INDIANAPOLIS — The Nora Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library will close for an extended renovation beginning Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. The Branch is expected to reopen with an updated entrance, a drive-up return, updated restrooms, group study and tutoring rooms, an updated community room that can host 60 patrons, a comfort room adjacent to the children’s area, increased access to outlets for device charging, and updated mechanical and lighting systems.
In addition, The Nora Branch will be seeking LEEDv4 Silver Certification for energy and resource conservation.
In early 2023, the Nora community was invited to solicit ideas for the renovation’s design and to share local community needs via a series of community meetings and a survey.
The project budget of $2,250,000 will be funded by bonds approved by the Indianapolis City-County Council that are assessed without an increase in IndyPL’s current debt service tax rate.
Beginning Dec. 2, the Nora Branch hold pickup location will be the College Avenue Branch at 4180 N. College Ave. In addition to College Avenue, Northeast side locations include Fort Ben and Lawrence. If a patron is unable to visit one of the alternate locations or has transportation concerns, they may reach out to The Library’s Outreach Department at 317-275-4075 for home delivery services. Additional information regarding the renovation and the expected reopening date will be shared at indypl.org/nora.