Although my review is only a 2 in the Yelp world, I still believe a public library (regardless if…read moreit appears to be as antiquated and dated as the Vigo County Public Library) is a vital resource to a community. So my heart wants to give it higher stars, but it is what it is. If you go to libraries in general, as I do, this library is indeed just at best a 2. It is not a bad library, nor did I have a bad experience, it is just kind of an old crappy library. I would describe it as somewhere between nostalgic and antique. I say this based on having visited this library 20+ years ago (there might still be some of the same material floating around), it still has that feeling of a time capsule and times gone by. In a world where people can look at an atlas on line or simply buy the book used on Amazon, maybe libraries are simply loosing their footing in many peoples eyes. I hope this is not the fate of this institution, despite my 2 rating. While stopping in today to simply check it out, this library is indeed being used by people in the community in which it serves. I saw many at the public computers browsing the web, kids in the children area reading books and smiling attendants at the front desk. There was a little art installation set up down one corridor. I parked myself on a bench and read a bit while observing the happenings going on in the lobby of the library. Something about this space seems old, but old like a blanket your grandma had (which is good and bad at the same time....this is how I feel about this library). If you wanted to pop in to read the local paper, while catching some A/C in a welcoming spot & safe place at no cost, you could come here, and I suppose this is at the heart of a public library. This library is basic, needs a freshening up of some sort and serves this local population in a way that only a small time community library can. After writing this review, I think I might be a library snob and only just figured it out.

The library has cordial and helpful staff. While the selection can sometimes be limited in certain…read moreliterary genres, overall, there is a solid collection of books here. I am able to find many books in the purview of Classic Fiction, Poetry, Science Fiction, History, and Philosophy, with ease.

The Sullivan County Public Library is located at 100 S. Crowder Street, two blocks west of the…read moreCounty Courthouse. This is the site of a historical marker noting that this is a Carnegie Library. The marker states the following: (paraphrased) "In 1902, the Women's Club of Sullivan was instrumental in forming a Public Library Board." Andrew Carnegie, a famous American who achieved wealth and fame as a steel industrialist, donated $10,000 after the site and required local funding was secured. Cornerstone was laid on June 11, 1904, and the building dedicated January 19, 1905, with a collection of 1,222 books. Built of Bedford, Indiana, limestone (known as Bedford stone) by architect Paul 0. Maratz, this library's domed roof is an unusual Carnegie feature. It is a stunning architectural achievement, both inside and outside.   Sullivan County Public Library is one of the 1,679 libraries built in the U.S. with funds from Carnegie, and Indiana has more Carnegie libraries than any other state.  Additions and restorations to our library in the 1980's and the 1990's have been beautifully blended with the rest of the structure and the entire library is a gem. For more information on the Sullivan County Public Library visit www.sullivan.lib.in.us to check out the large number and variety of activities and services for all ages offered by our great Library.

My afternoon "office" for a few hours, I spent my time here pounding out emails and (quietly)…read moredialed in to a Zoom bridge or two. A comfortable work space in the corner where my laptops and phone plugged in and charged. The library is quite large and spacious. Lots of interesting spaces, tons of stacks of books, I thought the shelf of role playing game kits was a unique offering. You do not need to be a local resident in order to use the library, only to borrow materials. [Review 20560 overall - 98 in Indiana - 1541 of 2023.]

SO I was nervous to go to this location which was so silly in hindsight (to go to the downtown…read morelocation) because I'm spoiled by the Southside location by my house. Extensive water damage has closed the Southern location till at least June 2024 so here I was looking for kids' North Dakota books for a school report. Not only did I find an extensive amount of books for my son, I got him some graphic novels, some launchpads, some free seeds from the seed library and a free subscription to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. I was also intrigued by the library of mysterious things upstairs. The ambience was clean, well thought out, and the staff was superb. I will be back without hesitation. I heard there is a drive-through to drop stuff off for parents with young kids. I have noticed there were a ton of parents and small children there for various groups. Looks promising!

This place is the best! The librarians are so nice but take library cards without telling you.read more

I am constantly pleased to live in a county with such a good library and to have a branch as fine…read moreas Ellettsville. Staff are always so gracious and pleasant. Loans or transfers come from the main library so efficiently that my requests online take only a couple of days and I do not need to go downtown. Parking is usually (but not always) available without hassle. Inside is clean and fresh an open. We should all have an annual, appreciate your library day. People just do not realize what a huge thing this is if they have always enjoyed these benefits! They have also had the easy check out for years, buzz your card, press your pin, pop down your book and hey presto, you are out the door. I love to speak to the librarians but when they are busy or I am ni a hurry this is terrific.

Cunningham Memorial Library is one of my favorite locations on campus. My first visit was in 1985,…read morea nostalgic imprint that remains with me to this day. There are lots of stacks and study spots, even a cafe in the entryway. I didn't spend nearly enough time here as a student, but I still appreciate this concrete behemoth! The card catalogue is gone but plenty of old school history remains in the stacks and the archives. My visit on this day was for historical research on student organizations and ISU presidential papers. The special collections team were most helpful in identifying relevant holdings and giving me access to review documents related to my topic. Advance notice is needed due to storage location of the archives. Legacy materials are held in a different location on campus, thus staff need time for document retrieval.

I am an author. My name is Linda Bates. One of my book is a fiction book called Alisa's New Life…read more It is about a young girl, her three younger brothers, and one older sister. They encounter a change when their alcoholic father Walt Preston has a wreck and is arrested. When her mother dies they are adoped by a local teacher in the town of Terre Haute, Indiana. Alisa, Gilbert Goodnill and Jason Johnson spend the next few years in one adventure after another, dates,, proms, and hanging out. Alisa keeps a journal of her new adventures, and writes her feelings and of her events to her mother while over coming the grief she holds within of her mothers passing. I am in the process of publishing another fiction book called 'Nick Bradford's Ghostly Clients. He is a ghost helper in a small town in the midwest, helping ghost to cross over. He and his good buddy Jerome encounter many adventures. His neighbor Elda Ramon is also a ghost helper. Nick encounters adventures of 13 ghosts that during the story approach him desperatel for help. Nick is a 17 year old boy in his senior year of school. Elda takes him under her wing and teaches him all she knows about helping ghost to cross over. Nick and his girlfriend Clarissa become close and introduce Jerome to a wonderful girl. The four teens bond through the vast ghostly adventures.

The library itself is pretty average but well-attended. The neat thing about them, though, is that…read morethey own the historic Fortnightly property. That venue is well worth appreciating in connection with its early history and knowing that a very young Red Skelton once performed on their stage.

A ground-breaking ceremony took place on May 5, 1917, on the corner of Market and 5 th streets. The…read moregrand opening of the Merom - Gill Township Carnegie Library was on Sep. 1, 1918. The two-story structure has beautiful oak woodwork and paintings by local artist Will Turman. The Merom Library became a part of the Sullivan County Public Library system on Dec. 28, 1967. Locals believe that Merom is the smallest town in the U.S. with a Carnegie-built library.

This is a nice small town library with anything you need like free DVDs, free wireless, computers,…read morenew best sellers, free Ebooks, kids programs on Wednesdays, a great genealogy section, and fabulous staff. However. It would be nicer if some helpful doner gave them money for a coffee bar like most city libraries I've been to have. They could probably make their money back. Otherwise, it's very comfortable & study friendly for high school & local college kids.

While it's a little small compared to other libraries in the area, they had a very good selection…read moreof books, dvds/shows. It was my first time there and the librarian at the counter was very helpful! They also have an app where you can check on things you've checked out, as well as holds and fines.

Hard for me to choose a perfect word for this establishment. Kind, caring, thoughtful, helpful,…read morecleanly, the materials and equipment are all up to date. I have never been disappointed. My opinion this library by far is the best library around our area. The large libraries cannot compare with the friendly service you receive. The building may seem small from the outside but once you walk in, the building sure does pack a punch. Next time a library is needed give Linton public library a try.