Speedway Public Library

Speedway Public Library Information on events and happenings at the Speedway Public Library in the Town of Speedway, Indiana. Mrs. Alan C. Zieglemueller, and a grant from Praxair.)

The Speedway Public Library's ongoing mission is: To provide all Town of Speedway residents open access to diverse media resources, and to respond to the informational, cultural, educational, civic, and recreational needs of the Speedway community. The story of the Speedway Public Library is a prime example of Speedway spirit. Opened officially on November 24, 1968, the library represented a dream

made reality through hard work, careful planning, cooperation and dedication to the achievement of a goal. Today it serves Speedway with a full range of materials and services geared to all age groups, educational levels, and interests. The population of Speedway increased many fold during its first five decades. Concurrently, there was a nationwide expansion of knowledge, more emphasis on education, and more leisure time with earlier retirement and shorter working hours. Prior to the establishment of the Speedway Public Library, residents were without adequate library resources. The Speedway High School Library was relatively new and in the process of expanding to fulfill its first mission of serving the students. A public library could offer a greater variety of books serving a wider range of persons and also supplement the school collection of educational materials. The public library started because of one woman's dream, drive, and enthusiasm. (Betty) Thompson richly deserves credit as the individual who initiated the drive, dedicating more than three years of work, thought and effort to accomplish the completion of the Speedway Public Library. . (Reprinted from The Story of Speedway, Copyright 1975 Speedway Civic Committee)

Today, the Speedway Public Library has over 90,000 items in its collection. Besides popular fiction and informational books, books on automobile racing are collected as a special interest to our patrons. Speedway Public Library also provides popular magazines, books on tape, music CDs, DVDs, electronic databases, public internets, and a wireless network. The library also collects Speedway Public grade school and junior high school textbooks to aid young patrons with their home work, and to assist with afterschool homework help provided by the library. Senior high school Homework help is also offered. (Homework help programs are sponsored by a bequest from Gladys J. Other programs include summer reading clubs for adults and children, book discussions for adults and children, story time for children craft programs for children, summer concerts for families, and an annual Christmas party for families. Most programs are sponsored by our Friends of the Speedway Public Library support group. Through book sales, race day parking, day bus trips, and other fundraisers, the Friends sponsor quality programming, so that public funds are used for materials and other vital services.

Join us for another lively discussion. Copies are available at the front desk for checkout. Snacks provided!
09/01/2026

Join us for another lively discussion. Copies are available at the front desk for checkout. Snacks provided!

Our monthly Take & Make is available today since we are closed on Labor Day. Stop by and pick up our Dictionary Magnet T...
09/01/2026

Our monthly Take & Make is available today since we are closed on Labor Day. Stop by and pick up our Dictionary Magnet Take & Make kit. Quantities are limited so grab one as soon as you can! Happy crafting!

Preschoolers and toddlers ages 5 and younger are invited to join us every Tuesday in September for stories and songs for...
08/31/2026

Preschoolers and toddlers ages 5 and younger are invited to join us every Tuesday in September for stories and songs for at the library!

Move your body and your mind! Join us for another session of Balance and Stretching with the insightful certified yoga i...
08/31/2026

Move your body and your mind! Join us for another session of Balance and Stretching with the insightful certified yoga instructor, Amanda Pryor. Registration is recommended!

Would you like to create a new wreath for your home? Join us as floral designer Donald Thompson helps us create a fabulo...
08/29/2026

Would you like to create a new wreath for your home? Join us as floral designer Donald Thompson helps us create a fabulous fall wreath. Registration is required and limited to 6 people.

Home delivery and services for residents of the Town of Speedway who are unable to visit the library independently due t...
08/28/2026

Home delivery and services for residents of the Town of Speedway who are unable to visit the library independently due to mobility limitations, disability, or homebound temporary recovery.⁠ ⁠

Call the library to sign-up or schedule a visit. (317)-243-8959

Check out all of the awesome creations made at LEGO Club in August 2026!
08/27/2026

Check out all of the awesome creations made at LEGO Club in August 2026!

Check out all of the awesome creations made at LEGO Club in August ...

See you at Speedway Public Safety & Service Community Day at Leonard Park on Thursday, September 10 from 5-7pm! Join us ...
08/27/2026

See you at Speedway Public Safety & Service Community Day at Leonard Park on Thursday, September 10 from 5-7pm! Join us for the Foam Happy Canon from 5:30-6:30 pm, sponsored by the library! (Be sure to bring a towel - you will get wet playing in the foam!)

On Saturday, September 5th at 1pm, join us for a movie and snacks, then stick around to make your own out-of-this-world ...
08/26/2026

On Saturday, September 5th at 1pm, join us for a movie and snacks, then stick around to make your own out-of-this-world companion to take home! All ages welcome! For title and details, please visit: https://www.speedway.lib.in.us/node/2252

This movie is 156 minutes, rated PG-13 for some thematic material and suggestive references.

Teens! Join us for a crafting evening! We'll build and decorate birdhouses! Registration is recommended. Snacks provided...
08/26/2026

Teens! Join us for a crafting evening! We'll build and decorate birdhouses! Registration is recommended. Snacks provided too!

Address

5633 W 25th Street
Speedway, IN
46224

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+13172438959

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