I stopped at the Carnegie Learning Center to visit the former library as I am interested in…read morehistorical architecture. The building is a classic Carnegie funded Arts and Crafts style brick structure, typical of some Carnegie libraries. (Andrew Carnegie funded 164 public libraries in Indiana over 100 years ago.) The building served as the town library from 1912 through 1991 and includes an addition which expanded space and incorporated an elevator to improve accessibility. The exterior is mostly original, while the interior has been remodeled with no evidence of the historic contents with the exception of interesting photos of Andrew Carnegie and the building when it first opened. A historical plaque outside tells the history of the library. Margaret Wade was the first librarian. The building now serves as the Learning Center as part of the South Madison Community School system. Doug, one of the instructors, gave us an interesting tour of the building and described the Center's mission. The Center currently supports the education of around 20 students. There is parking in a nearby school lot. The building is not open to the public during school hours, but the plaques outside tells the story of this historic building that continues to serve the community. A new larger modern library stands a couple blocks away.

I have never actually been here although I know of the school and don't live too far away. I was…read morehere last night with my family to watch my niece's dance recital and I was impressed with the facility. The parking lot is large with lots of spots to park but not too hard to navigate. When you walk in the front entrance, after walking up a long cement walkway, there is a large lobby area that has a few tables and some chairs, and a long hallway off to the left. It is all very clean and seems well kept. The auditorium was down the long hallway and was very large, with padded theater-type seats. The stage was nice-sized and seemed like a great place to perform. If you happen to need wheelchair accessibility there are several accessible spots on the left end of one row in the auditorium with seats removed for wheelchairs. For those of us with mobility challenges who are also able to walk (I use crutches) there are hand rails to hold onto up the gentle slope. I do think they might consider making a few more rows handicap/wheelchair accessible so people who need this can have more options for seating but good for them for even trying. The performance was really nice and each age group did a very nice job. Overall this was a great time and I really enjoyed it. If you plan to go to an outside performance located here you are in for a good experience.

We have been in this school district for 10 years now. I love love LOVE this school!!! The staff…read moreand teachers truly care about the students. I my oldest is a junior and my youngest is a third grader. Throughout all of the years we have only had ONE bad experience. That speaks volume!!! This school isn't just an ordinary school. This school thrives to be the best, works hard on teaching the students to be bucket fillers, among many other things. I'm so grateful for the teachers and staff!