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 absolutely love this library! With an in house Java Coffee shop, the greatest library store and…read moreplenty of activities then it's a great place to spend the day! I went there recently on my birthday and found many interesting books in their shop and as I checked out even found a beautiful journal to choose as my one free item. I love that the shop also has games.

Typical small town library that packs a bit of a punch. Impressive amount of activities are…read moreavailable here: after school snack and book chat, yoga classes, art classes for kids and teens, and adult book group. There is a computer area available for anyone to use as well as a copy machine. The computers are getting to be a bit old school but I find it's part of the charm. The children's area is well stocked with toys, books, and activities. Nice selection of current magazines. Music and DVD collection is slender and lacking but they do have some current titles. Plenty of spacious areas to sit and read or study and a few tables with chairs as well. A small selection of Spanish titles are hiding out on a shelf near the magazines. Librarians here are super friendly and more than happy to help assist you with anything you may need. While not overflowing with a plethora of new books or authors you might be interested in, HNPL is a nice library and you are sure to find something you will like. You'll find me in the cookbooks! Also, free wi-fi for all!

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!

I enjoy visiting this library for work sessions and just to pick up and drop off books. It's well…read moreorganized and clean and overall the employees are helpful. I've only had one poor experience with staff. They offer comfortable seating and multiple quiet work areas. Parking is easy and the grounds are well maintained.

This library seems more like a grab-and-go library rather than a stay-and-lounge library. The…read moreentire first floor was in a state of reconstruction when I visited, with almost all of the aisles blocked off. Later, I was told by a friend who lives near this library, and who visits frequently to pick up her holds, that the library has been in a state of renovation for years. They fix one part and move onto another. It's always a construction site, it seems. That said, if you go downstairs, you'll be treated to a delightful children's area. No signs of construction or renovation here. There are lots of things to play with and explore, and even though it's in the basement, the area feels light and bright, with natural light coming in through the copious windows. This area of the library also has a Mamava nursing station! I love that. The whole area was quiet and peaceful when I visited. Another cool thing about this library: They have a zine that's produced by Noblesville / Fishers teens! It's free, and I found it on the first floor. I love that they're encouraging kids to create their own print media.

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 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.

Huge, cool place to hang! They have free wifi, and they seemed to be getting rid of some books, so…read morethey had a "free book" rack. Very clean, quiet, safe place to be. I will be back!

This is an awesome public resource for the city of Anderson. The availability of black-and-white &…read morecolor printers at a reasonable price is phenomenal! You can email to the printer and as long as you pick up your document within two hours it will be there for you to get. The librarians Are so very helpful I have never been disappointed when I have ask a question. Neither have I been embarrassed to ask something that I probably should've already known. The very best part of this library is that once you get a card you can go online and download an app called Hoopla. With that you can do video streaming you can get e-books you can get audiobooks the only limit or is it's only 10 items a calendar month. And oh by the way if you happen to be home bound they will come to you and assist with access to their resources.

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.