The Bartholomew County Library is another amazing functional architectural structure in Columbus,…read moreIndiana. The building was designed by I. M. Pei in 1969 with an addition by James Paris in 1987. What I noticed first was an incredible sculpture that stands in the Library plaza. The sculpture, known as Large Arch, was created by Henry Moore in 1971. Inside the library are high ceilings with a modern and spacious feel. There are large sections of adult books on the first and second floor. On the first floor are public computers, newspapers and other resources. There is a large teen area with skylights and comfy seating. In the basement are conference and a class room and an incredible children's library, complete with play areas and a puppet show stage. There is an outdoor patio off of the children's section. On the second floor is a indoor garden atrium that brings in natural light. The staff is helpful. There is a space where they sell excess and used books. There were several oil paintings by notable Hoosier artists. There is also a small veteran tribute near the front entrance. There is free parking on the west and back sides of the facility. I would put this library at the top of the Indiana libraries that I have visited.

Very nice, well kept, clean, and organized library. Lots of books and free use computers. Friendly…read moreand helpful staff can help you find what you seek. Cool large piece of artwork on the grounds. Nice place to find a real book versus an online book, for those who prefer the old fashion way of reading, ha. Plenty of relaxing and comfy private seating along with nice tables for multi book researching. Located downtown and walking distance to many other businesses.

I stopped in here today because every year at Christmas they have a contest where you spend $100 at…read morevendors that are in the brochure and you can get your entry into a contest to win a gift certificate. I completed mine this morning and took it in here and while I was in the Chamber of Commerce I looked through all the brochures and picked out a few so maybe I'll be on another new adventure soon. The guy that was working in there was super nice and we had a nice conversation. I'm sure I will be back next year to turn in next year's entry for the gift certificate.

The Tyson Library is NOT closed. It is alive and well! It is one of just 3 privately funded…read morelibraries in Indiana. Built by James Henry Tyson, co-founder of the Walgreen Drug Store chain, it has been in continuous operation since April 30,1942. Tyson Library is open Monday through Saturday. They have wonderful programs for kids and adults alike. Hours vary. More information is available on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Tyson-Library-524050110974693/

The very pleasant, efficient, and helpful staff. The library system also has an excellent…read morecollection and is able to move books between branches in a very timely manner. And it's a very pleasant space.

The new building is large and well designed. There are separate spaces for kids and teens. Small…read moregroup study spaces and meeting rooms! Well kept Oxford secret although it's not a secret. Only four stars due to the relative lack of new books and media for the new space. Support the public library!!

Finally got a membership here in my 3rd year of working downtown and it's the best $65 I've spent…read morein 2025. There's so many cool events for both members and non-members. I've found books both popular and obscure. And it's free to come in, look around, and soak in the Hogwarts-esque energy. Which is even better after the recent extensive renovations.

Cincinnati's Hidden Gem. As the Mercantile library is on the 11th and 12th floor of the Mercantile…read morebuilding, take their dedicated elevator and enjoy its new and renovated beautiful place to chill, work, study and enjoy. There are so many reading groups and activities. And many great authors visit. You do not have to be a member to visit the library, there are too many benefits to list them all. Sign up for a tour! A household membership works out to be about 30 cents a day. A student membership is only $30 per year! Now the Mercantile library is renting their cool space for your special events including wedding! Visit and see for yourself. Great for residents, students and visitors! Highly recommended!

Seymour, Jackson County Public Library. April 14,…read more2018....ahhh, spring into this wonderful Library! Clean and modern inside, and a nice place to get your "me" time indulgence in. Newspapers, magazines, DVD's, Films, and all the latest in publishing and digial media too!!! Folks here are helpful and friendly too. Go indulge your brain!

This library has a small town feel with a big sense of community…read more As with most public libraries in Indiana, the Shelby County Public Library's roots were enabled by a $20,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1901. The original Neo-Classical building opened June 1903 in Shelbyville and bears Carnegie's name. The limestone facility has undergone several renovations and expansions resulting in today's library complex, which includes the main building and annex. The main building houses adult books, dvd's, and other reading materials. There are a few tables and comfy chairs to study or read. The older Carnegie portion houses large print books and retains some of the original woodwork and leaded-glass doors. The lower level of the library houses the Children's library collection with play, learning areas and publicly available computers. The area has a recently added sensory wall. During my visit, the area was packed with boisterous children and parents for a summer event. There was a distinct energy in the space. To the east of the main building, the annex houses genealogy and history resources. The staff is busy helping patrons throughout the complex. The sprawling, busy library has a campus feel. Patrons come to socialize as well as find reading material. There is a lovely courtyard behind the main building with dedicated parking. Additional free street parking is available in front of the buildings.

This library is easy to find and located close to a CVS, not far from Walmart or fast food…read moreestablishments. The computer room is across the street which is highly inconvenient. There are several tables but, they lack a lot of outlets for those with laptops. They are unaware of hope to operate the scanning machine. They are nice to talk with and very willing to assist you but, they lack a lot of knowledge when it comes to higher levels of technological needs.

Friendly, helpful staff. Great selection. Well-kept building with many places to read or study.read more

This is one of my favorite libraries. Primarily because of Innovation Pointe. They have two…read moredifferent size laser cutters for wood or glass etching, cricut, 3D Printers/scanners, sublimation printer, UV Printer or Vinyl Printer, Button Maker or Laminator. I'm so impressed with what you can make with their equipment. Nothing looks homemade and all of their staff is topnotch. So helpful and informative. If you haven't been there try it out. The rest of the library is amazing too. I don't have a need for one, but they have private rooms for quiet work. You'll never regret going.

This is such a pretty library. I lived in Greenfield when the new library was built, 1985. I don't…read morego in much anymore because I no longer live in Hancock County but on this day they had their Friends of the Library sale and we were passing by. The sale is over the course of a few days and is open to the public most of those days. On the last day it is a bargain day and you can take a bag or a box in and get a great deal on books. I was lucky to have been driving by on Saturday and yes I brought home more books than I needed. I love books. I use books in my art and if I find instructional books I cannot wait to devour them. Hopefully I will be driving by when it is time for the next one!

This is, hands down, one of my favorite libraries. I've visited much larger libraries with several…read morelevels that included just about any volume you could imagine. I've been to older libraries that smelled like history and legacy (that statement makes 100% sense in my head!). Yet, the main branch of Hancock County Library is the perfect mix of everything I want in a library. I am fortunate to call it my local library. I have fond memories of bringing my kids to the children's area (which is fabulous) to play, look at the salt water aquarium, or take part in a free LEGO workshop. Before we could stream any movie our hearts desire, we used to visit the library and let everyone pick out a movie for the weekend. When we first moved back from Alabama and lived in a small apartment in Greenfield, we looked forward to visiting the incredible Book Mobile that visited our complex each week. You can even request materials that will be delivered on the Book Mobile (a godsend when you have small children, like we did at the time!). When I used to do freelance writing and marketing, I would reserve a quiet room to get all of my work completed. It was the nicest office I think I ever worked in :) My son would even join me sometimes and play in the corner with his Hot Wheels. The staff is always kind, warm, and helpful. And the building is beautiful. I'm thankful for this library, and what it has meant to me and my family over the years. (I didn't even realize I had all of these memories until I started to write this review! I'm not crying; you're crying!) Libraries are one of the greatest contributions to society. Whether you are looking for a good book, need to get some work done, or just sitting and staring out the large picture windows... your local library is always there for you. And the Hancock County Library is among the best.

https://www.facebook.com/SeymourOktoberfest/…read more https://www.seymouroktoberfest.com/ Seymour, Indiana, just celebrated its 45th annual downtown Oktoberfest (2017) complete with tons of food and craft vendors, fair rides, a Biergarten, music on several stages and much more. As a local, I have attended about 35 years of Seymour Oktoberfest, and truly, it just keeps getting better each year. Parking is not a problem since the event is so large (most of downtown) and there's a shuttle that takes people back / forth from the Seymour High School parking lot to the library (next to the Biergarten). The shuttle is tractor drawn, so that's fun to do anyway. On the 5 separate stages of the event are all sorts of music including a German-style 7-member band (made up mostly of local area teachers), cloggers, bluegrass, local rock bands, etc. I really like how soloists (or duets) will just be randomly placed throughout the event playing music (ie. accordion players, banjo/string bass duets, etc.). The parade starts at 1:30 every year and is huge! 5 area high school marching bands perform along the route, tons of church and non-profit floats, way too many people walking with politicians and candy is given out by many. Grab a seat somewhere away from the corner of Walnut and 2nd St. (by the library / Biergarten) since that can be a little crowded. Regarding what food to eat, ugh, that's tough to say. There's so much good from which to choose. The Sati-babi is always a crowd favorite (hunks of flame-grilled pork on a stick) along with the apple dumpling (which usually sells out). If you go away hungry, you weren't trying hard enough. Finally, the Biergarten. The logistics are pretty good with coming in and leaving, but they could have a little more room at the line to get your beer. I could have just gone at a time when they were doing contests (ie. stein holding, etc.) and that caused a bit of a bottleneck. The choices are pretty good with plenty of the mass-produced watered-down stuff (Bud Light, etc.) but they have a nice selection of German-style and local beers (ie. Spaten, Salt Creek Brewery (Bedford, IN), etc.). Hats off to the organizers and all the volunteers. So much of the event proceeds go to local non-profits. What a fun way to support good causes.