With the Children’s Museum on a 2-hour delay, the Info Zone Branch will open at noon today, Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Due to scheduled maintenance which requires a full power shutdown, the Beech Grove Branch will be closed on Friday, April 4.

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8625 Guilford Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46240

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Nora Hours

Mon - Tue 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun Closed
Nora

Branch History

A library for the rapidly-expanding area of suburban Washington Township was made possible by the donation of a 2.56 acre lot from Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg in 1968. The Nora Branch opened in 1971 on North Guilford Avenue and was expanded to 18,500-square-feet in 1990.

2025 Renovation &
Grand-Re-opening

After weather-related supply chain issues that caused many delays, our newly renovated Nora Branch officially opened for service on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

We are planning a more formal grand re-opening party later this spring and will share details as soon as they are available!

The Nora Branch re-opened with:

  • Updated entrance with a drive-up return
  • Updated restrooms
  • Group Study and Tutoring Rooms
  • Updated Community Room for 60
  • Comfort Room adjacent to the Children's Area
  • Increased access to outlets for device charging
  • Updated mechanical and light systems
  • Seeking LEEDv4 Silver Certification for energy and resource conservation
Amenities & Services

Internet Access

  • Public computers with Microsoft Office
  • Early learning computer stations
  • Free Wi-Fi

Self-Services

  • Checkout
  • Color printer
  • Color copy machine

  • PLEASE NOTE: Personal paper cannot be used in Library printers/copiers.

  • Document scanner
  • Mobile printing services
  • ScanEZ Kiosk


Meeting Space

Study Rooms

Exam Proctoring

Adult Changing Station

Outgoing Fax

Bike Rack

Walk-Up Book Return

Seed Library (March-October)

Upcoming Events at Nora
The Village

The Village

Nora Branch

Join others to create yarn pompoms that become part of a large-scale fiber art piece called The Village. This artwork will eventually be 24 feet wide and 8 feet high, and represents the best of Indianapolis Arts. It can't be made without assistance from each other.

Mr. Daniel Sings!

Mr. Daniel Sings!

Nora Branch

Sing, dance, and clap along with Mr. Daniel in this concert perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Space is limited.

The Village

The Village

Nora Branch

Join others to create yarn pompoms that become part of a large-scale fiber art piece called The Village. This artwork will eventually be 24 feet wide and 8 feet high, and represents the best of Indianapolis Arts. It can't be made without assistance from each other.

Branch Manager
Josh Crain

Josh Crain

Hi, I'm Josh Crain, Branch Manager for Nora. My favorite author is Terry Pratchett. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!

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