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
- Statehouse Education Center
- Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award
- Young Hoosier Book Award
- Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
- Read Aloud Indiana
Contact Information
317-232-3719 Indiana Young Readers Center Desk
317-232-3700 Suzanne Walker, IYRC Librarian
Hours: The Indiana Young Readers Center is open Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The center is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
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