Block Family Library
at Riley Hospital For Children
About the Riley Library
The Riley Block Family Library is part of the Indianapolis Public Library Shared System. Inpatients, with a signed library card application and permission form, have access to all the materials of the Indianapolis Public Library as well as Riley Block Family Library's collection.
The Library relies on financial contributions to support the Block Family Library and its services. Monies allow us to be part of the shared system and provide immediate needs for patients.
Please visit the library website to find out more about the library.
Library Services
- Reference services: medical and support related questions as well as general questions
- Medical and support-related books, brochures, and Internet resources
- Recreational books for all ages
- Movies
- Television (in library use only)
- Phone charging (in library use only)
- Puzzles
- Computer access with printing capabilities
- Fax
- STEM kits
- Literacy kits
- Library book carts (visit patient rooms)
- Riley Reading Time on closed circuit television
- Free book carts in the library, clinics, surgery waiting, and emergency room
- Online catalog: Indypl.org
Click the "Donate Now" button to make your donation or forward the fundraising page to anyone you think may want to become involved in this remarkable cause.
If you would like to provide items from our Wish List, check out the Amazon Wish List for the updated needs for the Block Family Library at Riley Hospital for Children. The library depends on the generous support of the community, organizations, schools, and individuals. Thank you for your support!
Other ways to help
The Riley Block Family Library will accept gently used books to stock the free book carts around the hospital.
The Block Family Library also accepts volunteers, for those who can donate time and hands.