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2005 Library News Archive
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Names New Construction Management Team to Complete Central Library Addition and Renovation
November 3, 2005
The Library Board announced that the construction management team of Hunt Construction Group, Inc., in association with Smoot Construction, LLC., has been selected to complete construction of the Central Library at 40 East St. Clair. Hunt/Smoot also is managing construction of the new stadium for Indianapolis.
"Family Fall Fest" and "Faithful Readers" Presented at Glendale Branch
November 2, 2005
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library’s African-American History Committee invites families and individuals of all ages to two free special events on Saturday, November 12 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Glendale Mall and the Glendale Branch Library.
The Simon Family Receives National Major Benefactor Award for Support of IMCPL
November 2, 2005
The Simon Family, whose real estate investment trust is headquartered in Indianapolis, was awarded the 2005 Major Benefactors Honor by the Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA), a division of the American Library Association, for its ongoing support of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library during ceremonies held November 2 at the East Thirty-Eighth Street Branch library, 5420 E. 38th Street.
IMCPL Receives Recognition as a Leader Among America's Urban Libraries
October 21, 2005
Once again the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library has placed among the top-rated largest library systems in the United States, according to a recent industry ratings survey that defines excellence in public library service.
New IMCPL Information Center Serves Homeless Parents at IPS Washington Irving School 14
October 14, 2005
A new resource to assist homeless parents and families of young schoolchildren in their search for useful community information was dedicated on October 14 at IPS Washington Irving School 14, 1250 E. Market Street.
Library Celebrates "Topping Out" of Transformed Central Library Tower
September 30, 2005
Community representatives and Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library officials celebrated a major construction milestone in the transformation of Central Library during a public "Topping Out" ceremony at the Central Library construction site on September 30, as the final beam of steel was placed atop the six-story tower that will comprise the major portion of the Library expansion project.
Greater Access Results in Increased Circulation of Materials at IMCPL
September 26, 2005
New procedures to get library materials in the hands of patrons quicker and easier have resulted in increased usage at all branches of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.
New IMCPL Service Benefits Horizon House Visitors
September 22, 2005
On September 22, the community celebrated the dedication of the "IMCPL Information Center at Horizon House," which will help visitors in their quest for information about jobs, housing, educational opportunities, community services and governmental resources.
Marion County Residents Invited to “Sign the Beam” at Special Library Events
September 19, 2005
Marion County residents are invited to become a part of Indianapolis history when the final beam of steel to be placed atop the new six-story tower at the transformed Central Library comes to various library and community locations Thursday, September 29 between 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Concrete Pours Mark Milestone in Central Library Transformation Project
September 8, 2005
Substantial progress is taking place at the Central Library transformation project downtown as a number of September activities are helping to bring the initial stages of exterior construction nearer to completion.
Indiana Stone Carver Adds Unique Artistry to Central Library Transformation
September 7, 2005
Maintaining the architectural beauty of the existing Cret Building is one of the originally-prescribed standards of construction during the Central Library Transformation Project downtown. A large part of the project has involved the restoration and preservation of limestone comprising the exterior of the 1917 building.
IMCPL Revises DVD Checkout Policy
August 31, 2005
Effective September 1, the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library will make adult feature DVD's that have been in the Library system for 180 days available for patrons to make requests and renewals either online or in person at the Library.
IMCPL Provides Sunday Hours of Service at New Locations
August 29, 2005
Beginning Sunday, September 11, three branches of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library will be open on Sundays for the first time. Lawrence Branch, located at 7898 N. Hague Road, the Pike Branch, located at 6525 Zionsville Road, and the Wayne Branch, located at 198 S. Girls School Road, will be open on Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m.
IMCPL Services Enhance New Bethel Park Family Center
August 15, 2005
Visitors to the Indy Parks and Recreation's new Bethel Park Family Center on the near southeast side of Indianapolis will be able to learn more about park offerings and other educational topics through resources provided by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.
Plein Air - Paint Out Winners Announced
August 9, 2005
Two artists received Indianapolis Arts Council awards of $1,000 each for works created during the Plein Air - Paint Out event held Saturday, August 6 at Garfield Park and the Shelby Branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.
"This is my Mexico" Art Contest Winners Announced
August 3, 2005
The Mexican Consulate's Office in Indianapolis and the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library honored local winners at the Glendale Branch Library in the recent national "This Is My Mexico" art contest.
Reading at the Library
August 3, 2005
IPD West Deputy Chief Tim Horty read weekly stories to nearly 500 children at the Eagle Branch during the Library's "Read With the Chief" summer program.
2006 Library Budget Maintains Services While Achieving Cost Savings
July 29, 2005
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Board of Trustees approved a $35.7 million operating budget for 2006 that cuts costs and streamlines operations without reducing services to library patrons.
New Collection Development Plan Emphasizes Timely Availability of Materials In Demand
July 7, 2005
Providing more materials in demand by patrons and making them available sooner at local libraries are the foundations of a new collection development plan being unveiled by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.
New IMCPL Grants Enhance Technology-Based Services
July 7, 2005
Marion County residents will benefit from new and renewed library services because of recent grants to the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library totaling over $600,000.
IMCPL Announces Change in Renewal Policy
July 7, 2005
Library patrons are now allowed unlimited renewals of print and non-print materials other than adult feature DVD's under a revised policy announced by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.
Steel Erection Underway for Central Library Transformation Project
July 1, 2005
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library officials announced today that activity has re-commenced on the construction of the six-story, 293-thousand-square-foot addition to the historic Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street.
