INDIANAPOLIS — Central Library unveiled Kid Central and Teen Central on June 6. Across the second and third floors, 46,000 square feet have been transformed to create more accessible and engaging experiences for young readers and learners.
Kid Central and Teen Central are enclosed spaces with dedicated entrances. Thoughtful design improvements, including enhanced sightlines throughout the areas, allow staff to better support the needs of children and teens.
The entire third floor of Central Library has been transformed into Kid Central. The east side of the third floor supports early learners, while the west side of the floor is tailored for school-age children. Kid Central offers a collection of approximately 90,000 items in 28 world languages, including picture books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audiobooks, homeschool resources, and more. The collection also features 125 Playaway’s providing portable, pre-loaded audiobooks with no downloads or internet connection required.
Located on the west side of the second floor, Teen Central is a welcoming environment to study, learn, and build connections with the library and one another. Teen Central features approximately 16,000 items in 17 world languages, including young adult novels, nonfiction, graphic novels, and Quick Reads for developing and reluctant readers. The collection also includes 120 Playaways, expanding access to portable audiobooks.
Central Library, located at 40 E. St. Clair, is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.