I brought my niece here the other day. It was my first time really spending time in the children's…read morearea and was so impressed with how many stations they had for the kids. They had a special playroom with kids toys, a nature center, computers with kids games, an amazing selection of books, and more. I really love this library. They also have a free seed library which I think is so neat!

Talk about an incredible library! I have had this place bookmarked for quite some time and finally…read moregot to check it out after a farmers market visit. The children's section definitely did not disappoint. The library is walking distance from the heart of downtown Zionsville. Even the garden of the library provides entertainment with musical instruments for play. Once you enter the front door, you will find a massive children's section that includes a fish aquarium, playroom, toy train model set and wonderful book displays. It also appears that they have an extensive events programming calendar throughout the week. If we lived closer, I would definitely visit here often. There's also a nature center room off the back of the children's section that features snakes, turtles and more fish. Overall, you can easily pass an hour or two with your kids exploring the different areas. I can't speak for the adult sections, but I'm sure it's Equally impressive. Highly recommend recommend this library!

The Thorntown Public Library is a remarkable historic resource for this small town. The original…read morebrick library was a Carnegie funded project that opened its doors in 1914. The floor plan is based on one of the Carnegie plans that were prevalent for the later libraries. Much of the original furniture, woodwork and shelving remains in place and is in pristine condition. In 2004, the library expanded, adding a mirror floor plan of the original Carnegie structure connected by an entry hall. Painstaking efforts were made to create a cohesive addition that preserved the character of the original building. Karen, the librarian, spent time with us to describe the building, contents and services provided. The addition improved accessibility of the library, added an elevator, kitchen, classroom and much needed space for the e expanded offering of books, dvds, videos, puzzles, games and more. The library serves three townships. The children's books and services are located on the first floor. A kid friendly restroom is decorated by kids. There are tables for building puzzles and chairs for reading. Upstairs is a genealogy/history center located in the original Carnegie building. A young stuffed eagle collected locally and hawk are housed in the center. A teen reading room located behind the center. Karen told us that local teens completed the artwork on the ceilings. Community engagement is evident throughout the facility. An adult library is located on the south end of the library. There is comfy seating to read. A resident cat, Chance, lives in the library and welcomes patrons. There's plenty of free parking outside the building. This is a super facility with a ton of history and worth a visit or two. They are part of the Evergreen program!

From the owner: Thorntown Public Library offers service to residents in Boone County from Sugar Creek, Jefferson,…read moreand Washington Townships. Items available for checkout include books, videos, audio books, and board games for all ages. We also offer downloadable audio books and eBooks through Overdrive. The library offers a variety of programs for all ages. Check the web site, give us a call, or stop by to learn all that we have to offer!

This branch has a long history and was actually the second branch within the Indy Public Library…read moresystem. The branch started in 1967 as the Westlane branch in the Westlane Shopping Center area at 71st and Michigan Road. In 1974, the system purchased three acres of land from Pike Township in this location adjacent to Pike High School. The original 13,000sf Pike Branch was officially opened in 1986 and expanded to 20,000sf in 1999. Meetings are actually currently being held for another renovation in the near future (which it definitely needs). I had the opportunity to visit the Pike Branch last evening for a meeting. You can definitely tell it's an older branch as it looks just a little more worn and lacks some of the amenities of newer branches. Aisles are a little more narrow and even some of the ADA adaptations are a little antiquated - for example, while they do have accessible parking the actual ramps are located in unusual locations. I got out of my car and had to go around a sidewalk to access the ramp. I'm definitely a fan of Indy's public library system. Having attended Pike (though I graduated prior to this branch opening), I'm a fan of this branch. Geocachers should note there's a geocache located in the parking lot. This branch offers public computers with Microsoft Office, early learning stations, and free wifi. There are meeting rooms available for reservation and I saw at least four study rooms that could be reserved (it looked like the limit was four people in the study rooms). I did use one of the simply decorated study rooms for my meeting with one other person. Pike has a bike rack outside and automatic doors for entry. The branch has an accessible stall in the bathroom and I believe I saw two family bathrooms (though you have to get the key from a librarian. I'd imagine since it's next to a high school they're a bit more careful about that sort of thing, ya know?). They offer self-service check-out, scanning, copying, a color printer, and mobile printing services. They also offer exam proctoring, a walk-up book return, and a seed library from March-October. At this point, Pike Branch pales somewhat in comparison to some of the other branches with no really strong fun areas for kids. They do have an aquarium and at least one mural. I checked out the events and it appears that story events for smaller children dominate the schedule. Librarians were friendly, though perhaps a tad less outgoing than some other branches I've experienced. One was very helpful in terms of getting us into a study room where we could have a conversation. There's a strong multicultural flavor here. This makes sense since Pike is a very diverse township and the library reflects that diversity. Overall, I wouldn't call this one of Indy PL's better branches but it has a lot of history within the system and it'll be fun to see what happens with the new renovations. I look forward to returning in the future.

Why do we continuously choose to forget what a great resource the library is? I started coming to…read morethe PBL for prints and copies and fell in love all over again with libraries. Sure they "house books", but there are so many amenities to enjoy that you don't need to be a bookworm to visit. Although this library is a little older (in comparison to new ones in the area) it is still marvelously upkept. It is quiet and tranquil, lots of available computers, and quiet working spaces. Their hours are great, there's ample parking, job board and tools, and lots of community events. I've seen Cookies with a Cop, Crochet/Knitting classes, and so many more fantastic and *free* collaborations with talented people who devote their time to giving back to the community. The kiddo's section is my favorite as I was so amused to see all they provide for children now; there's two computer stations for kids to do countless interactive activities on, stuffed toys, learning board games, a great big sitting area, and a glorious fish tank. I hope to continue to see this library being a strong pillar for its community and I hope more people venture back into libraries to rediscover how resourceful they are. I'll be getting my own library card, after many years, to officiate the relationship and I have plans to "discover" more libraries in the area but the Pike branch will always be a favorite.

I just wanted to add this library, unlike some other libraries, has separate areas with doors on…read morethem so other patrons are not disturbed by all of the activities.

In 1902, members of the Lebanon Community passionate about constructing the town's first library…read moremet. They raised funds and purchased property on Washington Street. During this time, Industrialist Andrew Carnegie was fronting towns money to construct libraries if the town provided land and operating funds for the library. Carnegie was a visionary about the power of books. Carnegie supported the construction of 164 libraries in Indiana. Lebanon received $15,000 to build the library from Carnegie and hired the firm of C. A. Krutch & Co. of Indianapolis to design the building and Charles J. Andrews of Shelbyville to proceed with the construction. The library opened to the public in June 1905 adorned with stained class windows and cozy fireplaces. The library supported the community for many years with notable directors. In 1958, modernization of furniture occurred with an interior facelift. In 1964, the front steps were lowered to be level with the street. The basement was converted to a children's department. The library continued to modernize and and grow. In 1992, an expansion project created an addition for a new facility, that stands today. The original Carnegie facility now houses the Heritage Center of the the Lebanon Public Library. The original beauty of the Carnegie construction is preserved.

We love our local library! The play room, story times, outdoor area. So many things to do to keep…read morelittle ones busy for a little bit. All the staff we have encountered are friendly and helpful. We love the activies that are put on for toddlers through out the week, especially story time at Hattie's.

The "Whitestown Library" (aka Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library - Whitestown) is small but…read moregreat. It just opened in April 2024, after response from the community for a library in this part of Boone County. There is a designated children's area that is its own room at the back of the library. In the children's department, there are toys to play with, coloring pages set out on the tables to draw on, lots of books and movies for kids, and a few computers to play on. There was also a scavenger hunt that took my kid all over the children's area, looking for clues. The seating is modern and fun (there were some seats that looked like mounds of grass!) The librarians were super helpful and polite. In the main part of the library, there's a cozy nook off to the side with a simulated fireplace and comfy chairs to curl up in. Next to this spot, you can walk outside onto the patio, where there are chairs and tables, and farther beyond these there's a path. There's a makerspace / makerstudio in the library, too, but when I visited, it wasn't open. I think you need to make an appointment to visit, because of all of the tools that are available. Apparently, it has a 3D printer, laser cutter, sewing machines, embroidery machines, a vinyl cutter and lots more. Borrowing privileges at Whitestown Library extend also to the Zionsville Library (aka Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library - Zionsville).

This is a cute rare and used bookstore in downtown Zionsville. We enjoyed looking around and seeing…read morethe memorial to the dog who the store was named after. We couldn't read the tributes because they made us too sad but you could tell their mascot was so very loved! They have books for children as well and lots of vintage books! The staff working were super welcoming and friendly. Stop in if you're in the area.

Adorable book shop with welcoming atmosphere and accommodations that go above and beyond!…read more A wide variety of new books as well as vintage. Great prices and did you know that if you call ahead that they allow photo shoots? Such a great place and we will return soon!

The Cragun House in Lebanon, Indiana is the home of the Boone County Historical Society since being…read moregifted to the Society by the Cragun family in 1988. The home was built in 1893 by Lebanon school superintendent and newspaper publisher Strange Cragun. It has hosted a myriad of famous people during its heyday including former vice-president Charles Fairbanks, Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley, and former Indiana Governor Samuel Ralston among others. Tours of the home are available and it's also available to rent. It continues to be decorated with a Victorian charm. The Society notes that the house can accommodate groups of up to 30 people. The home is a 2-1/2 story Queen Anne style with a round corner tower (I love those!) and a beautiful wraparound porch. It's located in a super visible place right on Main Street in Lebanon. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Cragun family actually lived in the home from 1893-1987. Strange Cragun at various points served as Principal of schools in Zionsville, Whitestown, and Lebanon. He eventually purchased what was then the Lebanon Patriot, the county's oldest newspaper and a pre-cursor to the current Lebanon Reporter. I haven't been in the home often because, quite frankly, it's simply not wheelchair friendly as one would expect from a home built in 1893. It's not surprising, but it's a beautiful home with a stunning wraparound porch. I remember wheeling into Lebanon on my Tenderness Tour events and being in awe of the home. The exterior of the home underwent significant upgrade in 2015.

I had heard there were several places making sugar cream pie in Zionsville, so when we visited Indy…read moreI made a morning trip out here. I had expected, I don't know, something smaller and less-developed. It is a very up-to-date small town, and upscale. Brick streets, and cool old buildings, but filled with home decor and jewelry shops, cutesy cafes, inns, etc. It's definitely not old-school, it's too trendy, but it's nice. I was there too early to visit the bookstore, sadly, but I had a snack, got some pie, visited the library, and walked around. It would be a great place to live if you worked nearby. Only 10 minutes outside the outerbelt, with plenty to do in town and anything else very close by. We'll be back someday, to relax and wander (and eat, and read.)

The management does not care about the students. All they care about is money. The only department…read morethat you can trust there is the admissions team. I want to see them for everything. They are the only ones that really care about me. And the students.

PLEASE READ I…read moregraduated from the electrical program with a 3.97 GPA and 94% attendance, but my overall experience was very disappointing. Upper management was unprofessional and disorganized, and for the amount they charge, the quality should be much higher. Teachers were treated poorly, which caused several of the best instructors to leave during my time there. The hands-on training was weak and poorly managed. Fortunately, I had previous experience and often ended up helping other students with lab work. We were chronically short on teachers, which hurt the quality of instruction even more. At one point, a new instructor with no background in motors or PLCs was assigned to teach that class on his very first day. It was clear that management had set him--and us--up for failure. Overall, this program needs serious improvement in management, staffing, and hands-on training before it can justify its cost. The only positive aspect of my experience at this school was the career services team and the few teachers who genuinely cared about their students. Everything else in this review reflects my overall experience during the entire program. There are much better options out there if you or your child is interested in getting into the electrical field. ABC and IEC apprenticeship programs are generally a much smarter route if you want to become an electrician, since they combine paid on-the-job training with structured classroom instruction and lead toward journeyman status. If you're considering this school for other trades besides electrical, I'd still be very cautious and find a different school