A key component [Goal 4: Maximize accessibility to the Library and its services] calls for better access to Library services in large unserved population areas of Marion County with the addition of several new or renovated branch locations. New or relocated branches are planned for Perry Township, the City of Lawrence, the North Michigan Road and West 38th Street corridors, and the Glendale and Brightwood areas. Renovations to modernize service capabilities are planned at the East Washington, Lawrence, Southport, Wayne and Warren branches, facilities constructed in the 1970s and '80s, except for the East Washington Branch, an original Carnegie Library built in 1909 that is not ADA accessible.
Separate bond issues totaling $58 million currently are being considered by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council. The bond issues would be structured so that tax rates would not be increased for the Library.
A local television station report on the plan for new and renovated branches.
The opening 0:26.
At a time when digital books are available in an instant, you might think public libraries are on the way out. But in Indianapolis at least, think again. Not only are you using local library branches, there's actually a plan to upgrade and expand some of them. Of course, that plan comes at a cost -- tens of millions of dollars -- but as I found out, those making the proposal say they can get it done without asking you for more tax money.
Other Indianapolis Public Library posts:
"Yours to Experience": The Indianapolis Public Library's Strategic Plan, 2015-2020. (8/2/2014)
Creating a future: Indianapolis Public Library begins strategic planning process. (7/24/2013)
Tough stuff to share. (2/16/2013)
Public libraries as local centers of book discovery. (1/19/2013)
5th anniversary of transformed Indianapolis central library. (12/8/2012)
Starting May 13, weekly hours at Indianapolis public libraries will increase from 980 to 1247. (5/6/2012)
IMCPL Board votes to restore most branch hours, with link to ICMPL 2011 annual report. (3/29/2012)
Some hours to be restored at IMCPL branches. (3/1/2012)
"Not all good news". (2/25/2012)
2012 budget should allow library to restore reduced hours at branches. (10/17/2011)
An informed, engaged Indianapolis will find the resources for its public library. (7/4/2011)
Bramble's retirement leads to search for 21st-century visionary to lead IMCPL. (6/3/2011)
Library funding a front-burner issue. (6/3/2011)
Empty cup at the finish line? (4/30/2011)
Indiana House passes library funding bill before Democrats take a much needed road trip. (2/22/2011)
Indiana Senate moves more quickly than House on library bill. (2/10/2011)
No rest for IMCPL 'loyalists'. (2/9/2011)
'Library loyalists' provide a remedial lesson in funding priorities. (2/8/2011)
Legislative effort to provide more funding for IMCPL continues. (2/4/2011)
Show of support by IMCPL advocates. (1/25/2011)
Library angel. (1/17/2011)
Indianapolis Star editorial: "Give library a fair share of tax" (1/13/2011)
Sustainability in the form of a share of county income taxes. (1/12/2011)
Township deals comes undone. (1/8/2011)
Vote to restore library hours and rehire staff: Thanking God again in Wayne Township, Indiana. (12/16/2010)
Wayne Township's $200,000 for IMCPL: "Thank God it's a nice purpose". (12/8/2010)
Temporary fix (not yet approved ) to keep 4 IMCPL branches open. (11/19/2010)
ICMPL to lay off 37 employees. (11/12/2010)
Cuts in library hours, materials budget. (9/15/2010)
Library announces 26% cut in hours. (9/14/2010)
Indianapolis resident recommends book to local officials. (9/6/2010)
Library board votes to include 'shortfall appeal' option. (9/1/2010)
Library board to consider 'shortfall appeal'. (8/30/2010)
In close vote, library board cuts hours, staff. (8/20/2010)
Library grapples with its sustainable future. (8/16/2010)
Library projects a $7.3 million deficit by 2014. (7/29/2010)
Library board sez no branch closings in 2011. (7/15/2010)
Library supporters question Pacers deal. (7/15/2010)
High performance government team report. (7/11/2010)
Library board delays decision on libraries. (6/5/2010)
Another big turnout for libraries. (5/13/2010)
Mayor vows to keep library branches open. (5/12/2010)
Residents speak up for their libraries. (5/11/2010)
The neighborhood library as refuge. (5/2/2010)
Indianapolis Star editorial board keeps library funding issue front and center. (4/25/2010)
Efficiency experts look for ways to keep branch libraries open. (4/23/2010)
More than 1400 sign petition to keep Glendale branch open. (4/20/2010)
Editorial: Find resources for library. (4/19/2010)
What's in store for Indianapolis-area libraries? (4/17/2010)
Indiana Pacers bailout talks continue. (4/16/2010)
Postscript. (4/15/2010)
Look what's at the top of Indianapolis's to-do list. (4/14/2010)
A Challenge to Indianapolis-Marion County: Stand Up for Libraries. (4/13/2010)
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