Library of Michigan, Lansing

Name: Library of Michigan
Address: 717 W Allegan St, Lansing, United States

#14 among attractions in Lansing

Museum, History museum

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The Library of Michigan is a state-run library and historical center located in Lansing, Michigan that was created to provide one perpetual state institution to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research, and support libraries statewide. Previously under the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries state agency and, as of 2009, under the Michigan Department of Education, the library is Michigan’s official state library agency. A notable side-project of the Library of Michigan is the Michigan eLibrary, one of the first online libraries on the Internet. MeL provides full-text articles, books, Michigan history materials, and evaluated web sites to residents of the state of Michigan. In 2003, the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees elected as chair Elaine Didier, dean of Oakland University's Kresge Library and professor at Oakland University. ()

Coordinates: 42°43'56"N, 84°33'47"W

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717 W Allegan StWestside (Downtown Lansing)Lansing United States

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Library of Michigan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jackson Field, Michigan State Capitol, Lansing City Market, Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.

0.9 miE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Jackson Field, Lansing
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Michigan's capital city, Lansing, Jackson Field stands as a testament to America's love for baseball. This modest yet charming stadium is a destination for sports enthusiasts and families looking for an afternoon of fun and entertainment.
0.4 miE
State capitol with an ornate domed roof
Michigan State Capitol, Lansing
11 min walk • The Michigan State Capitol is the building that houses the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is in the portion of the state capital of Lansing which lies in Ingham County.
0.8 miE
Market, Shopping
Lansing City Market, Lansing
21 min walk • The Lansing City Market was an urban city market located in downtown Lansing, Michigan. The market is located along the Grand River and Lansing River Trail, and is west of Cooley Law School Stadium. The current $1.6 million structure opened in January 2010. Merchant space ranges from 80 square feet to over 800 square feet.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, Lansing
17 min walk • The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame honors distinguished women, both historical and contemporary, who have been associated with the U.S. state of Michigan.
0.8 miE
Museum, Science museum
Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing
20 min walk • The Impression 5 Science Center, is a science museum located in downtown Lansing, Michigan. Formerly known as the Impression 5 Museum, the center is located in a historic wagon works factory on the Grand River.
0.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, Lansing
20 min walk • The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is named for Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile and REO, and is located in Lansing, Michigan. It is one of the top-rated automotive museums in the United States.
1.1 miS
Watersports, Swimming pool
J.H. Moores Memorial Natatorium, Lansing
29 min walk • The J.H. Moores Memorial Natatorium, also known as the Moores Park Pool, is a natatorium located at 2700 Moores River Drive in Lansing, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
0.5 miE
Skyscraper
Boji Tower, Lansing
13 min walk • The Boji Tower, also known as the Michigan National Bank Building, is a historic 23-story building located at 124 Allegan Street, in Lansing, Michigan. It has been the tallest building in Lansing since its completion in 1931.
0.8 miE
Convention center
Lansing Center, Lansing
20 min walk • Lansing Center, officially the Lansing Convention Center, is the primary and largest convention center in Lansing, Michigan. The center is located along Michigan Avenue, with its western facade fronting the Grand River.
0.5 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, Lansing
13 min walk • The Central Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church located at 215 North Capitol Avenue in Lansing, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary Cathedral, Lansing
11 min walk • St. Mary Cathedral is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in Lansing, Michigan one block north of the Michigan State Capitol. It is the seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing.

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Which popular attractions are close to Library of Michigan?

Nearby attractions include Charles E. Chamberlain Federal Building & Post Office, Lansing (9 min walk), Emery Houses, Lansing (10 min walk), Michigan State Capitol, Lansing (11 min walk), St. Mary Cathedral, Lansing (11 min walk).

How to get to Library of Michigan by public transport?

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CATA Transportation Center (17 min walk)