Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
West Perry branch highlights growth in programs, diverse patrons and new lockers; patrons praise community impact
Summary
West Perry branch manager reported rising circulation and program participation, described outreach to Burmese and Chin communities, and highlighted hold lockers and study-room demand. Two public commenters described how library programs generated community connections and urged retention of physical DVDs.
The Indianapolis Public Library’s West Perry Branch reported rising use of its facilities and programs and outlined outreach to multiple language communities during the board’s Feb. 24 meeting.
The branch manager told the Board that West Perry opened on July 16, 2021, and serves a service area with about 55,197 residents, including substantial Burmese and Chin communities. “We try to reach out to all our audiences,” the manager said, noting partnerships with Perry Township Schools, the Burmese American Community Institute and Franciscan Health Network. The manager said the branch’s population is about 20% Asian, 8% Black, 10% Hispanic and 62% non-Hispanic white, and that Burmese languages are common in the neighborhood.
Branch-level statistics presented to the board showed 1,121 new registered borrowers last year, a 13% increase in physical item circulation, an 8% rise in use of the branch’s holds lockers and 308 programs with roughly 8,500…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
