The library in Logansport is part of the Cass County Public Library system. The building is relatively 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. read more