Indianapolis Marion County Public Library - Central Branch (IMCPL Central)

IMCPL's collection of over 2.1 million items includes a variety of formats: books, books on tape, magazines, large print materials, audiocassettes, videocassettes, compact discs and DVD's. Foreign language materials are an integral part of the Library's collection.

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    (317) 275-4100

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    imcpl.org

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Address

40 E Saint Clair St (bt N Meridian & Pennsylvania Sts) Indianapolis , IN 46204 United States

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Andrew Furman

For a fun blend of historic and modern architecture , check out Central Library . From the front steps or from the sixth floor , you can grab some straight-on shots of the American Legion Mall .

QZ Smith

Excellent library ????, wonderful location. Good customer service. Awesome view of the city from the sixth floor ! ????

Jp Missy H.

I've worked here for 3 years since before the Library opened and it still amazes me the veiw on 6th floor is beautiful at night! Grab a cup o joe and head up to the 6th floor when the sun goes down.

Jim Cota

This newly remodeled library offers some of the best reading and working nooks you'll find anywhere.

Ben Hilmer

I love hanging out and reading on the top floor. It's one of the best views of the city . Plus the Atrium in marvelous. Do yourself a favor, grab a coffee , and go kick it down there!

Aimee Ault

It’s been pretty good ever since they took care of the scorpion problem in the children’s section. MMA cage matches on Thursday nights are great too.

David Leszcynski

One of the best libraries . Ever. The view from the sixth floor is gorgeous.

Downtown Indy

The Indianapolis Public Library provides materials, programs and services in support of the lifelong learning, recreational and economic interests of the Marion County Community.

Stacy Bo Bacy

Must check out the view from the top.

Family Fun in the City

Be sure to let the kids try out the green screen in the children's area. Fun for them, hilarious to watch!

Erina Ludwig

For the remainder of July 2013 there will be a brilliant exhibition on display courtesy of social justice champion through a lens- Katie Basbagill.

Chef Dan's Southern Comfort

The cafe serves locally roasted Bee Coffee an has a daily lunch special M-F!

Anastasiya Walker

Sometimes the wifi sucks and the public isn't pleasant to be around, but their market is nice and good place to find resources for school

Julie Janson

I go here all the time its a pretty cool place & nobody bothers me :-)

Alyssa Stewart

Great place to come and do work, I love sitting up at the top or out patio .

Kevin Emmons

Meters are .25 for 20 minutes. 60 minutes in an hour... clearly not the cheapest place for pay parking . There's plenty of side streets just east for free parking + short walk

Scott R

Walk through the entire building, there are awesome surprises in every section!

Greg Coates

The white and black spherical chairs on the main floor are the bomb if no kids are around screaming.

Foundation Center

Looking for grant and fundraising information? Access Foundation Center resources, including Foundation Directory Online Professional, for FREE at this location!

Justin Brady

4th floor west side is the best view of downtown . More immersive then 5 and 6 which leaves you staring at roofs.

Stacy Hoehle

A nice, clean , spacious place to study and learn.

Kaisi Wagner

Sunday has free parking . Open 12-5

Brian Beaver

The 6th floor has an awesome view of downtown Indianapolis!

John Albrecht

Six floor is nice and quiet cool view of downtown

Neil Pritchard

These space chairs alone are worth comin here!they block out all the surrounding noise,pretty suweeet

Joe Smith

Parking is no longer free under 30 minutes but its only a buck! Still cheapest parking you can find downtown. :)

Ben Fielder

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Corey Urick

This library is beautiful.

April Duncanson

Spend some time just exploring. It's pretty amazing, and, if you have a child, the storytime room is so cute !

Amanda Stahl

Sit in the pod chairs on the second floor. So comfy .

Chet VanWye

Beautiful view from the 6th floor!

Kimberly Brown-Harden

If you need silence to concentrate, don't use the computer lab on the 1st floor!

Mab Graves

Do online hold request. Library 's great but I always get lost. I can ALWAYS find the holds shelf.

Lesalina Bailey

The 6th floor is the best quiet place to work . And the view is great!

Leslie k

best place to people watch . I saw a man roll cigarettes!

Tim Hashko

order tazo calm tea , sit in a quiet corner and contemplate your life goals.

Michael Huntington

Open on Sunday!

Megan Stewart

3rd Floor smells like old socks meet here a lot.

Brian Salciccioli

Dang, what's up with all these books ?

William Smith

Happy halloween

Brandon

sit on the 6th floor

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