ABOUT THE LIBRARY

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IMCPL at a Glance

Year Founded:
1873
Mission:
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is the community's place to access essential information resources, technology, programs and services; foster reading and learning and promote the social, economic, recreational and lifelong learning interests of its diverse population.
- Adopted by the Library Board November 20, 2008 
Vision Statement:
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library will continue to be one of the best library systems in the United States as measured by its responsiveness and relevance to the community's information and learning needs; the excellent stewardship of its resources and the high-quality service it delivers to the public.
- Adopted by the Library Board November 20, 2008 
Governing Body:
Seven-member Board of Trustees serving 4-year terms:
2 appointed by the Indianapolis City County Council 
3 appointed by the Marion County Board of Commissioners;
2 appointed by IPS.
Branches:
22 and a Central Library
Number of Employees:
710 
Registered Borrowers:
468,500 at the end of 2008 
Patron Visits (2008):
5.6 million 
Circulation (2008):
15.9 million 
Summer Reading Program:
The 2008 Summer Reading Program attracted over 57,000 parents and children.
Awards:
The Library Journal Index of Public Library Service listed IMCPL as a 4-star library based on the following criteria: library visits by patrons; circulation of materials; program attendance; and public Internet computer usage.