Hours & Directions
Hours of Operation (all times Eastern)
The Indiana State Library is open:
| Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.* |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
* Please note: The Manuscripts & Rare Books Collection closes Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
2012 Closings for Holidays or Special Events
The Indiana State Library will be closed on the following state and federal holidays, and Saturdays:
| Wednesday, July 4 | Tuesday, November 6 | Saturday, November 24 |
| Saturday, September 1 | Monday, November 12 | Saturday, December 22 |
| Monday, September 3 | Thursday, November 22 | Monday, December 24 |
| Monday, October 8 | Friday, November 23 | Tuesday, December 25 |
Parking Information
Many downtown garages within walking distance of the State Library offer commercial parking. Metered parking is available on most downtown streets, including Ohio St. and Senate Ave. An interactive map showing parking in downtown Indianapolis is available from Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.
Directions to the Indiana State Library
Indiana State Library
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3210 (Get Directions)
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 website, or check the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association website. There are also two cafeterias within the Indiana Government Center within a few minutes of the State Library.
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