Indianapolis Public Library - Decatur Branch

72 reviews

5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221

www.indypl.org

+13172754330

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Indianapolis Public Library - Decatur Branch is a Public library located at 5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221. It has received 72 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-6PM
Tuesday10AM-6PM
Wednesday10AM-5PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday10AM-8PM
Saturday10AM-8PM
Sunday10AM-6PM

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  • The address of Indianapolis Public Library - Decatur Branch: 5301 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221

  • Indianapolis Public Library - Decatur Branch has 4.5 stars from 72 reviews

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  • "Nice people"

    "I absolutely adore this library! They have great programs for kids all through summer, reading programs, movie days with snacks and drinks, basically anything they can do to lend a hand to kids whose families are struggling a bit, some of my lunches used to come from here! When I went to the high school nearby I would walk over after school to do my homework and the ladies up front were always very kind and even helped me with a couple questions here and there! Truly a good place w good people"

    "Much of the staff has been here as long as I can remember"

    "I love this library! I'm from a small town in Northeast Indiana called, "Ossian" (south of Fort Wayne) and every time I come here the librarians are always so nice, helpful, polite, caring and are willing to assist not only me, but the other patrons that come in, as well ---- just like my hometown library! Thank you so much for your patience and kindness to all who come in! God Bless! Tim Springer"

    "We LOVE the Decatur library"

Reviews

  • Aubree Catt

Nice people. Very helpful. Inexpensive and easy to print and copy documents as well as fax documents. Don't need a card to use computers. If you go over your time allotted on a PC, just ask and someone will extend your time. As long as they're not busy, you can get a lot longer then an hour. Which is awesome for someone who researches a lot and currently has no working printer. Place us very clean and inviting. They also have classes, meetings, etc. It's all on their website. And it's conveniently located right next to the high school. Go here all the time.

  • A J

I absolutely adore this library! They have great programs for kids all through summer, reading programs, movie days with snacks and drinks, basically anything they can do to lend a hand to kids whose families are struggling a bit, some of my lunches used to come from here! When I went to the high school nearby I would walk over after school to do my homework and the ladies up front were always very kind and even helped me with a couple questions here and there! Truly a good place w good people.

  • Elijah Masquelier

Much of the staff has been here as long as I can remember. That's already a pretty good indicator of the quality of this library. Even though it's small, there is always an abundance of good books (and of course you can get any book delivered here from other Indy libraries). Lots of computers to do work on, and there are tons of programs for kids, not to mention the summer reading program that lets kids get prizes for reading. One of my favorite libraries.

  • Tim Springer

I love this library! I'm from a small town in Northeast Indiana called, "Ossian" (south of Fort Wayne) and every time I come here the librarians are always so nice, helpful, polite, caring and are willing to assist not only me, but the other patrons that come in, as well ---- just like my hometown library! Thank you so much for your patience and kindness to all who come in! God Bless! Tim Springer

  • Mandi Beutel

We LOVE the Decatur library. I visit weekly with my two children. The staff are always kind and helpful. My kids love playing educational games and reading books on the computers. There's also a small area in the back for children to build with soft blocks and listen to an audiobook under the tent. Children can also play with dolls, puzzles, and cook with play food.

  • Charlie Cargile

I work for a group home and I bring one of my developmentally disabled clients here at least once a week. The majority of the staff is very helpful and friendly and we usually don't have any issues. This week 2 of the staff were incredibly rude to him. One of the staff screamed at him and another asked why he wasn't capable of checking out his movies himself.

  • Lauren Bloom

Been going here for a few months and was there the other night and a couple of kids spent 40mins running up and down the isles, yelling, and being excessively loud. I put my earbuds in and could still hear them. I know some go there to meet with a tutor and I don't see how. The parent nor staff said a word and allowed it.

  • Jeffrey Browne

This is one of my favorite locations. They are a bit limited on their books do to being a smaller branch. But they are so helpfull in locating what you need and having it sent over, there is no need to go down town. I always enjoy speaking to any of the ladies working there.

  • Lisa parsley

If they don't have it. They always get it from somewhere for me ❣Always nice and Helpful. Been coming there since I was a little girl. ❤❤❤❤❤wow I'm old. Thank you for being my go to place!!!! Have a great day..❣ …

  • Joe's Discharge

Not much selection, and the security guard takes his job too seriously. He came outside to the borders of the parking lot to tell me I can't smoke on the property. He was very angry and scary. Not a good institution for learning.

  • Detroit Q

Great people! Great programs! Great selection! Great library! The staff is like family because most of them know my entire family. I love them all for being a supportive force in our family. We love the Decatur Branch Library!

  • Des Lynn-xo

So nice, always friendly & helpful. If they see you are struggling with something, finding something, or printing they immediately come to help without you even having to ask! Thank you for being so nice to everyone :)

  • Seye-Johnson Adejumo

Came in here this morning to do something I figured in life not to rely on people to help you -- but got it done here at the library with utmost attention and kindness. It was an amazing experience. …

  • Michael Geswein

I like the ease of accessing materials from here and the staff is very helpful. However, it is noisier than I'd like by the patrons visiting this location. Not an ideal study location.

  • Warren Family

This place is the best I go there more than once a week! The ladies at the front desk are so nice they help with every thing. I love the Decatur library!

  • Jackie Walker

A great place to find what you're looking for whether it's something to read or research material. The staff are very friendly, helpful & knowledgeable.

  • Douglas Paluszewski

I have been going there since I moved here in Sept of 99,,,,,, I love this branch,,,,, everyone there is very helpful

  • Mare Gabriel

I needed an obscure book that is out of print. They were able to locate it and have it sent over.

  • Keith Johnson

the staff has always been helpful and informative. Love this branch and will miss it when I move.

  • R.G.M

This library is a great little place to be; except the workers are not quiet at all. So loud

  • Sherie Jones

The librarians here are very nice and helpful. I will gladly be coming back for often.

  • Kyla Mcguire

I love the staff there, so nice and helpful, great selection of books movies and music

  • Cris Gonzalez

It has a nice location..well stocked books..and service ..printing, faxing etc..

  • Kelly Holloway

Great selection on hand, great programs for kids, friendly knowledgeable staff.

  • Renee Miller

I love going to this branch Very nice staff and protection orders are in effect

  • Raymond Henry

Charged me $3 to print a paper when it says right on the printer $.15 per print

  • Dana Serna

Awesome group of individuals. Love going there and talking with them all.

  • 2018 2018

very unprofessional staff and I was treated unfairly because of my race

  • Bill Mitchell

Has good computer system you can use if you do not have at home

  • james carey

The lady's that work there are nice and very helpful

  • Lauren Williams

Everyone there is always so kind. We love it there!

  • Rob Weisbach

Very friendly. Works well with the school.

  • Tiffany Bailey-Stull

Clean quiet experience with friendly staff

  • Evan Benge

Sometimes I check out books and movies

  • Shelley Sellers

They are very helpful and friendly

  • christina Dodd

Very friendly & helpful staff.

  • Dawn Lee

Very welcoming and helpful.

  • Sr.Rafael Lopez

Lugar excelente de estudio

  • April Scruggs

They were very helpful.

  • Amanda Longfellow

The wait is worth it .

  • Leah Hall

Nice small library

  • Dave McLaughlin

Nice library

  • tony Rodriguez

Good crew

  • Brandy Richardson
  • Hamada Ahmed
  • Michelle Wood
  • Juli C
  • Jessica Stevens
  • Falen Pope
  • Nehwon Bleah
  • Nancy Kelly
  • Lua Bleah
  • Tracy Appleby
  • Fonsah Valery
  • Ginger Hepp
  • Ignacio Diaz
  • Abay Kassahun
  • Doug Paluszewski
  • Jennifer Merrifield
  • Semhar Teame
  • Violet Maryann
  • Ghebremedhin Teklemariam
  • tope eniodunmo
  • Elizabeth Atkins
  • Susan Harris
  • Kyle [Kee-Lee] Inez Cole
  • Dena Svolos
  • Amy N Smith
  • Bethel Mulat
  • Heath Adams
  • Toyin Olateru
  • Catina King

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