Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington

Name: Monroe County Public Library
Address: 202 E 6th St, Bloomington, 47408-3518, United States
Telephone: +1 812-332-2517

#26 among attractions in Bloomington

History museum, Library, Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Monroe County Public Library serves the 138,000 citizens of Monroe County, Indiana, through the Main Library in downtown Bloomington, the Ellettsville Branch, and the Bookmobile. The library’s special services include the Learn and Play Space, a preschool discovery center; VITAL, an adult literacy program; CATS, a five-channel community access television network; the Indiana Room, a local history and genealogy collection and grants center; and service to inmates at the Monroe County Correctional Center. ()

Established: 1820 (204 years ago)Coordinates: 39°10'1"N, 86°31'49"W

Address

202 E 6th StOld NortheastBloomington 47408-3518 United States

Contact

+1 812-332-2517

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Monroe County Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WonderLab, Memorial Stadium, Fountain Square Mall, Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

~1800 ftW
Museum, Science museum
WonderLab, Bloomington
9 min walk • WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is an interactive science center located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. This hands-on museum is designed to provide educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration for visitors of all...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington
26 min walk • Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. It is primarily used for football, and has been the home of Indiana Hoosiers football since its opening in 1960. It is the tenth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, with a capacity of 52,626.
~1110 ftW
39°9'58"N • 86°32'3"W
Fountain Square Mall, Bloomington
6 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~730 ftW
Architecture, Theater, Historical place
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington
4 min walk • The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, formerly the Indiana Theater, is a historic theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Originally built for vaudeville in 1922, it was also used for silent films and became a movie theater.
~1940 ftE
Universities and schools
Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington
10 min walk • The Indiana Memorial Union is a student union building at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana United States. It is located at 900 E 7th Street, facing the Jordan River and the Dunn Meadow.
~1310 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Kirkwood Observatory, Bloomington
7 min walk • Kirkwood Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Indiana University. It is located in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
~1000 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Wicks Building, Bloomington
5 min walk • The Wicks Building is a historic commercial building on Courthouse Square in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
~1080 ftW
Tower
Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington
6 min walk • Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana is a Beaux Arts building built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
~1930 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wylie House, Bloomington
10 min walk • Wylie House is a historic structure built in 1835 and located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was home of Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University, until his death in 1851.
~1680 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Bloomington
9 min walk • The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is an archaeology research center and museum located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was dedicated in honor of Indiana's first professional archaeologist Glenn A. Black.
~1630 ftNE
39°10'12"N • 86°31'34"W
Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington
8 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Monroe County Public Library open?

Monroe County Public Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Monroe County Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Monroe Carnegie Library, Bloomington (2 min walk), Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington (4 min walk), Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington (6 min walk), Bloomington City Hall, Bloomington (6 min walk).

How to get to Monroe County Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monroe County Public Library:

Bus

4th and Washington bus terminal (4 min walk)
Bloomington Transit Center (6 min walk)