Hours & Directions
Hours of Operation (all times Eastern)
The Indiana State Library is open:
| Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.* |
| Sataturday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
* Please note, the Manuscripts and Rare Books Collection closes Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
In 2010, the Indiana State Library will be closed on the following state and federal holidays:
| Friday, January 1 | Monday, July 5 | Thursday, November 25 |
| Monday, January 18 | Monday, September 6 | Friday, November 26 |
| Friday, April 2 | Monday, October 11 | Thursday, December 23 |
| Tuesday, May 4 | Tuesday, November 2 | Friday, December 24 |
| Monday, May 31 | Thursday, November 11 |
In 2010, the Indiana State Library will be closed on the following Saturdays:
| Saturday, January 2 | Saturday, May 29 | Saturday, September 25 |
| Saturday, April 3 | Saturday, July 3 | Saturday, November 27 |
| Saturday, May 8 | Saturday, September 4 | Saturday, December 25 |
Parking Information
Many downtown garages within walking distance of the State Library offer commercial parking. Metered parking is available on most downtown streets, including Ohio St. and Senate Ave. Patrons do not have to feed the parking meters on Saturdays. A printable map showing parking in downtown Indianapolis is available from Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
Directions to the Indiana State Library
Indiana State Library
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296 (Get Directions)
An excellent map of downtown is available from Indianapolis Convention & Visitor's Association.
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 & Visitors Association Web Site. There are also two cafeterias within the Indiana Government Center within a few minutes of the State Library.
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