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2008 Library News Archive
Noted Children's Author and Illustrator Eric Carle Receives IMCPL's Prestigious Vonnegut Award for Literature
May 15, 2008
The creator of the classic children's work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle, is the latest recipient of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library's esteemed "Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Award for Literature."
IMCPL Branches Obtain Magnifiers to Assist Patrons With Visual Disabilities
May 9, 2008
As part of a grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library has obtained hand-held digital magnifiers at 16 library locations to help patrons with visual disabilities read printed materials.
Central Library Volunteers Sought
May 9, 2008
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is welcoming individuals who wish to volunteer at the newly-transformed Central Library.
Library’s Secondhand Prose Booksale Rescheduled in May
May 8, 2008
the next "Secondhand Prose Booksale" has been rescheduled from May 16 – 18 to May 30 – June 1, 2008
Indiana Black History Challenge Grand Prize Winner Announced
April 16, 2008
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Pacers have announced the winner of the 2008 Indiana Black History Challenge. The winner is Josh Monday, a sixth grader at Indianapolis Public School #78. He was honored at halftime of the March 31 game between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat at Conseco Fieldhouse.
IMCPL's 135th Birthday Celebration: Giving Back to the Community
April 2, 2008
From its beginning in 1873 as a subscription library to its current role as a center for modern information resources, the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library has played an essential role in the lives of local residents in support of their lifelong learning interests. Today, in addition to a collection of over two million items, IMCPL's programs and services help promote early literacy, improve computer skills, and provide patrons with the information tools that are important in the 21st century.
In celebration of its 135th anniversary of service, IMCPL invites the public to participate in an effort to give back to the community in the form of a special food drive benefiting Gleaners Food Bank.
BMV Partners with Libraries for Online Registration
March 31, 2008
Visitors to Indiana's public libraries are being encouraged to renew vehicle registrations online at the libraries' public access computers and receive the $5 discount from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
IMCPL Announces Record Usage of Library Services in 2007
March 21, 2008
Library patrons checked out more materials than ever before and continued visiting local branches in near-record numbers, according to 2007 year-end statistics announced by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.
Over 14.1 million books and other materials were circulated at IMCPL's 22 branch locations, the Interim Central Library, the newly-transformed Central Library and through the Library's bookmobile service in 2007, a near three percent increase over the previous record circulation in 2006.
Over 5.3 million patron visits were recorded in 2007, down slightly from the 2006 record of 5.4 million. However, the 2007 attendance was achieved despite the three-month closure of the Interim Central Library in late summer prior to the opening of the new Central Library in December, and the reduction of hours at the Glendale Branch, one of IMCPL's largest branch facilities, beginning in January 2007.
Sculpture Art Commissioned for Central Library Entrance
March 18, 2008
A contemporary artist with Midwestern ties has been commissioned to create sculptures for the pedestals flanking the transformed Central Library's south entrance to the historic Cret Building downtown on E. St. Clair Street.
Peter Shelton's work, thinmanlittlebird, will be installed this fall. Funding for the project is private, donated by Ann and Chris Stack and the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation.
Downloadable Audiobooks Unavailable March 22, 2008
March 10, 2008
IMCPL's downloadabe audiobook vendor, OverDrive, will be performing a series of infrastructure upgrades on Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 6:00 am - 4:00 pm EST. As such, downloadable audiobooks will not be available during this time.
IMCPL Begins Strategic Planning Process to Determine Community's Future Needs
March 3, 2008
A broad representation of individuals from the local education, non-profit, government and private sectors has begun the process of defining the scope of Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library services for the next five years. The 25 members of the Library's Strategic Planning Committee, led by former Purdue University President Martin Jischke and Patty Jischke, will identify the needs of local citizens and determine how IMCPL can address them. A key part of the plan will describe how to allocate resources according to community priorities.
Central Library Volunteers Sought
February 20, 2008
Enthusiastic volunteers are being sought to serve as Tour Guides and Hospitality (information) volunteers at the transformed Central Library, located at One Library Square, 40 E. St. Clair Street. If you wish to be an ambassador for Indianapolis’ new downtown library and enjoy interacting with the public, please call 275-4045 before Monday, March 17 to schedule an interview.
IMCPL Launches "Baby Bunny Book Bag" Initiative
February 15, 2008
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library has announced a new service that will assist parents in their efforts to read to their babies and toddlers.
The Baby Bunny Book Bag program, made possible through the combined support of the Comcast Foundation and the Library Fund, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate, will provide materials appropriate for infants, such as tactile books and board books, that parents or caregivers can use to introduce books to their young ones.
Announcement on Central Library Litigation
February 14, 2008
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library and the settling construction companies listed below are pleased to announce that they have reached a settlement of their respective claims in the litigation that the Library has been pursuing related to the parking garage that is a part of the recent Central Library expansion. As a result of a succession of court-ordered mediations, the Library will receive $17,650,000 along with a mutual release of pending claims by and between the Library and the construction companies that are parties to the settlement.
The settlement will be paid by a number of insurance carriers on behalf of several construction companies. The companies who will be released from the litigation by way of the settlement are: Ambassador Steel; Premier Concrete; Quantum Steel; Shiel-Sexton Company; Shook, LLC; Trotter Construction Company; Turner Construction Company; and Turner Trotter Shiel Sexton Joint Venture. All of the released construction firms and their insurers have denied liability throughout the litigation and continue to do so, but by entering into this settlement, the settling construction companies are able to end their participation in protracted, expensive litigation that will remain ongoing.
IMCPL Offers New Online Reference Databases
January 25, 2008
Library patrons now have access to 65 full-text online databases through the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library's website at www.ilibrary.org
Online visitors with a valid IMCPL library card can find databases in the areas of business, health, literature, history and science, as well as standard library reference sources, e-books and full-text articles from magazines and newspapers. The databases provide researchers of all ages with timely, accurate and reliable information. Three new databases recently have been added...
IMCPL Cited for Excellence in Financial Reporting
January 23, 2008
The highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting has again been bestowed on the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.
For the 17th consecutive year, IMCPL has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
Wayne Branch will re-open at 10 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008.
January 13, 2008
The Wayne Branch will re-open at 10 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008.
When driving to the Wayne Branch, please use the Girls School Road entrance, which is the main front entrance to the library. Clean-up equipment will fill the back half of the library parking lot, blocking other access.
