The Carmel Clay Public Library has announced that Java House will provide café service at the expanded Main Library when it reopens in 2022. The Carmel-based company will operate the library’s 1,100 square-foot café space, serving its signature cold-brew coffee drinks as well as tea, hot chocolate, and snacks.
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“Beginning last summer, we solicited proposals from businesses who were interested in operating the café at the library,” said Library Director Bob Swanay. “Our goal is to give Carmel residents and visitors the best library experience possible, so we are excited to announce our partnership with such an outstanding local business as Java House. Patrons and visitors will enjoy a great menu of beverages and select food items and a variety of seating both inside and outside the new space.”
Founded in 2018 as a retail coffee brand, Java House opened its first coffee bar at Clay Terrace in 2019, followed by locations in Midtown Carmel and Broad Ripple. The company plans to expand to additional locations in the greater Indianapolis area.
Java House’s presence in the library is part of a Main Library renovation and expansion that will allow the Carmel Clay Public Library to better serve the needs of a growing community. While construction is underway, the library is operating out of space in the Merchants’ Square shopping center at 2140 E. 116th St. The library also continues to provide service at the Joyce Winner West Branch, 12770 Horseferry Road, and Digital Media Lab, 21 E. Main St.
The expanded Main Library will reopen at 55 4th Ave. SE in late 2022. Project details can be found at carmelclaylibrary.org/main-library-project.