Hours & Directions
Hours of Operation (all times Eastern)
The Indiana State Library is open:
| M, Tu, W & F: | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Th: | 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.* |
| Sat: | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
* Please note, the Manuscripts and Rare Books Collection is open Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The State Library will close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13th (join the State Library @ the State Fair for Hoosier Heritage Day!) and Thursday, December 31st (New Year's Eve).
The Indiana State Library is closed on Sundays, as well as for all state and federal holidays.
In 2009, the Indiana State Library will be closed on the following state and federal holidays:
| Thursday, January 1 | Monday, October 12 |
| Monday, January 19 | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Friday, April 10 | Thursday, November 26 |
| Monday, May 25 | Friday, November 27 |
| Friday, July 3 | Thursday, December 24 |
| Monday, September 7 | Friday, December 25 |
In 2009, the Indiana State Library will be closed on the following Saturdays:
| Saturday, April 11 | Saturday, September 26 |
| Saturday, May 23 | Saturday, November 28 |
| Saturday, July 4 | Saturday, December 26 |
| Saturday, September 5 |
Parking Information
Commercial parking within walking distance is available in many downtown garages. 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.
Directions to the Indiana State Library
Indiana State Library
315 West Ohio Street
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 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.
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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