Celebrating Our Past and Future

Annual Report “Beautiful. Clean. Diverse. Welcoming. Accessible. Thank you!” Celebrating Our Past and Future

Indianapolis citizens were drawn in large numbers to The Indianapolis Public Library in 2017, a year highlighted by the commemoration of Central Library’s illustrious 100-year history and the creation of a new avenue for civic engagement with the opening of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC).

While much of the spotlight was on these two major events, other celebrations occurred every day at IndyPL’s various locations. Thousands of children discovered the joy of reading through the Summer Reading Program and other early literacy initiatives. Job seekers obtained new technical skills to become job-ready at one of the Library’s Job Centers. Adults learned to use their new personal devices to download free Library eResources at our ALA Library of the Future award-winning Tinker Station. The list goes on.

As an agent for innovation, the Library continued to introduce new digital products that are relevant for today’s Library users. The downloading of eBooks and other electronic materials continued to grow, and IndyPL responded to the demands for newer formats while maintaining its robust collection of physical materials. The Library received national recognition as a “Top Innovator” by the Urban Libraries Council for its online Library card registration tool to ensure easy access to resources.

The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation’s support of $2.8 million was vital to the success of such initiatives as the CBLC, the Summer Reading Program, On the Road to Reading, the Immigrant Welcome Center Mobile Branches, and many other lifelong learning activities. We thank the many individuals, companies and foundations whose generous gifts made this level of philanthropic investment possible.

The celebration of 2017 milestones would not be complete without recognition of the stellar service provided by a dedicated staff. As our city’s favorite son, author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., stated, “The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries.” There and behind the scenes you’ll find the most committed public servants.

Join us as we not only reflect on our past but look ahead to a year focused on the construction of new branches, improving Library access for diverse populations, and creating dialogue on making Indianapolis an even more outstanding place to live and work.

Jackie Nytes CEO, The Indianapolis Public Library

Florrie Binford Cooper Chair, The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation

Joanne M. Sanders President, The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees

Roberta Knickerbocker Jaggers President, The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation “Indianapolis has the best libraries of any place I have ever lived.”

4 million Walk-in visits to all Library locations . . . a 4% increase over ‘16 10.2 million Visits to our website . . . a 12% decrease from ‘16

2 million Circulation of electronic materials . . . an 11% increase over ‘16 12.4 million Circulation of physical materials . . . a 6% decrease from ‘16

401,525 Library cardholders . . . representing 45% of the Library’s service population (2010 census). More than 40,000 were new cardholders!

171,025 Considered “active” Library borrowers . . . a 1% increase over ‘16

1,551 Bookmobile visits to public locations . . . up from 1,106 in ‘16 33,664 Bookmobile patrons checked out 93,175 items . . . up from 89,228 in ‘16

The Learning Curve at Central Library, the ALA award-winning learning environment for children, presented 430 educational activities attended by 8,302 participants. It hosted 102 school and out-of-schoolIMAGE TOO SMALL groups and provided 495 have a larger size? students with their first Library card. IMAGE TOO SMALL have a larger size? “Arts, Sciences and Letters,” a classic bronze statue created by German-American sculptor Richard Bock in 1892, greets visitors atop Central Library’s north entrance. The statue represents the spirit of knowledge embodied in the numerous books and materials housed at the Library.

2017 Circulation by Format 14,435,169 total

2017 2016

IMAGE TOO SMALL have a larger size? “Central Library serves many roles in our 10.07.17 family because it is the cornerstone of our life downtown . . . a calming refuge.”

A highlight was the unveiling of a 100-year-old time capsule that included an original, unpublished work by beloved Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley, copies of Indianapolis newspapers, coins, postcard photos, Library documents, programs from local literary clubs and an American flag with 48 stars.

Special programming throughout the year engaged young and old alike, with presentations on the Library’s history, architectural tours, craft programs for kids, a photo contest, and an exhibit that celebrated the Library’s integral role during the past 100 years.

In 2016, elledecor.com listed Central Library among its “50 Best Libraries in America.” Celebrating Central Library’s 100th Anniversary

The community gathered on the exact date when in 1917 Central Library’s Cret Building was dedicated. The commemorative event featured performances by the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and a quintet from the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis, family programs, historic period characters, a Mayoral Proclamation and birthday cake for all!

The Cret Building was proclaimed in 1918 by Architectural Forum as “the most beautiful secular building in the United States, if not the most beautiful secular building produced in modern times.”

“It’s just a beautifully organized building highlighted with the masterful use of colors to unify the differing functions and assist in wayfinding.” “A space to celebrate who we are, where we have been, and where we are going!” 10.21.17

The public grand opening featured a keynote by nationally acclaimed journalist Roland Martin, music and dance, and a ribbon cutting. The CBLC, located in the 3,800-square-foot “This represents an opportunity for ALL people R. B. Annis West to learn more about the culture of African Reading Room, welcomes visitors of Americans. It’s a great addition to a fabulous all ages during regular library, a jewel in our city.” Central Library hours.

“ The CBLC means to me that the community and the future citizens that visit this place have the opportunity to learn about our wonderful history.” Celebrating the Opening of the Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library

Made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc. through a $1.3 million grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, the new Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) offers a vibrant environment for visitors to build an awareness of black culture and to discover this rich heritage through books, images, special events and more.

“Thank you so much! The CBLC makes me feel proud to be black, American, and from Indianapolis!”

Stimulating Young Minds

In 2017, the Library participated in our city’s early education efforts by developing the literacy skills of children and introducing them to the world of digital resources.

In its first full year, 3,024 families participated in the Library’s “1,000 Books by Kindergarten,” designed to establish the reading habit for preschoolers and prepare them for school.

In 2017, the Library presented 7,991 programs attended by 168,288 babies, preschoolers and school-age children and their families, a nearly 5% increase over 2016. These included fun and educational storytimes, workshops, animal adventures, author events and musical performances.

More than 48,000 children read nearly 950,000 The “Hot Jazz for Cool Kids” series of free books during the 2017 Summer Reading performances by Indy’s leading jazz musicians Program, “Read It & Eat.” In addition to being attracted 572 attendees. rewarded with great prizes for their reading activity, young readers donated 3,002 pounds of non-perishable food items to Gleaner Food Bank to help feed hungry Hoosiers.

“I will never forget the excitement in my two-year-old son’s eyes the moment we walked in the Library.”

4,112 Continuing toward its goal of providing all Marion Students in the Shared System, which County public school students Library cards, more connects 47 member schools to the than 5,200 students in Decatur Township and 320 Library’s catalog, received Library cards students at Sense Charter School received their for the first time. In addition, 471,712 first cards, opening the door to a world of print items were borrowed through the Shared and online resources, thanks to The Indianapolis System, a 36% increase4,112 over 2016. Foundation Library Fund. SUMMER READING PROGRAM

More than 125 sponsors and donors helped the Library Foundation provide more than $235,000 in support of the 98th annual Summer Reading Program. Contributors provided prizes and brought hands-on workshops and other reading activities to more than 45,000 children, teens and parents. Major sponsors included: OneAmerica®; 92.3 WTTS; BKD, LLP; Carrier Corporation; Citizens Energy Group; CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan; Hartley and Margaret Dellinger; Ms. Tracy L. Haddad Foundation, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation; The Indianapolis Colts; The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund; Louise Lage and Hugh C. Kirtland Endowment Fund, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation; The Kroger Co.; Lilly Endowment Inc.; the Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley; Pacers Foundation; Providence Outdoor; Mary Frances Rubly and Jerry Hummer; Deborah J. Simon; The Samerian Foundation; G. Marlyne Sexton; The Swisher Foundation, Inc., in memory of Glenn M. Swisher; In support of Reach Out and Read Toysmith and Friends of the Library. Indiana, the 2nd annual “ReadIN” at Central Library was attended by 875 children and adults and featured community guest readers, a musical and storytelling performance by José-Luis Orozco and opportunities to add to the home libraries of preschoolers.

As part of the Library’s “On the Road to Reading” initiative . . . • 12,138 preschoolers and 2,037 child care providers participated in storytime and early literacy programs • 38,115 books were distributed to child care centers through the United Way’s Early Readers Club • 106,943 books were circulated with the Library’s Bunny Bags Young people and families were inspired by the life story of Robb Armstrong, creator of the “Jump Start” syndicated comic strip, during Fall Fest ‘17 sponsored by the Library’s African-American History Committee. With the theme, “Becoming Agents of Change,” the event also featured winners of the teen Slammin’ Rhymes Poetry Challenge.

READY TO READ

Thousands of preschool children attended storytime programs at child care centers around Nearly 1,400 books were donated or received during Indianapolis and Library the Library’s Jingle Books holiday campaign enabling workshops about science, children throughout Indianapolis to enjoy the gift of music and other topics to help reading in the form of free books. them prepare for school. Their caregivers attended professional development sessions to help develop their early literacy teaching skills. These programs – all part of the Library’s Ready to Read initiative to reach children The Library’s 24-hour age birth to five – received more Call-a-Story telephone than $240,000 in investments from line (317-275-4444 and major sponsors including: Bose toll-free 877-275-9007) McKinney Evans; Duke Realty; The received 242,132 calls. Emily Fund; Haddad Foundation; The most popular were Honda Manufacturing of Indiana; those read by members The Indianapolis Foundation of the Indiana Pacers Library Fund; Junior League of (61,713 calls). The year Indianapolis; Peyton Manning also featured the launch Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent; of Spanish Call-a-Story. PNC Foundation; The Herbert Simon Family Foundation; and Friends of the Library. “I must say the Computer Lab is a solid foundation of the Indianapolis community.” Celebrating Lifelong Learning

A range of dynamic programming enabled the Library to foster personal growth and serve as a center for cultural and civic activity.

Patterned after the children’s “Read It & Eat” initiative, adults enjoyed their own summer reading program with a food-themed lineup of books and events. Notable local chefs gave their recommendations for suggested reading and led book discussions. Special programs included food tastings, screenings of culinary-themed films, and a tour of a working organic dairy farm.

IndyPL partnered with Google to kick off its Grow with Google Tour in Indianapolis. The free two-day event helped job seekers, students, teachers, entrepreneurs and small business owners improve their digital skills.

1,159 1,159Computer classes attended by 7,755 individuals Free classes ranged from basic computer skills to advanced activities such as web development and coding. INDIANA AUTHORS 2017 Eugene & Marilyn Glick AWARD Indiana Authors Award Winners The 2017 Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award Dinner National Author winner raised more than $125,000 Kekla Magoon through sponsorships and a silent Regional Author winner auction to support programs Lori Rader-Day of the Library and Library Emerging Author winner Foundation, with major support Francesca Zappia from the Glick Fund, a fund of Genre Excellence for Central Indiana Community Middle Grade Fiction winner Foundation; Barnes & Thornburg John David Anderson LLP; Borshoff; Wiley; and WFYI Public Media. Proceeds from the Marianne Glick, Award Dinner support ongoing Director at the programs for the Library and Eugene & Marilyn Library Foundation. Glick Family Foundation

Select members of the Indianapolis City-County Council hosted a panel of community representatives for a conversation about civil discourse, discrimination, hate and violence in today’s society at Central Library.

Prior to the Indiana Authors Award Dinner, the “Meet an Author, Be an Author” event gave individuals of all ages an opportunity to meet with celebrated Hoosier authors, including those honored with the Indiana Authors Award, and participate in workshops on writing and publishing. “I just love the Library. It’s the best deal in town!”

13,095 13,095Total programs for all ages in 2017 . . . AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY up from 11,985 in ‘16 COMMITTEE PROGRAMS The Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, 287,772 Donna D. Talley Story Theatre Fund, and Total program attendance in 2017 . . . Friends of the Library contributed nearly up from 281,200 in ‘16 $42,000 for the annual Meet the Artists exhibit and gala and Fall Fest programs, which highlighted and inspired artists in 287,772 the African-American community. THE JOB CENTER Adults developed new computer skills, improved their job-searching techniques and more with one-on-one assistance “I so much appreciate the at the Library’s Job Centers. Thanks go excellent service you provide to Knowledge Services, the Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley, for researchers like myself.” TCU Foundation and Friends of the Library for more than $71,000 in support.

The Job Center at ten Library locations served 3,256 individuals who received personalized assistance from Library staff with computer skills, job searches and résumé development. The Job Center addresses a key strategic goal of preparing residents for successful employment.

As part of a $192,200 grant from The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund’s Innovation Fund, the Library joined with the Immigrant Welcome Center to have its Natural Helpers assist newly arrived residents with local resources, including Library resources. The Immigrant Welcome Center Neighborhood Branch offerings launched at the Pike and East Washington branches to help speakers of Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and French.

19,265 19,265Hours provided by 782 dedicated volunteers who freely offered their time and talents for the Indy Library Store, Library Express for homebound patrons, at branch locations and during special Library projects. The Library thanks them all! Reinforcing its role as a civic place, Central Library began hosting naturalization ceremonies where approximately 550 individuals took the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens.

53 The Library began English Conversation Spanish language computer classes Circles at the Nora, Haughville, Pike and attended by 336 participants at Southport branches where trained ESL tutors Central Library, Haughville, Garfield help individuals of all languages improve Park and Eagle branches their English speaking skills in a comfortable, welcoming environment. 53 Always one of the most celebrated events on the city’s cultural calendar and a signature event of the Library’s African-American History Committee, the 29th Meet the Artists Gala at Central Library attracted nearly 2,000 individuals who enjoyed an evening of cultural entertainment for all ages. Attendees also met prominent African-American artists whose works were on display for two months at Central Library.

Popular ongoing Library presentations included the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Concerts at Central series and the Hometown Roots concert series, along with an array of book discussions, writing seminars and non-profit workshops. “Today I learned how to get digital audiobooks from the Library onto my tablet. I go to the hospital each week for treatments and like to have audiobooks to listen to.” Celebrating a Diverse and Relevant Collection

The Library worked to maintain a robust collection of physical materials along with an increasing array of online and digital offerings that reflect evolving patron needs.

Major projects led by the Library’s Collection Management Services Area . . . Reorganization of the entire collection of books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs at Central Library, resulting in a more user-friendly space and more materials in the children’s and popular collections areas Building of the 10,000-item collection for the Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library that includes 8,400 books, 800 DVDs and 800 CDs

Access to the Library’s collection was made easier with the launch of an online registration tool to obtain a Library account that earned a “Top Innovator” award from the Urban Libraries Council. Enhanced search capabilities and an improved user interface were added to the online catalog system that provides access to the 1.7 million physical and electronic items of the Library.

201,709 “Today I learned how to get digital audiobooks from the Number of eBooks available for free Library onto my tablet. I go to the hospital each week for checkout, compared to 183,155 in ‘16 treatments and like to have audiobooks to listen to.” 201,709 What was most popular at the Library in 2017?

Adult fiction book– Never Never by James Patterson and Candice Fox Teen fiction book – Turtles All the Way Down by John Green Adult Fiction eBook & eAudiobook – The Whistler by John Grisham Young Adult nonfiction eBook – I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb Youth Fiction eBook – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling Hoopla movie – The Mask eMagazines – People (Flipster) & The Economist (RBDigital) Online database – Ancestry Library

Career Transitions database – 1,438 résumés and 165 cover letters were downloaded. Patrons did 86 interview simulations.

THE PUBLIC COLLECTION The Public Collection opened a new book share location at The Alexander Hotel at CityWay. Books for the nine artist-designed stations, which increase access to books and art, are supplied and stocked by the Library. The Public Collection is made possible with support from The Public Collection Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation. “In visiting the Tinker Station, DIGITAL INDY I’m so excited to learn about Thousands of pages of records, photographs and more were digitized for collections how many things my smartphone during 2017, thanks to more than $600,000 could do. I had no idea the phone in support from the Allen Whitehill Clowes in my pocket could borrow Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc., and Friends of the Library. eBooks and much more!”

Digital Indy

More than 500,000 pages of new material were added to the Library’s online repository of items relating to the history of Indianapolis. New collections in 2017:

• High school yearbooks from Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, Perry Meridian and Southport high schools • American Pianists Association • Arts Council of Indianapolis • Indianapolis Opera • Dance Kaleidoscope • IndyPL architectural drawings • Highland-Kessler Civic League • Portfolio Club • International Violin Competition • Indianapolis Water Company

Celebrating the Future of IndyPL!

In 2017, the Library worked to fulfill its strategic commitment to maximize accessibility in new and convenient locations.

The historic East Washington Branch, one of two Carnegie libraries still serving Indianapolis citizens, reopened its doors following a major renovation that included a 2,200-square-foot expansion. A new 16-unit computer lab, community room, children’s space and elevator access highlight improvements to this 1910 facility which has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Groundbreaking took place for the new 20,000-square-foot Michigan Road Branch that will fill a large geographical service gap in northwest Indianapolis. It will be the first newly constructed branch in the Library’s current series of capital projects. The branch, to be located at 6201 N. Michigan Road, will open by the end of 2018.

Westside residents provided their suggestions at a series of community input meetings for the new 20,000-square-foot Eagle Branch at 3939 N. Moller Road. The branch will replace the current Eagle Branch at 3325 Lowry Road and enhance the Library’s visibility in the W. 38th Street/Lafayette Road redevelopment area. The new branch is scheduled to open in early 2019. The Library moved forward with plans to relocate the Brightwood Branch following purchase agreements for property on which the new 15,000-square-foot branch will be built. The new facility will be located at E. 25th Street and N. Sherman Drive across from the current storefront location that has served patrons since 1972. The new branch, which is expected to be an anchor for neighborhood development in the Martindale- Brightwood community, will open in early 2020.

The first step was taken toward construction of a new branch in Lawrence Township at Ft. Benjamin Harrison with the award of a contract for architectural design services to RATIO Architects. The 25,000-square- foot branch, scheduled to open by the end of 2020, will meet the demand for additional Library services in a growing northeast Marion County.

Funding for the Library’s capital projects comes from individual bonds approved by the Indianapolis City- County Council with no increase in the Library’s current debt service tax rate. Accolades

(Left) IndyPL was named as a Top Innovator by the Urban Libraries Council for its new online Library account registration tool.

(Left) The Library was honored (Above) The newly- with the H. Roll McLaughlin 25- renovated East Year Award from the American Washington Branch Institute of Architects - Indiana for received the Historic the Central Library transformation Preservation Award for project which was completed Outstanding Renovation in 2007. from Indiana Landmarks.

(Left) For the 26th consecutive year, the Library received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report.

(Left) The Historic Irvington (Above) Program Community Council presented manager Melanie Wissel the Irvington Branch with a 2017 was the recipient of the Founders Award for being a Beth Tindel Award for her center of enrichment in Irvington public service and support since 1903. of the Library Foundation.

(Left) Children’s librarian Karen Perry received the Library’s Helen L. Norris Distinguished Award on behalf of her late husband and former staff member Michael Perry (right). Junot Díaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize- winning novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, presented the 40th annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture before a full house in Central Library’s Atrium. The Lecture is presented each year thanks to gifts from the estate of Marian McFadden and Friends of the Library. The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation gratefully acknowledges the individuals and organizations who made contributions in 2017. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If there are any oversights, please contact the Foundation office. Any individual or organization wishing to support the Library Foundation may call (317) 275-4700.

“Thank you for your assistance and hospitality. It’s great to work with other public institutions committed to creating robust civic communities.” $25,000+

92.3 WTTS Borshoff Hartley and Margaret Dellinger* The Glick Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation The Herbert Simon Family Foundation The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Mary Frances Rubly G. M. Sexton The Summer Youth Program Fund, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation Anonymous (1)

$10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation Blue & Co., LLC Estate of Linda S. Brandt* Carrier Corporation Haddad Foundation Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC Junior League of Indianapolis Katz, Sapper & Miller The Kroger Co. COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley In addition to the support provided for many of the programs OneAmerica® highlighted in this report, more than $31,000 in contributions The Public Collection Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation from Amica Insurance, Apex Benefits, Buckingham Companies, R.B. Annis Educational Foundation Clinical Lab Consulting of Indiana, the Alan & Linda Cohen Samerian Foundation The Swisher Foundation, Inc. Family Foundation, Comcast, CSX Transportation, Indiana TCU Foundation Humanities, Indiana Arts Commission, Indianapolis Power & Light, Tracy L. Haddad Foundation, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation Regions Bank, the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Mr. Donald F. Woodley and the Zeff A. Weiss Endowment Fund brought programs for Estate of Howard Yosha* Betty C. Young children, immigrants and culture-lovers to Library locations across the city. These donors supported programs including $5,000 - $9,999 the adult book clubs at College Avenue and Warren, the Adult Barnes & Thornburg LLP Summer Reading Program, Art Squared at Fountain Square, Elaine & Eric Bedel BKD, LLP the Central Centennial Celebration, Curveside Ride at Central Richard and Christine Buergler Library, Garfield Park’s Earth Friendly Festival, and Digital Mobile Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Citizens Energy Group Labs for kids and West Michigan Community Day at Haughville. CollegeChoice CD 529 Savings Plan Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc. Wayne F. “Rick” Fuson George A. & Jan B.* Rubin Donor Advised Fund The Grzyb Family Hulman & Company Foundation, Inc. Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Power & Light Company Colette Irwin-Knott and Gary Knott The Louise Lage Kirtland & Hugh C. Kirtland Endowment Fund, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation Knowledge Services Lilly Endowment Inc. Pacers Foundation, Inc. Sally Peck Karen Perry PNC Foundation PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Jeff & Julie Qualkinbush Estate of Mary Ann Roman* Deborah J. Simon Toysmith WFYI Public Media Wiley Anonymous (1) $1,000 - $4,999 Shanika Heyward Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Irene and George Hoffmann Sycamore School Alerding CPA Group Alan Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Marcy Szostak Alice Schloss Donor Advised Fund Mr. Brad Holtz, Sarkes Tarzian Inc. William and Joanna Taft Amica Insurance Bob and Carol Hooker Steve Talley Apex Benefits Group, Inc. Allan B. Hubbard Tanglewood Publishing, Inc. Arthur Jordan Foundation Thomas and Heather Hutchinson TEI Landmark Audio Ayres Foundation, Inc. Indiana Arts Commission Diane Timmerman Helen and Emerson Babb Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Tonn and Blank Construction Jessica and John Barth Indiana Oxygen Dr. Michael R. Twyman Frank and Katrina Basile Indiana University Foundation Umbaugh Bryce H. Bennett, Jr. The Indianapolis Garden Club Richard M. and Susan S. Van Frank Black Lawrence Press Indianapolis Indians Susan Vinicor Blue & Co., LLC Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Wallington Asset Management, LLC BMO Harris Bank Bond Bank J. Donald Walsh Bob’s Discount Furniture The Indianapolis Public Library Staff Association David Wantz & Susan Fleck Diane Herndon Borgmann Roberta, Doug & Anna Jaggers Susan Brock Williams and Brian Williams Bose McKinney & Evans LLP/Bose Laura and Chuck Johnson John and Margaret Wilson Public Affairs Group The Joseph Marbaugh Fund, WISH/WNDY/WIIH-TV Laura Bramble a fund of Legacy Fund Gretchen Wolfram The Brees Dream Foundation The Joyce Family Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Robert and Helen Brody Rebecca O. Kendall Management, Inc. Buckingham Companies Richard and Susan Kent The Wright Family Butler University Libraries David and Anne Knall Wurster Construction Company, Inc. Butler University, Office of the Provost Krieg DeVault LLP David and Eva Yount Chris Cairo Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library YourCause Cardinal Publishers Group Jay Langhurst and Daniel Klingler Anonymous (4) Cathedral Women of Christ Church Cathedral Charles and Lynn F. Lazzara CD-COM Systems Midwest, Inc. Lewis Wagner, LLP Central Indiana Community Foundation Philip and Sabrina List $500 - $999 Clark, Quinn, Moses, Scott and Grahn, LLP Jonathan Little Clinical Lab Consulting of Indiana Jim and Sara Lootens Norris Allen Gary D. and Marlene Cohen Angela Lupton The Allstate Foundation Mr. Jeffrey S. Cohen J.B. and Suzann Lupton Ed Altwies/Midwest Tape Jerry & Carol Warren Collins Managed Health Services Wilma Bailey Connecting Hearts at Home partnership Ted and Johanna Maple The Benevity Community Impact Fund with Eli Lilly and Company and United Way Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maurath Sharon A. Bernhardt of Central Indiana Kenneth and Karen McCune Peggy Boehm Florrie Binford Cooper and Charles Cooper James McGrath David and Sherrie Bossung CSX Transportation William McNiece Matt and Janette Brown Andrea Davis Joni Metcalf-Kemp Mr. Michael Browning Danny & Debbie Dean Gary J. Meyer Dwight and Audrey Burlingame Denison Parking, Inc. Mike and Sue Smith Family Fund Anna Buschmann Dollar General The Mind Trust Candlewick Press Downtown Optimist Foundation Ann and Bill Moreau John Chlapik Craig Doyle The National Bank of Indianapolis Bonnie and Andrew Craig Jason D. Dudich Rick and Judy Nelson Ms. Dorothy R. Crenshaw Chad Edmundson Nora-Northside Community Council, Inc. David Dunn Eli Lilly and Company Lucinda Nord Tami and Jeff Edminster The Emily Fund Jackie Nytes and Michael O’Brien Denise Elkins Eskenazi Health Shiv and Alexander O’Neill Ashlee and Ed Fujawa The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Family Foundation Estate of Bernice M. Penrod* Janine Gensheimer Faegre Baker Daniels LLP Jean and Jim Preer Linda Haas Larry Fair Regions Bank Greta Hawvermale & Joni Anderson Michael E. Farmer Reis-Nichols Jewelers JPMorgan Chase Foundation Fifth Third Bank, Indiana Ron Remak & Jeff Huston of Bill C. Brown Kelly J. Tingle Book Club Finish Line Youth Foundation Associates, Bloomington, Indiana Jeffrey Kelsey Fire Fighter Retirees Association Doug Rice Ann Kitchen First Merchants Bank Ritz Charles Inc. Howard and Sarah Knight FlashPoint RJE Business Interiors Deb Lambert Kristin G. Fruehwald Eric and Sally Rowland David Lewis & Ann Bevilacqua Eric L. Gillispie Sablosky Family Foundation, a fund of Lloyd and Wendy Lyons Bruce J. Glor Legacy Fund Michael and Sarah Manion Julie and David Goodrich Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sander Sondra Bewley McQueary & Gracia E. Johnson Foundation Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Richard L. McQueary Graywolf Press Schmidt Associates Charles and Karen Meyer Griffith Family Foundation, Inc. Robert and Spencer Scott Jim Morris Tracy L. Haddad Aarti and Shreyas Shah Matt and Melissa Murphy Gregory and Elizabeth Hahn Sign Craft Industries Near West 21 Paul Lowell and Sherryl Ann Haines Sharon Smith Mr. Carl and Dr. Loui Lord Nelson Mike and Liz Hall Drew and Brenda Soshnick Jerome and Patricia Payne Jarrell B. Hammond Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Spaulding Toby and Marie Powell HarperCollins Children’s Books Ann M. and Chris Stack Ray’s Trash Service, Inc. Estate of Earl Harris* State Employee’s Community Campaign Lucy and Robert Riegel Harrison Center Shelley Stewart Salesforce.com Brian Crist and Jennifer Lee-Crist Melissa Wooton Laura J. Cummings and William Cummings Carolyn Overley Yong Janet Dalzell David and Magdalen Zauner Manuel and Sara Debono Alan G. Zimmermann Elaine Drew Anonymous (6) Nan Edgerton Gary and Joan Emmert Judith Erickson $100 - $249 John and Pam Essex Sherry A. Faris Dee Dee Addison Firefighters Museum & Survive Alive, Inc. Lucy Allan Joan FitzGibbon Kathryn and Jeffrey Allen Mary L. Forster, M.D. Ronald J. Allen and Linda McKiernan-Allen Ann S. Frick Amazon Elizabeth K. Frick Rowena Archibald Luke and Nan Frient Ash & Elm Cider Company, LLC Phyllis and Ed Gabovitch Mr. and Mrs. Noel Atkinson Gale - Cengage Learning Backyard BBQ Elizabeth Hamilton Tracy Ball Pat and Danielle Havens Ashley M. Ballweg Samuel and Margaret Hazlett Jon Barber Indianapolis Firefighters Emerald Society Jon C. Barnes The International Center Sarah Batt and Catherine Bickel Dr. Terri Jett Deborah Bell Deborah Jones Emily Berger Jacqueline Kelly Sarah Bernadac Thea E. Kelly Deepak Bhakta Marnia Kennon Blackboard Inc. Brian Killilea Eric R. Boes and Tatiana M. Foroud John and Elaine Klein Cassie Bowerman & Family Dr. and Mrs. Ned Lamkin Laurie Boyd Mr. and Mrs. John Lechleiter Linda and Tracy Brady Cathy Lewis C. Christopher Brandt Terry and Janet Lindstrom Ruth D. Brown Lumina Foundation for Education Alma L. Brownfield Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Nancy Nienaber Buchanan Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center Karen G. Burch Thomas Mason & Marie-Christine Guyonneau Barbara K. Burke Ms. Nanette E. Schulte and Mr. Matthew Russell Maurer Family Foundation, Inc. Larnell Burks-Bagley Tim and Karen Seiler (Mickey’s Camp) Kenneth and Patricia Burow Semler Financial Group, Inc. Christina McKee Gretchen Bush Seventh Street Books/ Prometheus Books Alice and Ted McLaughlin Marsha Callahan Melinda Shapiro and Dan Kahn Harry R. McLaughlin, Jr. Linda Casey Mrs. Richard L. Sharp Shawn and Angie Mendenhall Causecast Foundation Chetan Shukla Linda Miller Centerpoint Brewing Company LLC Margaret Weir Smith Ron and Michelle Miller Debra Champ Micheal and Julie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Moore, Jr. Ross G. Christoph Carrie and Karl Sorensen John M. Mutz Mike and Bonnie Coghlan Stenz Construction & Property Management Angela Okragly Carol Cohen Steve and Linda Schneider Family Foundation, Dorit Selig Paul Peggy L. Colby a fund of Legacy Fund Polly Panda Preschool Reverend M. L. Coufal Tactic Jason and Linh Preston David W. and Ellen S. Crabb Douglas Tirmenstein and Joan Metzler DeLee Reeder Kimberly Crowder USA Funds Ann A. Ricciardelli James S. Cunning and Lisa A. Stone West Indianapolis Community Fund, a fund of John and Susan Ross Carolyn Curl Central Indiana Community Foundation Julanne and Mark Sausser Ms. Mona Curts John and Sue Whitaker Carole Sendmeyer Ann T. Daly Deborah and Michael Williams Jim & Alice Shaffer Mary Kay and Lawrence Daly Mr. and Mrs. Ray W. Wilson Kaye D. Smith David and Shirley Daniell Grace M. Worley Ann F. Stankiewicz Virginia De Rolf Mr. and Mrs. John C. Yoder Brian Steensland and Shana Stump Mary Jane Delinger Anonymous (9) Anne Steinberg Jennifer Dement Nancy Stephenson and Randall Starks Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Dennerline, III Pat Szuch Ann Dettwiler $250 - $499 Mark Tasch Lynn and Daniel Dimond Gary Thompson & Leigh Harris Laura Dixon AFSCME Local 3395 - Library Workers Kelsey Timmerman Dr. James M. Donahue Miss Alice Appel Betty Z. Tomeo Virginia Doss Harold Bailey Walmart eCommerce Reid J. Duffy Phillip L. Bayt Bethany K. and Jeremiah J. Warner Michelle A. Duncan Dianne Bernardi Bill and Joan Warrick Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Einhorn Jonathan and Julia Birge Rose and Joe Wernicke Valerie Elliott & James Strange Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Broughton Jack and Julia Wickes Emerson Abby, Bart & Michael Brown Elizabeth W. Wilcox Sarah Emerson Lillian Charleston Zach and Laura Wills Angela Evans Carl Cowen and Janice Wheater-Cowen Caitlin Withers Patricia W. 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Murphy Mr. and Mrs. William E. Stanley, Jr. Richard Gibson N. William & Bebe Weinstein Donor The Joseph Stapleton Family Lloyd R. Glidewell Advised Philanthropic Fund Nancy Steffel Amanda Goehlert Leah Nahmias Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Stehman & Family Mary A. Golichowski Sue Neal Barbara Stilwell Nancy Gootee Dr. and Mrs. Richard Need Strada Education Network Mab Graves Niche Academy LLC Tony and Gail Strong Sarah Gray Lenny & Tracy Noens Barb and Fred Sullivan Gregory and Pamela Greene Mrs. Alan T. Nolan Alexander Sventeckis Anne and Tom Greist Tina M. Oakes and Dave M. Oakes Bonnie H. Swaim Mary and Mark Grove Diane O’Brien Dr. Thomas A. Taylor Tom and Susie Hacker Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. O’Connor Allen and Denyse Thorpe Richard and Cathy Hahn Debra and Jeff O’Dair Colleen M. Tulledge Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. Jeanette O’Loughlin Pambana Uishi Benjamin Hallada David and Nancy Orr Marjorie and Paul Valliere Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hamaker OverDrive, Inc. Nanci R. 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Rossman Tia Jah Wynne Ayers IU Emergency Medicine Residents Mary Lou Rothe Nathan and Jennifer Yumibe Gregg & Brenda Jackson Samuel Bryan Chapter, Daughters Mandeville Zabriskie Jane K. Johnson of the American Revolution Evertson H. and Judy M. Zell Darlene Jones Leigh & Donna Sargent Anonymous (19) Randal Kaltenmark Rick and Jan Sauer Susie Keaton Rosemary Ervin & Richard Schevitz Sue Kennedy Hal Schimmelpfennig Italics denote in kind gift Linda Kenny Carol Schuck * indicates deceased Douglas B. King Elizabeth Schuerman Betty Kitchen Mr. and Mrs. Max B. Schumacher Shellee B. Klausmeier Jen Knife Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Kornas Karen M. Kovacik Elsa Kramer and Tom Healy Norbert and Katherine Krapf John L. Krauss Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Kurlander Melanie and Anthony Lannan Gene and Carolyn Lausch Deborah A. Lawrence Ellen W. Lee Amy J. Leising Jack and Karen K. Leonard Katherine Lerg Lincoln Square Pancake House Mr. and Mrs. Lowell T. Lumley Joseph Lutholtz Monserrate Malave Stephen and Audrey Marmon Marcella E. Marshall 2017 Memorial/Tribute Gifts Florrie Binford Cooper In honor of Jim Freeman Danny and Debbie Dean OneAmerica® In memory of Carole Allen Chad and Lauren Edmundson Norris Allen Denise Elkins In memory of Joseph Patrick Fujawa Michael E. Farmer Leah Nahmias In memory of Timothy Altom Finish Line Youth Foundation Pat Wall Julie and David Goodrich In memory of Judy Heidenreich The Grzyb Family Eric and Sally Rowland In memory of Marie Christine Bernadac Gregory and Elizabeth Hahn Sarah Bernadac Mike and Liz Hall In honor of Lady Mary Ann Huser Elizabeth Hamilton Joe Huser In memory of Helen Bewley Colette Irwin-Knott and Gary Knott Roberta Ash The Jaggers Family In memory of Fredda Jones Laura Bramble The Joyce Family Franklin Road Library staff Elizabeth Chamberlin Emily and Dan Kirchmann Joyce Hruskocy Clouse Ann Kitchen In memory of Virginia Kalinski Karen Kinnick David and Anne Knall John & Christine Cairo Sondra Bewley McQueary & Lloyd and Wendy Lyons Richard L. McQueary Jeff & Julie Qualkinbush In memory of Jack Klein Kaye D. Smith Ron Remak & Jeff Huston of Bill C. Brown Manuel and Sara Debono Nancy Stephenson & Randy Starks Associates, Bloomington, Indiana John and Elaine Klein Ruth E. Stephenson G. 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Julie Gee Kathleen Laratta Harold & Jane Gottman Dallas, Julie, Austin & Jordan Leonard In memory of Donna Talley Mr. & Mrs. Darrin Gottman Peggy and Richard Myers Steve Talley Keith & Marty Gran Doug Rice Marci & Peter Harris Carol and Emory Schlake In appreciation of Steve Talley and Gary and Carol Hume Tia Jah Wynne Ayers in memory of Donna Talley The Indianapolis Public Library Staff Association Anonymous Gregg & Brenda Jackson In honor of Mike & Alexandria Russell The Jaggers Family Anonymous In memory of Leland Walter Laura Johnson Barbara Fetta Scott & Nancy Krumwied In memory of Patricia Florence McMillan Safford Nora Lee Liederbach Harold Bailey In memory of Stephen Howe Webb Lincoln Square Pancake House Barbara Deery Mary Jane Delinger Shane McCarthy Becky & Shane Loper Michael Sells Jessica Moore Randy Hall and Cathy McMillan Jeff and Connie Sparks Marti and Fred Mosemiller Corinne Graham Imboden Diane Timmerman Wayne & Mary Jo Moss Brendan O’Sullivan-Hale and Frank Smith Shirley & Stan Mullin Diane Reid In memory of Zeff Weiss Niche Academy LLC Don and Caryl Safford Sarah Bernadac Lenny & Tracy Noens Sheehan Property Management Brian Crist and Jennifer Lee-Crist Jackie Nytes Elizabeth and Jeff Steele Philip and Shandon Whistler Matt & Nita Orth Jennifer Tilford OverDrive, Inc. Tom & Pam Tilford 2017 Staff Campaign Judy A. Gray John H. Ridge Lindsay Haddix Sheila Roeder Julie E. Able Ruth Hans Irene E. Rosier Naomi Allensworth Nichelle Hayes Kristi Schneider Bethany Allison John Helling Emily Schnitker Kimberly S. Andersen Kathy I. Helmond Elizabeth Schoettle Kathryn N. Bacone Shanika R. Heyward Carol Segal Shannon Bahler Kristina Higgins Michelle Sharp Susan G. Barhan Melanie Hoffman Kamara Shonhai Jon C. Barnes Jean Hunt Rhonda Skomp Marcella Barnes Catherine J. Hurt Jennifer N. Smith Sarah J. Batt Mike and Mary Agnes Sharon Smith Andrea Baughman Hylton Amy Spurrier Mollie Beaumont Ilter Can Inan Michael Starks Priscilla Bell Halimat Ipesa-Balogun Randall Starks and Nancy Sharon A. Bernhardt Roberta L. Jaggers Stephenson Aimee Bittle Vanessa Jamerson Kevin L. Summers Rebecca A. Blandford Wendy L. Johnson Alexander Sventeckis Stefany Boleyn Veatrice M. Jones Pamela Swaidner Linda and Tracy Brady Deborah A. Jones Richard J. Swan 2017 Legacy Society Kay A. Brady Raylene Jordan Janice C. Swan Michelline Brandon Jacqueline Kelly Shaina Switzer Patricia A. Bellard* Jacquelyn Brewer Sue Kennedy Elizabeth K. Tarr Bryce H. Bennett, Jr. Abbey Brill Mikayla K. Kinley Kevin Thomas Diane and Bob Borgmann Robert D. Briner Barbara Lahey Jessica Trinoskey David and Sherrie Bossung Abby Brown Deb Lambert Kathleen M. Underwood Jeff and Diane Bowen Katie Bulloff Margaret Lane Shelley Van Antwerp Linda S. Brandt* Kimeral R. Bush Kathleen Laratta Carrie Voliva Robert and Helen Brody Chris Cairo Katherine Lerg Jayne Walters Cathy Lewis Bethany K. Warner Barbara K. Burke, Ed.D. Angela Carson Tiffani Carter Kendra Luppino Carrie E. Waterson Chuck Cooper and Florrie Binford Cooper Debra A. Champ Joseph Lutholtz Cordia J. Watkins Andrea Davis Emily Chandler Mary Luzader Peggy Wehr Danny and Debbie Dean Kate Choplin Emilie M. Lynn Emma S. Williams Hartley and Margaret Dellinger* Thomas Childress Denyce M. Malone Michael A. Williams Ann Dettwiler Mike Coghlan Mahasin Martinson Melanie A. Wissel Michael E. Farmer Elizabeth Crawford Hope McKune Caitlin Withers Rita Fowler Living Trust Kimberly Crowder Nancy C. Mobley Melissa K. Wooton Julie and David Goodrich Susan Davis Savannah R. Montoya Cheryl Wright Sean Patrick Gray Danny R. Dean Robert B. Morrison Pamela Wright Melinda K. Mullican Tia Jah Wynne Ayers Tracy L. Haddad Jeanine Delashmit Margaret A. Diebold Erin Murphy Marina Zimmerman Matt and Paula Hannigan Janette Dollar Chris Murray Anonymous (10) Estate of Earl Harris* Ryan Donnelly Jennifer Newswanger- Roberta Jaggers Michelle A. Duncan Smith Laura Johnson Tami and Jeff Edminster Jackie Nytes Carrie Kirk Deborah Ehret Cory O’Dell The Louise Lage Kirtland* & Hugh C. Kirtland* LaShonda El Jeanette O’Loughlin Endowment Fund, a fund of The Denise C. Elkins Rhonda S. Oliver Indianapolis Foundation Joan E. Emmert Amanda Osborne Lois R. Laube Jenelle W. Erickson-Bejarano Debbie Overshiner Melissa C. Martin Kathryn Farmer Kasey Panighetti Richard H. and Judith A. Nelson Alyssa Fesler Jennifer A. Patterson Karen L. Perry Diane O’Brien Jeanine Fox Joseph C. Fox Claudine Polley Estate of Bernice M. Penrod* Tonya C. Franklin Tom Probasco Jean Preer Lauren Freeman Melissa Ressino Jeff and Julie Qualkinbush Amy G. Friedman Shellie Rich Mary Ann Roman* John J. Grady Jane R. Richert Aarti and Shreyas Shah Thomas S. Shevlot Dennis and Cathy Sponsel James Steve Talley David Wantz and Susan Fleck Estate of Zeff A. Weiss* STAFF CAMPAIGN Susan M. Wever Thank you to the 165 Library and Library Foundation staff members Susan Brock Williams and Brian Williams who contributed during the 2017 Staff Campaign. Staff members John and Margaret Wilson Howard Yosha* gave or pledged more than $20,000 for programs and services Anonymous (4) of the Library and for professional development opportunities for

* indicates deceased current and future Library staff. The Library Foundation

Board of Directors – 2017 2017 Library Foundation Statement of Financial Position Florrie Binford Cooper, Chair Diane Herndon Borgmann, Vice Chair BALANCE SHEET Michael B. Joyce, Treasurer Jessica Barth, Secretary Assets Cash & Equivalents $1,308,100 Bryce Bennett Receivables & Other $969,712 Andrea Davis Inventory, Prepaid & Fixed Assets-Net $49,062 Jason D. Dudich Investments $19,707,200 Chad Edmundson Total $22,034,074 Bruce J. Glor Tracy L. Haddad Liabilities & Net Assets Michael J. Hall Accounts Payable $23,938 Jarrell B. Hammond Accrued Liabilities $19,970 Brad Holtz Net Assets $21,990,166 Colette Irwin-Knott Total $22,034,074 Dr. Terri Jett Jay Langhurst Philip J. List STATEMENT OF REVENUE, SUPPORT & EXPENDITURES Angela Lupton Revenue/Support Dr. Ted Maple Contributions $1,926,502 Melissa Murphy Booksales $251,142 Shiv O’Neill Planned Giving $36,951 Scott Sander Other $453 Dr. Aarti Shah Investment Income $248,759 Andrew Z. Soshnick Realized/Unrealized Investment Gains/(Losses) $822,413 Change in Value of Beneficial Interest in Assets Shelley A. Stewart Held by Others $1,035,871 Marcy Szostak Total $4,322,091 Joanna Taft Expenditures Roberta Knickerbocker Jaggers, Library Projects/Programs/Materials $3,107,717 Library Foundation President Lectures $172,558 Awards & Recognition $33,251 Jackie Nytes, Library CEO Fundraising $529,332 Thomas N. Hutchinson, Immediate Past Chair Management & General $423,837 Total $4,266,695

Accural basis of accounting (unaudited)

“My kids have a room full of history. If they can’t find it anywhere else, they can find it here.” The Library

Library Board of Trustees – 2017

Dr. David W. Wantz, President Dorothy R. Crenshaw, Vice President Lillian L. Charleston, Secretary Dr. Terri Jett Patricia A. Payne Tax Rates 2017 2016 Reverend T.D. Robinson Library Operations 0.1060 0.0987 Joanne M. Sanders Debt Services 0.0307 0.0293 Capital Projects Fund – 0.0038 Total 0.1367 0.1318

REVENUES // $55,814,299 Property Taxes 79% $45,234,691

Intergovernmental 14% $8,073,697

5% Miscellaneous $1,327,347

2% Fines & Fees $790,089 Charges for Services 0% $388,475

EXPENDITURES // $52,834,245 45% Personal Services $23,381,472

22% Debt $11, 714,391

Other Services & Charges 19% $9,985,142

Library Materials 11% $5,965,074

Supplies 2% $1,216,244

Capital 1% $571,922 Cash basis of accounting (unaudited) “I appreciate so much the Library’s efforts to educate, to be diverse and to provide a safe place for all in the community.” Celebrating 2017

Our Mission

The Indianapolis Public Library enriches lives and communities through lifelong learning

Our Vision

To be a center of knowledge, community life and innovation for Indianapolis

Photo credits The Library and Library Foundation gratefully acknowledge those whose talents were worthy of a thousand words . . .

Daniel Axler Alan Hall Jessica Hoffman Lee Mandrell Nicole Meisberger Katherine Smith Norm Stephens indypl.org indyplfoundation.org Tyrone Thomas