch Fax Machine
Available at this Branch Self-service Checkout Available at this Branch Credit Cards Accepted for Fee Payment

Other Amenities & Services:

Waterford Reading Program  for children aged 3 years through the 2nd grade reading level.  12 public internet PCs available for 1-hour sessions with a library card, 30 minutes for guests.