Renovations are coming to the Irvington library next year.

The Indianapolis Public Library opened the 16,000 square foot branch in 2001. Improvements to the building will include updated carpet, lighting, plumbing and a new roof. The library will be seeking community feedback for other improvements through surveys sent by email and available at the Irvington branch.  

The Irvington branch will be closed during the renovation process. The library will share updates by email and on the library’s website.

This brief is adapted from notes taken by Documenter Caitlin Bartnik, who covered the July Indianapolis Public Library Board meeting. 📝 Read more about what happened.

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Mirror Indy reporter Darian Benson covers east Indianapolis. Contact her at 317-397-7262 or darian.benson@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X @HelloImDarian or on Bluesky @darianbenson.bsky.social.

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Renovations are coming to the Irvington library

by Darian Benson, Mirror Indy
August 4, 2026

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