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Books 'n Rooks Chess Club
Free and Open to Everyone
A free and open chess club for everyone, located in the beautiful Atrium at Central Library. Chess clocks and sets provided.
Do you love chess? Are you playing a lot of chess online and watching streamers? Are you new to chess but don't know where to get your feet wet? Visit Central Library's Atrium on Monday nights from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and give live, in-person chess a try.
Central Library
Hours
About the branch
As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.