Join us as we celebrate West Indy's 40th Anniversary and party like it's 1986! There will be light refreshments and music.
12-1 p.m.
History of West Indianapolis Library, presented by Digital Indy
Join us for a look into 130 years of Branch history and get to know the people who have made this branch such a great place to visit. The West Indianapolis Branch was the fifth branch of the Library to open and is the second longest continuously-operating branch in the IndyPL system. The Branch opened almost immediately following the annexation of West Indianapolis to the city in 1897. The West Indianapolis Branch moved into a new building 1912, which was one of the five original Carnegie Branch buildings in the system.
1-2 p.m.
Reception
Grab a piece of cake at the cake cutting, mingle with current and former staff of West Indy, create an 80s themed craft, and browse through photos of the branch from past to present!
2-3:30 p.m.
Dance Party
Party like it's 1986 and dance to all of the hits of the era courtesy of DJ Jeffrey Crews.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion | Exhibit/Display | Concert/Performance |
The first West Indianapolis Branch opened in 1897, following the annexation of West Indianapolis into the city of Indianapolis. A new building on West Morris Street, constructed with funds from a $120,000 grant by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, opened in 1912 and served the community until 1986, when the current 5,000-square-foot branch began service on South Kappes Street.
