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The History of the College Avenue Branch

2024-09-21 15:00:00 2024-09-21 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis The History of the College Avenue Branch Digital Indy presents a brief look into the history of The Indianapolis Public Library and an in-depth history of the College Avenue Branch Library. College Avenue Branch -

Saturday, September 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-21 15:00:00 2024-09-21 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis The History of the College Avenue Branch Digital Indy presents a brief look into the history of The Indianapolis Public Library and an in-depth history of the College Avenue Branch Library. College Avenue Branch -

Digital Indy presents a brief look into the history of The Indianapolis Public Library and an in-depth history of the College Avenue Branch Library.

Join Digital Indy as we explore the history of the College Avenue Branch’s in celebration of its 100th anniversary!

Originally named the Broadway Branch, this library branch opened its doors for the first time on June 1, 1924, becoming the northernmost branch in the Indianapolis Public Library system at that time. The original building, meant to only temporarily house the branch until larger quarters were available, remained the home of Broadway Branch for its first 34 years.

In 1958, the Broadway Branch finally moved to a permanent home in a brand-new building designed by Indianapolis architect, John G. C. Sohn, at 4186 N. Broadway Avenue. By the 1990s this building also became overcrowded and was replaced by its current structure, just across the street, on College Avenue. With its relocation came a new name and while several names were considered (including "Booth-Tarkington", "Uptown", and "42nd Street"), the name "College Avenue" was selected in a vote by the Library Board in 1998. The College Avenue Branch opened in its current location in August of 2000.

There are two chances to come and learn about the history and people who have made this branch such a great place to visit: Saturday, September 21, at 3:00pm or Monday, September 23. At 6:00pm.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion |

TAGS: | indianapolis history | history |

College Avenue Branch

Phone: 317-275-4320

Hours
Mon, Apr 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed

About the branch

Established as the Broadway Branch in 1924, the library served the neighborhood from a frame house on E. 42nd Street until 1958 when a 6,500-square-foot facility opened on Broadway Street. This aging and overcrowded building was replaced in August 2000 with the current 16,000-square-foot structure on College Avenue that was renamed the College Avenue Branch.

Upcoming events

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event is full

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am