One Library Square
40 E. St. Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-275-4100
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eBook Tinker Station
Central Library, May 23 2:00PM
Intermediate Word with Microsoft 2010
Central Library, May 23 2:00PM
TCU Foundation Job Center at Central Library
Central Library, May 24 1:00PM
Access Basics with Microsoft 2010
Central Library, May 28 5:30PM
Parking Garage Rates
| TIME | FEE |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hr | $1.00 |
| 1-2 hr | $2.00 |
| 2-4 hr | $3.00 |
| 4-8 hr | $5.00 |
| 8-12 hr | $12.00 |
| 12-24 hr | $24.00 |
| 24-36 hr | $36.00 |
| Over 36 hr | Towed away |
| Banquets & special events | $5.00 per vehicle |
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Meet the Branch Manager
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Cheryl WrightHello, I'm Cheryl Wright, Area Resource Manager for Central Library. I love to read—my favorite author is Nora Roberts (and any of her books written under the pseudonym J.D. Robb). In fact my favorite pastime is reading on the beach! I love working at the Central Library and hope that you will visit sometime soon. |
About Central Library
The original Central Library building, located on St. Clair Street and extending from Meridian to Pennsylvania Streets, was completed in October, 1917 at a cost of $510,000. Designed by Paul Cret and built in the Greek Doric style, it was considered one of the most outstanding architectural library structures in the United States. Fittingly, its exterior is of Indiana limestone built on a base of Vermont marble, with carved stone cornices adding to its beauty. A broad expanse of steps leads up to the entrance, which is framed by impressive Greek columns.
On March 24, 1916, the Indianapolis community celebrated the laying of the new Library's cornerstone. A grandstand to seat three hundred guests was built for the event. South of the grandstand, St. Clair Park formed a natural stadium for the audience. Five hundred invitations were mailed to officials and prominent citizens, including then past and present members of the Board of School Commissioners who were honored guests. A chorus of 1,000 school children, under the leadership of Edward Bailey Birge, director of music for the public schools, sang "The Messiah of the Nations," written for the occasion by James Whitcomb Riley, with music composed by John Phillip Sousa.
To learn more about the new services and resources available at the Central Library, including The Learning Curve, a high tech, hands-on information environment designed for children, visit the Central Library section of the IndyPL website.
Branch Amenities & Services
216 Public Computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office
Color Printing Services
Free Wireless Internet Access
Copy Machine(s)
Meeting Room(s) Available for Public Reservation
Typewriter
Self-service Checkout
Credit Cards Accepted for Fee Payment
Other Amenities & Services
Assistive Technology
Microfiche readers with print or USB download capabilities
