Hours & Directions
Hours Open
The Indiana State Library is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., unless closed for a state or federal holiday. Please note, the Manuscript Section is open Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Days Closed
The Indiana State Library is closed on Sundays, as well as for all state and federal holidays.
In 2008, the Indiana State Library will be closed on the following state and federal holidays:
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In 2008, the Indiana State Library will be closed on the following Saturdays:
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Directions to the Indiana State Library
Indiana State Library
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296 (Map)
Coming from the North
Take I-65 South and exit at the Martin Luther King Jr. Street/West Street exit (exit 114). Continue south on West Street for about three-quarters of a mile. Turn left on Ohio Street. There is metered parking available on both sides of Ohio Street (not available after 3 p.m. on the north side of the street, Monday-Friday).
Coming from the South
Take I-65 North, and then change to I-70 West. Go west for just under one mile, and exit at West Street (exit 79A). Turn right onto West Street/Missouri Street and continue north for about a mile. Turn right onto Ohio Street. There is metered parking available on both sides of Ohio Street (not available after 3 p.m. on the north side of the street, Monday-Friday).
Coming from the East
Take I-70 West, and exit at West Street (exit 79A). Turn right onto West Street/Missouri Street and continue north for about a mile. Turn right onto Ohio Street. There is metered parking available on both sides of Ohio Street (not available after 3 p.m. on the north side of the street, Monday-Friday).
Coming from the West
Take I-70 East to the West Street exit (exit 79A). Make the first possible left (north) onto West Street/Missouri Street and go about a mile. Turn right onto Ohio Street. There is metered parking available on both sides of Ohio Street (not available after 3 p.m. on the north side of the street, Monday-Friday).
Map of Downtown Indianapolis
An excellent map of downtown Indianapolis is available from Indianapolis Downtown.
Parking Information
Commercial parking within walking distance is available in many downtown garages. A printable map showing parking in downtown Indianapolis is available from Indianapolis Downtown.
Nearby Hotels and Places to Eat
Visitors to the Indiana State Library who need to find a place to stay or a restaurant should visit the Indianapolis Downtown Web site, or check the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau Web Site.
For patrons who are spending the day at the Indiana State Library, there are two cafeterias within the State Government Complex within a few minutes of the State Library. Across the street from the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society has a cafe.
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