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Buckingham planning four-floor, $11M office building across from Central Library

March 17, 2026

Rdoor Housing Corp. is expected to be the primary tenant for the structure at 817 N. Pennsylvania St., which also would have a street-level bank branch.

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Introducing talent remains the mission at 37th ‘Meet the Artists’ exhibition

February 13, 2025

Dave Lindquist

Overall, 24 visual artists make up the roster for this year’s “Meet the Artists” exhibition at Central Library, which runs through March.

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Former interim CEO Nichelle Hayes departs Indianapolis Public Library

January 4, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

Hayes, the librarian at the center of a months-long controversy over the Indianapolis Public Library CEO selection process, left as part of a mutual decision, according to the library system’s board of trustees.

Q&A with Gregory Hill, new Indianapolis Public Library CEO

April 26, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

Hill, who has been with the library system for over a decade, says he’s hopeful that the system can move forward despite continued calls for the board of trustees to appoint former interim CEO Nichelle Hayes as chief executive.

Indianapolis Public Library names interim chief as new CEO

April 25, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

Gregory Hill, who has served in numerous roles with the library system over the past 12 years, was appointed CEO by the board of trustees on Monday after a protest-filled meeting

City-County Council appoints Eugene White to Indianapolis library board

March 7, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

The City-County Council unanimously approved the appointment of White, the former superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools and president of Martin University.

Outspoken critic of Indianapolis Library board now a member

January 20, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

Stephen Lane, an advocate with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, was appointed Thursday to the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees by the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners.

Indianapolis Public Library brings in temporary outside executive

January 18, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

Anita J. Harden, founder of Interim Executives LLC and a former president of Community Hospital East, will be a contractor for up to a year, and the library system will pay her up to $190,000 for her services.

Indy library board member resigns amid continued backlash

January 11, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

TD Robinson, the senior pastor of Mt. Paran Baptist Church, has resigned from the Indianapolis Public Library Board amid an ongoing controversy over the selection of a new library CEO.

Black librarians yank national conference from Indy

January 7, 2023 | IBJ Staff

The National Conference of African American Librarians has decided not to hold its annual convention in Indianapolis this year after one of its leaders was passed over for the job of CEO at the Indianapolis Public Library.

City-county councilors urge library to appoint Hayes as CEO

January 5, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

A letter signed Thursday by 16 city-county councilors is urging the Indianapolis Public Library Board to offer Nichelle Hayes the position of CEO following community outrage that she was passed over.

IndyPL CEO candidate Gabriel Morley declines job offer amid uproar

December 9, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

Morley declined the CEO job following pushback from community members who favored interim CEO Nichelle Hayes in that role.

Indianapolis Public Library names former New Orleans library chief as new CEO

December 9, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

The Indianapolis Public Library named Gabriel Morley the new CEO of the library system Thursday evening despite protests from library union members, former employees and disagreement among board members.

Library approves second interim CEO as board reviews ‘climate’ study

March 29, 2022 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

The approval of the leadership change came as the Indianapolis Public Library’s board of trustees met for the first time since the release of a lengthy “climate” report examining the library system’s inner workings following allegations of racism.

Indy Council OKs funding for two new library branches

October 18, 2021 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday unanimously approved funding of nearly $30 million for new Fort Benjamin Harrison and Glendale library branches.

Foundation will withhold funding from Indy library amid discrimination allegations

August 9, 2021 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, announced Monday it will withhold funds from the Indianapolis Public Library system until it completes a planned climate survey and makes “significant, meaningful and measurable” changes.

Library delays new Fort Ben, Glendale branches due to cost escalations

August 3, 2021 | IBJ Staff

Indianapolis Public Library system said it is seeking a new financing plan after costs grew beyond the budget cap of $12 million for each project.

Federal funds help libraries, schools provide off-campus internet access

June 25, 2021 |

Susan Orr

The application period opens Tuesday for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which will reimburse libraries and schools for the purchase of laptops, tablets and Wi-Fi hot spots.

COVID-19 concerns prompt Indianapolis library restrictions

December 12, 2020 | Associated Press

Starting on Dec. 21, the Indianapolis Public Library’s branches will restrict in-person services to curbside pickup and limited computer use. Browsing for books won’t be permitted.

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Buckingham planning four-floor, $11M office building across from Central Library

Introducing talent remains the mission at 37th ‘Meet the Artists’ exhibition

Former interim CEO Nichelle Hayes departs Indianapolis Public Library

Q&A with Gregory Hill, new Indianapolis Public Library CEO

Indianapolis Public Library names interim chief as new CEO

City-County Council appoints Eugene White to Indianapolis library board

Outspoken critic of Indianapolis Library board now a member

Indianapolis Public Library brings in temporary outside executive

Indy library board member resigns amid continued backlash

Black librarians yank national conference from Indy

City-county councilors urge library to appoint Hayes as CEO

Library board critics demand answers, call for resignations

IndyPL CEO candidate Gabriel Morley declines job offer amid uproar

Indianapolis Public Library names former New Orleans library chief as new CEO

Library approves second interim CEO as board reviews ‘climate’ study

Indy Council OKs funding for two new library branches

Indy Library CEO to step down after months of controversy

Foundation will withhold funding from Indy library amid discrimination allegations

Library delays new Fort Ben, Glendale branches due to cost escalations

Federal funds help libraries, schools provide off-campus internet access

Library under fire after ex-employee raises racism allegations

COVID-19 concerns prompt Indianapolis library restrictions