This newly opened branch of the Shelby County Library is very nice. The small town of Morristown…read moreneeded something like this done with the old bank building when they moved out about 3 years ago. The Wortman name is known in this small town as they are the suppliers of natural gas to houses in the area and owners of the local hardware store and HVAC and plumbing crews. So this is a nice tribute to Velma Wortman. The library is nice, clean, well kept, and seems to have all the basics one expects in a library. Hopefully it will help give kids and others something productive and helpful to do.

Thanks to the Morristown Literacy Council and the Shelby County Public Library, the Morristown…read morebranch opened in 2012.

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.

This library is such a gem! They have a few study rooms and several other places to sit and read,…read morestudy, or work--bar seating by the beautiful window walls, what I started calling "egg chairs," a few booths, and tables and chairs. It was really quiet when I went in on a Tuesday afternoon, and I'm looking forward to coming in when I need to write! The teen section had several rows of books, which I love to see. There are study spaces right there too. I noticed a coloring station as well with option to ask for alcohol markers and fancier items. The children's area is a good size and full of fun! I brought my mini BFF with me and we played in there for a long time--and she would've stayed longer! They have a large wooden playhouse that they've made into a garden center. It has felt veggies, a gardening toolbox with plastic rakes and spades and such, gloves, an apron, seedling containers, fake flowers, etc. Other fun toys included wood blocks, plastic dinosaurs, puzzles, cars and trucks and a large town-road carpet to play with them on. They even had a felt "make your own pizza" station, which we loved too. All of this is on top of the computer stations and plethora of books for all ages of kiddos. There are also picnic tables outside under a small pavilion with a view of the birdbath and birdfeeders. I loved this library and will definitely be back!

New local library. Moved from the older, smaller location…read more More seating, nice windows, children and youth in separate space. Lots of windows and new community room for use.

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.

Stunning- also, not surprised…read more I had heard for awhile that we would enjoy this library so on a recent day date with my four year old, we ventured north to check it out. We spent a majority of the time in the children's section which boasted several interactive play areas, a private room for events, a STEAM focussed room for workshops and hands-on learning and well-organized book stacks. I appreciated how many book covers they had easily on display and their shelving system. They also have a pet gecko in the kids area. We could have easily spent an hour plus here. Next time, I'll set up for remote work and check out the coffee shop and other seating areas in the library. They have free onsite garage parking, in true Carmel fashion

The Carmel Clay Public Library is as fabulous as you'd expect from Carmel. Think an upscale version…read moreof the Louvre with books and you are getting close. And they've got so much more than books. I visited today and was offered a tour of their Digital Media Lab. Patrons of the library can take advantage of several 3-D printers and only pay for supplies. Cricut machines and software are available to create card, paper products, tee shirt transfers, mugs and more. A state-of-the-art video studio and several audio studios are available for aspiring performers. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and proactively helpful. I got inspiration for an upcoming project that I am working on for a family reunion. One of the staffers printed off information that I needed for my project. The children's area of the library is huge, filled with books, discovery lab, reading areas and an activity room. Toddlers were playing with a few toys during my visit. Upstairs, I found a massive collection of videos and adult books. Several banks of computers were buzzing with patrons taking advantage of the free service. The staff was friendly and happy to show where to find specific books. Comfy seating and work spaces are scattered throughout the facility. Several conference rooms can be reserved for community use. The building is beautiful with a modern architecture that lets in lots of natural light. There is a featured art wall in the lower level. A bookstore and coffee shop are available near the main entrance. There is a parking garage on the south side of the building complete with EV plug stations. Restroom facilities are upscale and immaculate. The library is an easy 5 stars and sets a high standard for libraries.

I want to give a sincere thank you to Ryan Donnelly for the outstanding assistance he provided. He…read moretook the time to patiently answer my questions, explain information I didn't fully understand, and made sure I left with a much better understanding of everything. His professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile were truly appreciated. Thank you again, Ryan--I genuinely appreciate the time and effort you spent helping me!

This library is an excellent place to host an event and a true community resource. I have attended…read moreseveral events here, from CreativeMornings to a minority career fair, and every experience has been well organized and welcoming. The space is gorgeous, flexible, and works beautifully for both professional and creative gatherings. We also host our neighborhood meetings here, which has been a great experience. The library consistently offers free classes, helpful staff, and access to a wide range of resources that make it more than just a place to study or work. It genuinely serves the community. When I am there working or attending events, I always try to sit by the windows overlooking the courtyard. The view of the skyline is a bonus and makes long days feel lighter. Highly recommend this library for events, meetings, or simply spending a productive day.

An excellent little branch library on the south east side of Indianapolis. It's a very comfortable…read moreplace pretty building very open. They have periodicals, audiobooks, movies, tons of books, music, and even a seed loan. As in most libraries, it's very quiet with books on the racks and a number of computers around to look at the catalog. There are also a number of individual computer stations with online access for those who do not have their own available or want to use it for research. They have a big welcome desk in the middle that can help with customer service issues, as well as the checkout area with a few librarians there helping through the completely electronic process. I didn't even need to talk to anyone to check my books out. I scanned my card, scanned my books and printed out my own receipt. They have a couple of training rooms or public rooms that are able to be utilized by the public and run a summer book reading program for children, which was always very popular with my kids. I usually can find what I'm looking for. Sometimes things are checked out, but you can go online and check other local libraries in the system and reserve the books, have them sent to this library for pick up later, or just go pick them up myself at the other branch. Lots of kids in here today and activities going on all the time but they kept the kids quiet and did it in a way where the kids could have fun and learn all at the same time.

This library branch has a small but mighty feel. It's not the biggest branch of a library I've ever…read moreseen, but it's also not the smallest AND it has plenty of books, movies and music available on site. The children's section is the majority, it seems, which makes sense as most events here seem to be for kiddos, too. The teen section is limited to one of the shelves, which I find really sad. YA books are important, and having resources and "fun" reading material for teenagers matters. Plus, I myself enjoy a good YA read, so teens aren't the only ones missing out. The "adults" have plenty of shelves and they seem to divide out the content pretty well between categories. There are two small private rooms available for studying or working that would likely fit 5-8 people from what I've seen. Maybe a little more, even. The main library is pretty quiet every time I've gone, though, so it may not even be necessary for you if you need to settle in to study, read or work awhile. The hold pickup system and checking out is great! I can waltz right in, head over to the pick up shelves and find my items. Then the self checkout is so convenient. I've been in and out in five minutes before, which is so nice! Overall, it's a decent library branch! Things could be a little better, but I'll take it as is for now. :)

I stumbled upon the Carnegie Library while walking around downtown Muncie. I love visiting…read morelibraries when I'm in a new area, so I popped in with alacrity. First: It's oh-so quiet in this library. This is a nice place to just exist in silence. That said, this isn't your regular public library, with story times and such. This is a specialty library, and it's more like a repository for old things: old books, archives, vintage catalogues, genealogy information, local history and things like that. But they also have computers that you can use for free, and free wifi, and printers if you need to print something. I'm not from Indiana, so the ancestry records have nothing to do with me. But I think that's cool that if you grew up in Indiana, or have relatives from this state, that you might be able to find out some interesting information about yourself here. The people who work here look ready to help, but ultimately, they leave you the eff alone, which is nice. I got zero greetings, which is the exact number of greetings I wanted from a small, quiet library.

Muncie is my hometown, although I left there 12 years or so ago…read more This past weekend, I had to secure some old obituaries for a project I was working on, so made the trek up to Muncie to see if I could find them at the library. Cindy assisted me, and she was professional, kind, and helpful, even though I had NO idea where to start. She's as much an asset to the library as the library is to Muncie. Well done!

When Danville Public Library, also known as Danville-Center Township Public Library, was first…read morecreated in 1902, Danville was home to Central Normal College. Local businessmen felt that the community should also finally have its own public library. Danville received a grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie (the first of four Carnegie libraries in Hendricks County), and the library was birthed in 1903 with 1,000 books. Over the years, the library has grown with additions in 1979, 1999, and in 2016. Now, the library offers books, audiobooks, e-books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, streaming digital services, and computer access/free wi-fi. While the library wasn't accessible in its early days, with each subsequent addition that has improved. While you still get the historic facade (and lots of steps), it's pretty easy to get into this two-story building now. As Katherine A. noted in her review, adult books (get your mind out of the gutter) are on the second floor, kids are on the first floor, and there are study areas and a classroom. There's a small parking lot and the area around the library is pretty good with access. I'm also a big fan of the Indiana Room, a source for genealogy (especially Hendricks county related) with cemetery records, court records, land records, church records, newspapers, and more. As an out-of-towner, sometimes you feel awkward when you go into a different town/city's library. I do it often when I'm on one of my Tenderness Tour events because they tend to be a safe place to rest, use internet, and use a restroom. Yet, I found folks here to be friendly and welcoming. I definitely would return when I'm in the area. Yes, this is a smaller library. If you're expecting to compare it to Indy's libraries, you'll likely be disappointed (except some of Indy's smaller branches like Spades). However, it's a lovely library with friendly people and even the patrons I met here were quite hospitable.

Danville Public Library began its roots as an Andrew Carnegie funded building which first opened in…read more1903. The original limestone neoclassical building stands as an entrance to the modern facility today. The facility has undergone three expansions and renovations over the years to modernize and accommodate the growing collection of books, audio and video collections and more. The most recent renovation was completed on 2017. Most of the historical features of the Carnegie interior were removed or relocated during the modernization . One of the original marble fireplaces was moved to the Genealogy Room on the second floor with some of the early paintings. A second fireplace mantle was relocated to the Children's play/work room. A new main entrance was added to increase accessibility to the facility. Adult books are stored on the 2nd floor, while children's books and a play area are located on the lower floor. A classroom and study area are also located on the first floor. Library administration has offices on the second floor as well. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and willing to describe the history of the facility. The library sponsors summer reading and other programs throughout the year. There is a small dedicated parking lot behind the building and street parking around the building.

The most unfriendly library I have visited over the years. And I have visited a lot of them outside…read moreIndianapolis area. The staff will only acknowledge/greet if you are a local. There is only two staff members who speak to me. I use fortville library as a resource because they are close to where I live. I am part-time underpaid as well. As every other person is at most companies in today's economy. The only difference I do not take it out on the public!

The Fortville library is a cozy spot you'll definitely want to come back to. If you come on your…read moreown, you'll be able to find a quiet spot to read, study, work, or browse for your next favorite book for sure. I personally spend most of my time in 2 places. The first is the kid area. There are hundreds of books and DVDs for your little ones to pick from. There is also a play area full of toys for hours of playing fun for the kids while you get into a good book! Second, I attend the monthly book clubs. Great chance to read books you might not have picked up otherwise and have some great discussions. Book Club meets the first Monday of every month. You can go to the library at anytime to pick up the month's book and there are bookmarks that show the books for the next couple months as well. Join the Facebook page or check out the library's website for weekly events and activities hosted at the library as well! I've attended a Halloween party with the kids at the library as well as Pinterest craft activity nights!