Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, Columbus

Name: Cleo Rogers Memorial Library
Address: Columbus, United States
Telephone: +1 812-379-1255

#8 among attractions in Columbus

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The Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, also known as the Main Library, is the flagship library of the Bartholomew County Public Library system. It includes a branch in Hope, Indiana, and a bookmobile that serves the county. The building was designed by I. M. Pei & Partners and constructed by Dunlap & Company, completed in 1969, and dedicated in 1971. It is notable for its design of red brick with concrete details and its Library Plaza, an urban space punctuated by the sculpture, "Large Arch" by Henry Moore. It is named for Cleo Rogers who was the county librarian for 28 years and assistant librarian for nine years. ()

Completed: 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 39°12'15"N, 85°55'7"W

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Columbus United States

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Cleo Rogers Memorial Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Christian Church, The Crump Theatre, Mill Race Park, Bartholomew County Courthouse.

~410 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Christian Church, Columbus
2 min walk • The First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, was built in 1942. It was the first contemporary building in Columbus and one of the first churches in the United States to be built in a contemporary architectural style.
~1140 ftS
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Rock club
The Crump Theatre, Columbus
6 min walk • The Crump Theatre is located in downtown Columbus, Indiana, at 425 Third Street, is part of the Columbus Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miW
Bridge, Park
Mill Race Park, Columbus
14 min walk • Mill Race Park is a city-owned park located in Columbus, Indiana, where the Flat Rock and the Driftwood rivers join together in downtown Columbus.
~1380 ftSW
Tower
Bartholomew County Courthouse, Columbus
7 min walk • Bartholomew County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was designed by noted Indiana architect Isaac Hodgson, built in 1871–1874 at the cost of $250,000, and dedicated in 1874. Construction was by McCormack and Sweeny.
~1060 ftSW
39°12'6"N • 85°55'15"W
kidscommons, Columbus
6 min walk • Children's museum, Entertainment, Museum
~840 ftN
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture
Columbus Historic District, Columbus
5 min walk • Columbus Historic District is a national historic district located at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. It encompasses 574 contributing buildings and 1 contributing sites in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Columbus.
~610 ftSW
City hall, Romanesque architecture
Columbus City Hall, Columbus
3 min walk • Columbus City Hall is a historic city hall located at 5th Street and Franklin Street in Columbus, Indiana. It was designed by architect Charles Franklin Sparrell and built in 1895. It is a three-story, Romanesque Revival style red brick building on a limestone foundation.
~920 ftS
Museum, History museum
McEwen-Samuels-Marr House, Columbus
5 min walk • McEwen-Samuels-Marr House is a historic home located at Columbus, Indiana. The rear section was built in 1864, and the front section in 1875. It is a two-story, Italianate style brick dwelling. It has a stone foundation, four brick chimneys, and a hipped roof.
~1210 ftSW
39°12'7"N • 85°55'18"W
The Commons, Columbus
6 min walk • Convention center, Playground, Park
0.9 miNE
Romanesque architecture
McKinley School, Columbus
23 min walk • The McKinley School, also known as North Side School, is a historic school building located at Seventeenth St. and Home Ave. in Columbus, Indiana. It was designed by architect Charles Franklin Sparrell and built in 1892.
1.6 miNE
Ice rink, Sport, Sport venue
Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, Columbus
42 min walk • Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, formerly named Hamilton Ice Arena, is a year-round indoor arena and recreational sport facility in Columbus, Indiana. It features one NHL size sheet of ice for hockey, figure skating, speed skating, broomball, and open skating and one studio size sheet of ice, totalling 17,000 square feet of ice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cleo Rogers Memorial Library open?

Cleo Rogers Memorial Library is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cleo Rogers Memorial Library?

Nearby attractions include First Christian Church, Columbus (2 min walk), Columbus City Hall, Columbus (3 min walk), Columbus Historic District, Columbus (5 min walk), McEwen-Samuels-Marr House, Columbus (5 min walk).

How to get to Cleo Rogers Memorial Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cleo Rogers Memorial Library:

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Columbus Transportation Hub (12 min walk)