Indiana Young Readers Center

The Indiana Young Readers Center Collection includes books by Indiana authors and illustrators for children and young adults. Indiana authors and illustrators are defined as having been born in Indiana, having lived in Indiana for a significant period of time, or currently living in Indiana.

The Indiana Young Readers Center opened in October 2016. It is a place for kids to learn more about Indiana and explore the literary works of Indiana authors and illustrators.

Schedule a free tour of the Indiana Young Readers Center and State Library for your class or group by phone or email using the contact information below.

Resources & Services

• Indiana Children’s Authors & Illustrators
• Indiana Center for the Book 
• Virtual Field Trip for the Indiana Young Readers Center
• In Pursuit of State Pride 4th Grade Field Trips
• Statehouse Education Center
• Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award  
• Young Hoosier Book Award
• Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award  

Contact Information

317-232-3719  Indiana Young Readers Center Desk

317-232-3700  Suzanne Walker, IYRC Librarian

317-232-1401 Indiana Young Readers Center Program Coordinator

Hours: The Indiana Young Readers Center is open Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. See this page for Saturday hours, closed on Sundays.

IN SW 8-20-2021