A high volume of visitors is expected at the Main Library December 17–19. More details »
A high volume of visitors is expected at the Main Library December 17–19. More details »
If you're a Carmel resident, you may apply for a library card online. Once we've processed your application, we'll email you a library card number that you can use to begin checking out digital materials and placing holds through our online catalog. You can then visit the library at a later date to pick up your physical card.
The library has partnered with KultureCity® to better assist and accommodate patrons with sensory processing needs.
The library provides delivery service to patrons who can't come to the library due to extended or acute illness, physical disabilities, or other extenuating circumstances.
Located in the Main Library parking garage, the Holds Pickup Locker offers 24/7 access to holds. A special parking spot nearby is available to use while you're picking up your holds from the locker. Learn more about using the locker here.
Curbside holds pickup is available at our West Branch. Learn more about it here.
Click here to see a list of the library's large print books.
Click here to see a list of the library's audiobooks on CD. (Use the "Audience" filter to zero in on audiobooks on CD for kids.)
Digital audiobooks are available to check out online with a CCPL card and offer variable speed playback so you can listen at a faster or slower pace.
Enjoy OverDrive audiobooks through the free Libby by OverDrive app or by visiting carmel.overdrive.com.
Enjoy Hoopla audiobooks through the free Hoopla Digital app or by visiting hoopladigital.com.
Ebooks are also available to check out online with a CCPL card. The font size of these books can be adjusted, and the OpenDyslexic font can be selected. Ebooks also can be enjoyed with screen reader software.
Enjoy OverDrive ebooks through the free Libby by OverDrive app or by visiting carmel.overdrive.com. To learn more about the accessibility features of the Libby by OverDrive app, click here.
Enjoy Hoopla Digital ebooks through the free Hoopla Digital app or by visiting hoopladigital.com.
In addition to the collections provided at the Carmel Clay Public Library, the Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) provides free library service to residents of Indiana who cannot use standard printed materials due to a visual, physical, or reading disability. Find out more about the TBBL here.
Most of the DVDs and Blu-rays in the library's collection offer closed captions that can be turned on through the disc's menu. Some also offer a descriptive audio option. (Use the "Audience" filter to zero in on titles for kids.)
Streaming movies and TV shows are available to enjoy with a CCPL card and often include closed captions as well.
Watch movies through the free Kanopy app or by visiting carmel.kanopy.com.
Watch movies and TV shows through the free Hoopla Digital app or by visiting hoopladigital.com.
Visit our Community Resources webpage for a list of helpful resources for language learners and new residents.
Our Transparent Language online language-learning system includes instruction on learning American Sign Language.
Storytime@Home – Create your own themed storytime at home. Watch a story video, read books (many are available digitally through Libby or Hoopla Digital), sing songs, and do an activity or two. See the themes here.
STEAMAdventures@Home – Enjoy fun activities designed to introduce ages 5–12 to the amazing world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Click to see our available STEAMAdventures@Home themes.
YouTube Stories, Song, Rhymes, and More – Children ages 0–5 can listen to stories, sing, and dance with our librarians in these recorded storytimes. View our YouTube storytime playlists here.
Indiana Disability Resource Finder – Explore this directory of services, programs, and helpful articles for the disability community.