INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library is reopened to the public on Monday, April 13 following the successful removal of an interior fractured glass panel in the building’s Atrium.
Visitors should be aware that a temporary containment wall and scaffolding will remain in place in the Atrium. These safety structures are necessary to support the upcoming installation of a replacement glass panel. Once the custom replacement glass arrives, Central Library will temporarily close again for approximately one week to allow for installation. Dates for this closure will be announced once they are confirmed.
Central Library has been closed to the public since February 22, 2026, when the interior fractured glass panel was discovered. Repairs to the 500-pound glass panel needed specialized crews and equipment due to its precarious location — 50-feet above the Atrium floor. At this time, the cause of the glass fracture has not been determined.
The “Meet the Artists” art exhibit, which is celebrating its 38th year, is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Guests are invited to meet the 2026 featured artists, authors, and designers, explore the exhibit, and purchase original works including art, fashion, jewelry, hats, and books. This year’s theme is “Love in Action.” The exhibit closes April 18.
Central Library, located at 40 E. St. Clair, opened in 1917, and the steel and glass addition opened in 2007. Both the original building and the addition featured the names of iconic authors and literary figures carved into the limestone walls. In 2022, names of prominent Black authors names were added. In 2025, additional authors were selected by Library patrons, staff, and members of the community representing literature from all over the globe.
The Central Library also houses the Center for Black Literature and Culture, a computer training lab, assistive technology room for those with special needs, and a special collections room that houses archival materials by local authors, manuscripts, and autographed editions.
