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.

Finally got a membership here in my 3rd year of working downtown and it's the best $65 I've spent…read morein 2025. There's so many cool events for both members and non-members. I've found books both popular and obscure. And it's free to come in, look around, and soak in the Hogwarts-esque energy. Which is even better after the recent extensive renovations.

Cincinnati's Hidden Gem. As the Mercantile library is on the 11th and 12th floor of the Mercantile…read morebuilding, take their dedicated elevator and enjoy its new and renovated beautiful place to chill, work, study and enjoy. There are so many reading groups and activities. And many great authors visit. You do not have to be a member to visit the library, there are too many benefits to list them all. Sign up for a tour! A household membership works out to be about 30 cents a day. A student membership is only $30 per year! Now the Mercantile library is renting their cool space for your special events including wedding! Visit and see for yourself. Great for residents, students and visitors! Highly recommended!

This library has a small town feel with a big sense of community…read more As with most public libraries in Indiana, the Shelby County Public Library's roots were enabled by a $20,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1901. The original Neo-Classical building opened June 1903 in Shelbyville and bears Carnegie's name. The limestone facility has undergone several renovations and expansions resulting in today's library complex, which includes the main building and annex. The main building houses adult books, dvd's, and other reading materials. There are a few tables and comfy chairs to study or read. The older Carnegie portion houses large print books and retains some of the original woodwork and leaded-glass doors. The lower level of the library houses the Children's library collection with play, learning areas and publicly available computers. The area has a recently added sensory wall. During my visit, the area was packed with boisterous children and parents for a summer event. There was a distinct energy in the space. To the east of the main building, the annex houses genealogy and history resources. The staff is busy helping patrons throughout the complex. The sprawling, busy library has a campus feel. Patrons come to socialize as well as find reading material. There is a lovely courtyard behind the main building with dedicated parking. Additional free street parking is available in front of the buildings.

This library is easy to find and located close to a CVS, not far from Walmart or fast food…read moreestablishments. The computer room is across the street which is highly inconvenient. There are several tables but, they lack a lot of outlets for those with laptops. They are unaware of hope to operate the scanning machine. They are nice to talk with and very willing to assist you but, they lack a lot of knowledge when it comes to higher levels of technological needs.

Beautiful library. I drive down here to meet a little group of women to do crafts in the conference…read moreroom of the library. Not sure how long this library has been here but it's really beautiful inside and they seem very accommodating. The conference room has tables and chairs in it we set them up when we get there and then when we leave we put them all back where we found them.

Sydney at the front desk was friendly, kind, and incredibly helpful. She gave me great tips and…read moreadvice about how to use the printer with the QR code link. She even helped me resolve my issue that caused a blank page to be printed. She quickly helped me by showing how to fix it, and even came over to the printer in-person (to double check with me, that it was working correctly) so, my document was printed within seconds.

Seymour, Jackson County Public Library. April 14,…read more2018....ahhh, spring into this wonderful Library! Clean and modern inside, and a nice place to get your "me" time indulgence in. Newspapers, magazines, DVD's, Films, and all the latest in publishing and digial media too!!! Folks here are helpful and friendly too. Go indulge your brain!

Friendly, helpful staff. Great selection. Well-kept building with many places to read or study.read more

This is one of my favorite libraries. Primarily because of Innovation Pointe. They have two…read moredifferent size laser cutters for wood or glass etching, cricut, 3D Printers/scanners, sublimation printer, UV Printer or Vinyl Printer, Button Maker or Laminator. I'm so impressed with what you can make with their equipment. Nothing looks homemade and all of their staff is topnotch. So helpful and informative. If you haven't been there try it out. The rest of the library is amazing too. I don't have a need for one, but they have private rooms for quiet work. You'll never regret going.

The library is a wonderful space, very open and airy. The staff are courteous and very efficient.read more

The new building is large and well designed. There are separate spaces for kids and teens. Small…read moregroup study spaces and meeting rooms! Well kept Oxford secret although it's not a secret. Only four stars due to the relative lack of new books and media for the new space. Support the public library!!

The Cincinnati public library system is really great for the size of city that we live in. I'm…read moreconstantly impressed by how much they have to offer! The Oakley branch is very nice. It's well taken care of, and there's always a good selection of books, DVD's, and even CD's. Their selection of new books is good, but not laid out the best...I think it takes some getting used to to know where everything is. But overall a very cute, small library that is conveniently located off of Oakley Square! Oh, and free wi-fi!

It's the library, what's not to love?! The Oakley branch is pretty small, so browsing is limited,…read morebut I usually request whatever I want online and pick it up here. And I do mean whatever I want. It's rare for the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County to disappoint. Probably the best bargain for my tax dollars ever! I love it!

If you enjoy watching movies and various TV shows on DVD this library has a huge selection of many…read moreof the latest available. You can check out most of them with a reasonable length of time to allow you to view them. There is also a program for kids almost every day either at the main or one of the branch locations. https://www.oldhampl.org/children.htm

I forget about the library. I get all caught up in the tactile overload of Barnes & Nobles (pretty…read morestationary! coffee! flashy book covers!) and the book snob in me LOVES judging a book by it's cover - then bringing it home to keep forever and ever. And read once. Maybe lend out a time or two. Haul it around in a box from one stop in life to another. Then sell in a garage sale decades down the road for 50 cents. My budget and my brain don't always agree with one another. So when I don't have pocket money for flashy book covers and coffee I home brew my own and head over to the OC main public library. Where they've got not just books but CDs and magazines to rent. Where they'll hunt down a book and get it in within days if it's not sitting on the shelf (or, in a rare instance, even purchase a brand new book just for me). And it's all free, minus the late fees that I accrue like it's going out of style. But trust me, six months of racking up late fees MAYBE equals 2 fancy B&N coffees, so I think I'm still ahead. If you haven't been to your local library lately - go. Try it out. The more we patronize these services the better they'll be. Your wallet will give you a big thumbs up too, it's a win/win.

This is a great library. It's in a beautiful Carnegie building. The staff is always helpful and…read morerespectful. If you live close and drive to another library, check this place out.