INDIANAPOLIS — As part of this milestone year that commemorates Central Library’s 100 years of service, Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes will interact with citizens about the role of Central Library and highlight new initiatives during her “Love Your Library” tour of all IndyPL locations beginning Wednesday, February 1 and continuing through March 7, 2017.
In addition to promoting upcoming plans for Central Library’s 100th anniversary, Nytes will discuss the new Center for African-American Literature and Culture at Central Library, funded from a $3.1 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. scheduled to open in the fall. Nytes will be joined by the Center’s newly-appointed Specialist, Nichelle Hayes at several visits. Nytes also will describe changes in the location of Central’s various collections to better meet future needs and receive feedback on what the Library can become in the future.
“Love Your Library” tour visits are scheduled on the following dates and times:
• Fri., Feb. 3 at 8 a.m. – Nora Branch, 8625 Guilford Ave.
• Fri., Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. – Southport Branch, 2630 E. Stop 11 Rd.
• Mon., Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. – Fountain Square Branch, 1066 Virginia Ave.
• Wed., Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. – Warren Branch, 9701 E. 21st St.
• Thurs., Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. – Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St.
• Fri., Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. – College Ave Branch, 4180 N. College Ave.
• Mon., Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. – Franklin Rd Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd.
• Thurs., Feb. 16 at 4:30 p.m. – InfoZone at The Children’s Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St.
• Mon., Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. – Lawrence Branch, 7898 N. Hague Rd.
• Tues., Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. – East Thirty-Eighth St Branch, 5420 E. 38th St.
• Wed., Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. – Irvington Branch, 5625 E. Washington St.
• Tues., Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. – Brightwood Branch, 2435 N. Sherman Dr.
• Tues., Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. – Beech Grove Branch, 1101 Main St.
• Wed., March 1 at 6 p.m. – Spades Park Branch, 1801 Nowland Ave.
• Thurs., March 2 at 2 p.m. – Garfield Park Branch, 2502 Shelby St.
• Fri., March 3 at 2 p.m. – East Washington Branch, 2801 E. Washington St.
• Sat., March 4 at 2 p.m. – Glendale Branch, 6101 N. Keystone Ave.
For more information about these free Library meetings, call 317-275-4003.
