State guide
Indiana
Indiana has a clear statewide kit program through the Indiana State Library’s Indiana Young Readers Center, and the official page also points users to shared discussion resources and Novel Conversations. Indiana interlibrary loan for participating libraries is handled through Indiana Share, with shipping via INfoExpress or library-rate postage.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State library agency
- Indiana State Library
- Statewide book club kit program
- The Indiana State Library’s Indiana Young Readers Center lends Book Club Kits for kids and teens statewide to public library youth librarians and Indiana teachers through LibCal, with shipping by INfoExpress.
- Statewide kit catalog
- Official page →
- Interlibrary loan
- Indiana Share allows participating libraries to request interlibrary loan materials through the Indiana State Library using ILLiad, and lending libraries ship by INfoExpress or library-rate postage.
Official resources in Indiana
Official statewide page for Book Club Kits and other circulating kits, with borrowing rules and reservation instructions.
Explains the State Library’s interlibrary loan service for participating Indiana libraries.
Explains how circulating items can be borrowed through local public, academic, or special libraries.
Main official site for the Indiana State Library and its statewide library services.
Key facts for Indiana
- Indiana State Library Book Club Kits for kids and teens contain 15 copies and a discussion guide.
- Spanish Book Club Kits contain 30 copies and a discussion guide.
- Indiana State Library Book Club Kits check out for 90 days.
- Indiana State Library kits ship through the INfoExpress courier system and can only be used in Indiana.
- Indiana Share lets participating libraries place interlibrary loan requests through the State Library using ILLiad.
- Lending libraries in Indiana Share ship materials via INfoExpress or library-rate postage.
Libraries that lend book club kits in Indiana
| Library | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Public Library Book Club in a Bag | Indianapolis | Not published* | DIY book club kits include about 10 copies and discussion questions; reservations are made in MyTurn and kits check out for 6 weeks. |
| Monroe County Public Library Adult Book Club Kits Monroe County | Bloomington | (812) 349-3050 | Official staff-picks page for adult book club kits, with catalog access for viewing kits and placing holds. |
| Monroe County Public Library Books Plus Virtual Monroe County | Bloomington | (812) 349-3050 | Monthly public book discussion group; participants can pick up the month’s title at the Downtown Library. |
| Hamilton East Public Library Book Clubs | Not published* | Not published* | HEPL’s official book club page lists library-run book clubs meeting virtually, in person, or in hybrid format. |
| Hancock County Public Library Carnegie's Book Club Hancock County | Greenfield | (317) 462-5141 ext. 240 | Monthly off-site public book club in Greenfield; registration is required and the library provides a shared appetizer. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- If your school does not use INfoExpress, work with a nearby public library before reserving a State Library kit.
- Add two weeks at the front of an Indiana State Library kit reservation to account for shipping.
- If you need adult discussion sets, check both your local public library and the statewide Novel Conversations service linked from the State Library page.
Not seeing your library or county?
We list a library only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across Indiana, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Indiana's population center, for comparison only):
- Kenton County Public Library book clubs, Kentucky · about 119 miles
- Kenton County Public Library book club kits FAQ, Kentucky · about 119 miles
- Clark County Public Library — Book Club Kits, Ohio · about 131 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.Indiana State Library Circulating Kit Program
Website →Phone: (800) 457-8283 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Indiana page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us and include a link to the official page. We check every tip before it goes up.
Helpful guides
- What is a library book club kit?
- How to borrow a book club kit from your library
- How to start a book club at your library
- Using interlibrary loan for your book club