Join Us for the Indiana State Library Bicentennial Celebration!

The Indiana State Library is thrilled to invite everyone to celebrate its bicentennial in 2025. Marking 200 years of providing resources, education, and services, we look forward to welcoming you to this momentous occasion. Our tours offer an excellent opportunity to explore the library's rich history and architectural beauty.

Discover the architectural wonders of the building, including its impressive Neoclassical Revival style with Art Deco influences. The tour lasts 60-90 minutes and is designed to enrich your library experience while providing valuable insights into the resources and history of our state.

Register here. 

Tours begin at 12:00 p.m. and meet at the Circulation Desk inside the Ohio Street entrance of the library.

Parking validation is available if you park in the Senate Avenue Government Center parking garage. Bring your parking ticket into the library for validation.

For groups of 5 or more, please contact Michelle Sharp at msharp@library.in.gov to schedule a separate tour.

Come celebrate with us and explore the Indiana State Library's rich history and stunning architecture!

The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. If you require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this program, service or activity of the Indiana State Library, please contact Jillian Cunningham, the Indiana State Library’s ADA Coordinator (jcunningham@spd.IN.gov or 317-473-5140). Notice of a needed accommodation should be provided as soon as possible to allow time for the State Library to arrange for the accommodation; however, notice of a needed accommodation must be provided to one of the above contacts no later than 48 hours in advance.