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College Avenue

4180 North College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46205

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College Avenue Hours

Mon - Tue 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun Closed
College Avenue

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.

Amenities & Services
Internet Access
  • Public computers with Microsoft Office
  • Early learning computer stations
  • Free Wi-Fi
Meeting Space
Accessible Workstation
Self-Services
Bike Rack
Outgoing Fax
Exam Proctoring
Walk-Up Book Return
Drive-Up Book Return
Seed Library
  • Open for seed checkout during regular library hours (March-October)


Upcoming Events at College
Storytime at College Avenue - Babies

Storytime at College Avenue - Babies

College Avenue Branch

Mothe Goose is on the Loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.

Young Scientists at College Avenue

Young Scientists at College Avenue

College Avenue Branch

Children ages six to twelve are invited to learn about topics in science, technology, engineering, and math through fun and interactive activities. Join us the second and fourth Friday of each month. We will investigate a different STEAM topic every session.

Chess Club at College Avenue

Chess Club at College Avenue

College Avenue Branch

Join us on Saturday afternoons and match wits and skill with this Chess Club, meeting for 43 years at College Avenue Branch Library! All ages and skill levels are welcome. This group meets in the Fish Room.

Branch Manager
Chase Martin

Chase Martin

Hi, I’m Chase Martin, Branch Manager for College Avenue. My favorite books are Get to the Heart: My Story by Barbara Mandrell and anything by David Sedaris. I also enjoy reading memoirs, Smurf graphic novels, and about pop culture. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!

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