The new Glendale Library Branch is officially open

After almost a month of being closed, the Glendale Library Branch officially has a new home. The Indianapolis Public Library Glendale Branch reopened its doors to the community in its new stand-alone location March 30. The 24,800-square-foot branch, located at the site of the former John Strange Elementary School, is home to the second largest collection of physical materials after Central Library — including titles in Spanish, French, Korean and braille, said branch manager Jena Mattix. “I think it’ll just be a really nice hub for the community, and we look forward to partnering with different organizations in the area, just to really have this space reflect their interests and needs,” Mattix said. The previous Glendale Branch, located on North Keystone Avenue, was constructed in 2000 and made history as the country’s first full-service library in a major shopping mall before closing Feb. 25, 2024.  READ MORE: The solar eclipse is days away, here’s where to watch  Gregory Hill, CEO of IndyPL, said the library hosted community engagement groups where patrons could give input on what they would like to see in the library. This included incorporating the history of the previous Glendale Branch as well as honoring the John...