They are never open . They take a two hour lunch every day and lock the front door . They have a…read moretwo section building . They could atheist leave the front door unlocked so people could get to their po boxes . I wouldn't even have a po box except they do not deliver mail to my house that is only 2 blocks away .

We are fortunate to have this group of talented dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to…read moremaintain our safety. They respond at all hours of the day 24/7 to everything from out of control leaf fires to auto accidents in a complex community and terrain. Just last week, the team put out a barn fire at 1:00 on a Friday night. Throughout the year they host fundraising and community events to ensure they have support to do their jobs well. They also engage in community outreach especially with young people. At the recent Ox Roast, children were encouraged to explore the fire truck. They host events that bring the community together such as the Haunted Halloween walk. The staff is friendly, polite and knowledgable. These folks are role models in the community.

My spouse and I went on the Columbus architecture tour. The Miller House and Garden is the focal…read morepart of the architecture of Columbus. The architect Saarinen developed plans for only three houses all for the Miller's. Almost all the doorways are handicapped accessible and the house is one level. Although built in the 1950s many of the design concepts are still seen today. if you are going for the architecture tour, this is a must

loved the aesthetic of this house. first saw it on Kogonada's film Columbus and just had to go see…read moreit. the one thing though is the movie makes it seem like you can walk freely through the house, you cannot. it's an informative guided tour. and you're only allowed to take pictures on this particular rug. I'm fine without getting anymore photos, but I would have loved to spend some more time outside exploring the grounds. also I saw pictures of the couch with red cushions, it was definitely more eye catching with those. (big thing: read your confirmation email and show up at the visitor center first)

What an amazing local resource! The Plant Prop Exchange and Pet Portrait Event were both so fun to…read moreengage in. Happily a new member of this branch.

The library layout is really cool. However when I took my nonspeaking Autistic 4 yr old to the…read morechildren's section, the librarians did not want her to touch the books in the shelves. They said they were afraid she would knock them down, but she was not doing that. She is a sensory seeker and wanted to touch them and see their bright colors. She did not knock any books down, but her Autistic stimming seemed to unnerve the librarians who asked me (mom) to not allow her to press on the books. Since she has Autism level three it is not possible to have her follow those instructions because she cannot understand them. I would ask that the library staff try to be more inclusive of children with disabilities and to allow them to touch the books. If she had been allowed to finish touching the books, she would have been able to settle down and then sit down and look through one. My daughter was not making a mess of any kind. This experience caused us unnecessary stress, made us feel unwelcome, and my daughter did not understand what she had done wrong

This local library is delightful! It's medium-sized, as far as libraries go (definitely smaller…read morethan Central Library and smaller than Greenwood), but it packs a lot of stuff in there. There is a decent-sized community room for events, located right up front. The back of the library has 2 private study rooms that you can reserve; each fits around 4 people and includes a dry erase board. Then it has a BOOTH that is very coffee shop style and includes outlets. There are multiple tables and seating places. Around 20 computers set up for the public to use. The selection includes a little of everything. If they don't have something you want, the IPL overall likely has it, and they can do a request to have that item delivered to Southport Library for your pick-up. How cool! Reserving items is easier than it was back in the day. You can do self check-out and it goes by quickly - you can even have the reminder emailed to you! Plus, this area of town is home to many immigrants (Chin refugees from Burma and more) and they have signs in multiple languages. Love the inclusivity. Libraries are wonderful.

It's very loud and not good for studying here. This place is…read morenot run as a library. It's a kids play gym. They let kids run around and scream and crawl and play in the aisles; I even heard one who looked to be about eight years old yelling expletives multiple times. There don't seem to be many parents around. When I was a kid, we would get in trouble if we were loud in the library. These kids have no consideration for the people around them and their parents don't seem to care to teach it to them. I've spent hours here, but I think this is my last time coming to this location. The Greenwood libraries or other Indianapolis libraries are much nicer and quieter.

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.

Driving across the Robert N. Stewart Bridge is like driving across a work of art. The bridge is…read moregorgeous during the day and spectacular at night. The bridge was built as part of a project to attract and welcome drivers off the highway into the city of Columbus. Jean Muller, a renowned Chicago architect, designed the cable-stayed bridge, which was completed in 1999. I drove and walked across the bridge today. Driving into Columbus, the bridge frames the lovely courthouse. To walk across, there is a narrow sidewalk on the west side of the bridge. I had to cross several busy streets to get there, but it was worth the challenge. The bridge is breathtaking and view of Flatrock River from the bridge is tranquil. The colors of the lights that illuminate the bridge change on certain holidays and for special events. I recommend a stop in Columbus to experience this amazing work of art. There is street parking near the courthouse.

There are entirely too many boring and uninspired bridges in the world so it's pretty awesome to…read morefind something inspired and beautiful. And the Stewart bridge in Columbus is that. Formerly called the Second Street Bridge, it is a cable-stayed suspension bridge that carries SR-46 over the Flatrock River. The bridge was completed in 1999 with the colored lighting added in 2012 and the name change in 2013 in recognition of the former three term mayor of Columbus. There isn't much parking immediately near the bridge and there is no stopping on it. But it's worth a bit of a walk to check it out. [Review 20524 overall - 70 in Indiana - 1505 of 2023.]

What a great group of people. I came with the red cross to work the shelter they were gracious to…read moreallow in their station. The brave firefighters were working to clear the roads and help their community that had lost power in the snow storm and left most roads closed. Their wives and families were so warm and welcoming. You can really tell this is a community that gathers together for one another when in need.