Hop on and off a free conference trolley at select downtown sights perfect for the visiting librarian! Thanks to generous sponsorship from the Indiana Public Library Association (IPLA) and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, there will be a free trolley service taking conference attendees to a handful of exciting venues during the PLA conference.
“We want to make this a memorable visit to all attendees and this transportation will allow more people to visit our fabulous city,” said Jackie Nytes, CEO of the Indianapolis Public Library. There will be a continuous loop to visit the following locations (full schedule set below):
- The infoZone at the world-renowned Children’s Museum
- The Indianapolis Public Library
- The Indy Library Store (ONLY: Tuesday afternoon 1:00–5:00 PM and Wednesday morning until 1:00 PM; open house begins at 9:00 AM)
- The Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library (Closed Wednesday)
Trolley Schedule and Route
During its hours of operation, the trolley will leave the Convention Center (Maryland Street door) on the hour, every hour. Pick-up at individual locations will be hourly from the corresponding drop-off time. Reservations are not required.
Tuesday, March 11
1:00–5:00 PM
Will leave/return to the Indiana Convention Center every hour on the hour.
Convention Center
Vonnegut Library—Stop/pick-up only if requested
Central Library (tours available!)
Library Services Center for Indy Library Store
Children’s Museum for infoZone
Back to Convention Center
Wednesday, March 12
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Will leave/return to the Indiana Convention Center every hour on the hour.
Convention Center
Central Library (tours available!)
Library Services Center for Indy Library Store, closes at 1:00 PM
Children’s Museum for infoZone
Back to Convention Center
Thursday, March 13
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Will leave/return to the Indiana Convention Center every hour on the hour.
Convention Center
Vonnegut Library—Stop/pick-up only if requested
Central Library (tours available!)
Children’s Museum for infoZone
Back to Convention Center
Friday, March 14
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Will leave/return to the Indiana Convention Center every hour on the hour.
Convention Center
Vonnegut Library—Stop/pick-up only if requested
Central Library (tours available!)
Children’s Museum for infoZone
Back to Convention Center
Pick-up and Drop-off Locations
Convention Center, Maryland St. door (around the corner from Capitol Ave.)
Vonnegut Library, 340 N. Senate Avenue door
Central Library, 11 E. 9th Street door (9th Street entrance)
Library Services Center for Indy Library Store, 2450 N. Meridian Street door
Children’s Museum for infoZone, 3040 N. Illinois Street door
Many thanks to our generous sponsors. The IPLA is a unit of the Indiana Library Federation and promotes and advocates for Indiana public libraries, aligns the public library community to act on matters of common interest, and fosters the professional growth of its members. The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation strives to enrich the lives of all citizens in Marion County by supporting and enhancing the programs and activities of the Indianapolis Public Library.
