Quiet place to come and read/work/study. They have a wide variety of resources and media available…read more Every staff member was super friendly and willing to assist. They have a bit more selection here than some of the other TCPL locations. The furniture and atmosphere is a bit dated and could use some updating to make it appear more modern. Overall, a library exactly as you would expect.

Great service, especially during these trying times. Curbside pick-up available for collecting…read morereserved books. The books have all been in excellent condition. The library (pre-COVID) is open and spacious, with plenty of space to get lost in a great book or get some work done.

I have nothing but great things to say about the library and the staff. They were extremely…read morehelpful and courteous for anything I needed. I would highly recommend.

I wasn't sure what to expect of a small town library, but Monticello's definitely threw me for a…read moreloop. The building is new and modern, but from the height of it, I assumed there was a second floor. No, it's just a vaulted ceiling which I find a waste of space, especially for a library where I want every space filled and brimming with books. Inside, it's airy and sectioned well. There is a computer area with printers that cost per page to print. The wifi is free. The librarians are older women who are not comfortable or familar with computers because it took me over half an hour to get a library card. It's not enough to have an out-of-state drivers license and your week old, closing documents for your new house in Monticello to speed-up the process of getting a library card. The librarians are also not personable, have no sense of humor, and do not appreciate other's time constraints. I thought I was at the DMV. What is the point of leaving a review for an institution geared towards public service? The hope that someone reads it who can improve the public service.

Beautiful new renovation, everyone should have a library card to ensure they bring in proper…read morefunding and add great options for kids and elderly. This place has a modern bright glamor and easy going atmosphere. There's helpful staff, plenty of space, and only awkward parking sharing with Mango Mango and Panda Express.

Spacious, clean and well organized library. Just outside the…read moremain exit they have boxes and boxes of old magazines they're giving away, if anyone is interested. Staff were helpful. Everyone had masks on. Getting a membership card was super quick and easy (I had started my application online which expedites the process). Will be a regular!

This library was such a hidden gem! I drove here expecting a small library with a limited…read morechildren's section, but I left completely amazed. The children's department was incredible--so many books for little readers, fun activity stations, and the friendliest staff. It was such a welcoming space, and my girls had the best time exploring. It was my first time visiting this town, and I definitely wasn't expecting a library this impressive. Safe to say we'll be making the drive back!

The FCL is much more than a library. There an art gallery filled with local art. The a community…read moreclassroom. There are cases of art and artifacts throughout the two-story building. And of course, lots of books for adults, children and teens with quiet places to sit and read. The facility got its start from a Carnegie grant totally $22,500. The original limestone building opened in 1906. Today, some of the original Carnegie stairway, scrollwork and leaded glass windows can be seen in the Children's area. In 1988, a significant expansion added square feet, improved accessibility and modernized the former library. Each section of the library is named for a benefactor that provided funding. There's a sense of community pride throughout the facility. I took my granddaughter and she spent an hour playing and exploring in the children's area. The staff even provided take home project kits for her. She also bought a book in their resale shop. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. There is free street parking in front of the building. Worth a visit if you like libraries and architecture.

Always sign up for all the library cards you can do they get more funding! Education is the path to…read morethe future! This Klondike branch is annoying requiring a separate account from downtown but offers a great location and easy access with lots of parking, fantastic staff offering assorted learning activities for kids, newer building all open and bright design, one of the best places in the area for relaxing and getting into that good book.

This is such a great little library! I come here for the quiet/cozy setting and for some of the…read moredatabases they offer. This is a great space for me to get some writing done and the staff are great.

Small town library, small town feel. It is great that this area has this local resource. There…read moreis a museum of local history upstairs along with all your current favorites. Be nice to the lady's working, and they will be nice to you. Did I mention they have a free movie rental program? Just remember to return them promptly. (many of the movies and books have been donated by local residents, so be kind!)

The library in Logansport is part of the Cass County Public Library system. The building is…read morerelatively modern. The staff is remarkably helpful. I came to the library to learn details about the local courthouse. Scott, in the Reference section of the library, spent a great deal of time helping look up information in files and older local history books. He found most of the information that I needed. We also talked about the history of the library. He pointed me to a timeline on their Web site. Logansport has had a library since 1890. They've had several structures, including a limestone Carnegie funded structure. After a fire destroyed that structure in 1941, a newer structure was built. Renovations and additions over the years have led to the current library. The library has a nice reading room with a fireplace and lovely paintings by Hoosier artists. On the first floor is a children's area with a reading room that was filled with kids. There was a very small play area, but for the most part, books are the primary stars in this library. Lots of natural light enters the building. The reference area, pubic computers, and study areas are upstairs. The staff is friendly, helpful and dedicated. I left with maps and I formation and old photographs. There is dedicated parking lot on the east side on the building.

The Public Library in Covington is an original Carnegie Library. The staff had retained immaculate…read morerecords of the history of the library that I was allowed to review. The Covington Women's Club prepared the grant request and Andrew Carnegie provided $10,000 for construction. Construction began in 1913 and was completed in 1914. The Neoclassical building was designed by Liese & Ludwig, Danville, Illinois. The library is on the National Register of Historic Places. During WWII, the assembly room was used by the American Red Cross as a sewing room and during the Great Depression, the W.P.A. Used the basement as a sewing room. (They kept amazing notes, probably the best details I've see of any Carnegie Library.) The exterior is a dark brick with clay tile roof. Inside, beautiful original oak trim and furnishings exist throughout. Several paintings by local artists hang including a mural by Eugene Savage. The building had been expanded to provide accessibility with an elevator and accessible entrance. The expansion also provided additional space to increase the holdings. A children's area downstairs held books and a small play area. Upstairs were adult books, dvds, and a bay of computers for public use. There were five staff members working during our visit. There is free parking. This is a beautiful little library.

Crawfordsville has an impressive library with lots of space and interesting exhibits and reading…read moreareas. The modern building was designed by H. L. Mohler and Associates out of Lafayette, Indiana and opened in 2005. The entrance opens up onto a large foyer with a massive check-out counter to one side and a reading room on the other. There is a bronze sculpture of library art and a Lego copy of the local courthouse. The children's books and play area are in the first floor. My granddaughter played in the children's area and didn't want to leave. She made such a fuss, I was glad they didn't kick us out. There is a nice teen area near the Children's area with comfy seating, games and books. Adult books are on the second floor with work areas and seating scattered throughout. Works by local artist hang in the walls. There is a beautiful exhibit of local fossils (which I thought should have been located in the Carnegie Museum across the street.) An exhibit about Sidney Allen Speed, a local resident during the Civil War era was prominent on the second floor. Speed was the designer of the Civil War Memorial in Indianapolis and several other important works. There is a nice parking lot behind the building. There is excellent accessibility designed into the facility. This is a beautiful and functional library.

This library is beautiful and has tons of natural lighting. I enjoy hanging out here in various…read moreplaces. The Reading Room has several world newspapers and magazines to keep with current events. The Youth area is nicely divided into a small children section and a teen section, separated by a dedicated librarian station. The Lobby hosts many local art and handwork exhibits, adding much to the local flavor. Upstairs is the true stacks of the library. Several seating options are available from private cubes, desks, lounge chairs, etc. The Genealogy Room has a plethora of resources for local history. It is one of the best collections in the state. The internet zone has fifteen desktop computers and run on a two hour login period. While reference is mainly upstairs, the main floor hosts the circulation desk. Meeting and community rooms are available in the basement. All areas are handicap accessible via elevator and ramps. Recently the library has improved on new purchases. Popular books are being added and the older ones weeded out. I mention this because in the past the collections had become stale and stagnant. Great improvement has been made. Overall, staff are friendly and helpful. Some are quieter than others. Some are my focused on tasks over people. However, give them a chance. Their job is not easy. I used to volunteer in a library and was shocked at how much goes into keeping the stacks healthy and fresh.