Libraries of Gary, Indiana

The first settlers of the "Gary area" thought it mandatory that all people have ready access to libraries. This is the case today as Gary residents have access to two library systems as well as one university library.

Gary Public Library System

the Gary Public Library System ( GPL )is located in Gary, Indiana. Though in Lake County Gary has its own library system separate from the county system.

Main Library

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220 W. 5th AvenuePhone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday-Thursday noon-8 Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm

*The central library of the Gary Public Library System
*in Downtown Gary US 12/20
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals
*Storytelling area
*Reference department containing government and newspaper archives as well as microfilms
*Art gallery of local and national works
*Indiana Room collection includes books, maps, periodicals, microfilms, blueprints, photographs, government documents, and various other items that pertain to Gary, Northwest Indiana, the state of Indiana, and the Chicago metropolitan area
*Auditorium and conference rooms are available

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The Main library contains the following departments:

*Administrative Offices
*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Extension Services
*Indiana Room
*Public Computers
*Public Relations
*Reference Services
*Technical Services
*Video and DVD Services

Brunswich branch

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4030 W. 5th AvenuePhone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday-Thursday noon-8 Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm

*Opened in 1959
*in Brunswick neighborhood
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals
*Storytelling area
*Meeting room available

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The Brunswick library contains the following departments:

*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Public computers
*Reference Services
*Video and DVD Services

W.E.B Dubois branch

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1835 BroadwayPhone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Hours:Monday-Thursday noon-8pm Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm

*Opened in 1979
*in Midtown business district
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals
*Storytelling area
*Skylights, Story-pit, and Fireplace
*Mezzanine Art Gallery
*“Dunes - A Sculptural Environment” by artist Carol Paul located in the stairwell
*Auditorium with kitchen facilities available

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The Dubois library contains the following departments:

*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Public computers
*Reference Services
*Video and DVD Services

J.F. Kennedy branch

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3953 BroadwayPhone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday-Thursday noon-8pm Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm

*in Glen Park neighborhood
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals
*Storytelling area
*Fireplace
*Pleasant courtyard with a marble sculpture created by artist Ann Bannard of Winnetka, IL
*Auditorium available

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The Kennedy library contains the following departments:

*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Public computers
*Reference Services
*Video and DVD Services

Tolleston branch

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1113 Taft St.Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday-Thursday noon-8 Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm

*Opened 1927
*in Tolleston neighborhood
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals
*Storytelling area
*original library furniture and fittings including the built-in paneled benches and bookshelves along the walls and the radiators built into the bookshelves, protected by decorative grillwork.
*Designed by Gary architect, Joseph Wildermuth
*Romanesque Revival style, complete with arched windows, decorative brick details and parapet roof

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The Tolleston library contains the following departments:

*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Public computers
*Reference Services
*Video and DVD Services

Ora L. Wildermuth branch

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501 S. Lake St.Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday-Thursday noon-8pm Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
*Opened in 1991
*in Miller neighborhood
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals
*Storytelling area
*Named in honor of GPL's first librarian
*Large fish tank
*Meeting room available

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The Wildermuth library contains the following departments:

*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Public computers
*Reference Services
*Video and DVD Services

Lake County Public Library System

the Lake County Public Library System has two branches in Gary. Its main branch is located in neighboring Merrillville.

Central library

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1919 W. 81st Ave. Merrillville, IN Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm

*The central library of the Lake County Public Library System
*on US 30
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals
*Storytelling area
*Reference department containing government and newspaper archives as well as microfilms
*Art gallery of local and national works
*Indiana Room collection includes books, maps, periodicals, microfilms, blueprints, photographs, government documents, and various other items that pertain to Northwest Indiana, the state of Indiana, and the Chicago metropolitan area
*Meeting rooms are available

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The Central library contains the following departments:

*Administrative Offices
*Basic Services
*Book Sale Room
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Extension Services
*Indiana Room
*Public Computers
*Public Relations
*Reference Services
*Technical Services
*Video and DVD Services

Forty-First Avenue branch

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3491 W. 41st Ave. Gary, INPhone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday,Wednesday 12:30pm-8:30pm Friday 10am-6pm

*in Calumet Township neighborhood
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals

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The Forty-First Avenue library contains the following departments:

*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Public computers
*Reference Services
*Video and DVD Services

Black Oak branch

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5921 W. 25th Ave. Gary, INPhone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Hours:Tuesday,Thursday 10am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm

*in Black Oak neighborhood
*Public reading and study area with daily periodicals

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The Black Oak Avenue library contains the following departments:

*Basic Services
*Children’s Services
*Circulation Services
*Public computers
*Reference Services
*Video and DVD Services

Other branches

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There are also branches in:
Cedar Lake

Schererville
Griffith
Highland
Hobart
Lake Station
Munster
New Chicago
St. John

Indiana University Northwest Library

Indiana University's Northwest campus is located in Gary. Residents of Gary and the surrounding region have access to the IUN Library.

3400 BroadwayPhone: [phone], [phone] Fax: [phone]

Hours:Monday-Thursday 8am-8:30pm Friday 8am-8:30pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm

*Over 200,000 books and periodical volumes and 200,000 government publications
*Varied seating, attractive furniture, and colorfully decorated walls combine with the vistas presented by many windows, and a small café. provide a pleasant, comfortable place for study and research
*7 million bound volumes and 26 million other materials in the system wide Indiana University Libraries
*Calumet Regional Archives—collects, preserves, and makes available historical records
*Community Grants Information—furnishes a specialized collection of materials pertaining to grantsmanship
*Data Center—provides regional and sub-regional economic, demographic, health, environmental, and other data.
*Government Publications—consists of a variety of materials including government publications in print, on microfilm, and in electronic format

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The IUN library contains the following departments:

*Calumet Regional Archives
*Circulation Services
*Lake County Central Law Library
*Educational Resources Room
*Electronic Database
*Facilities for the visually disabled
*Northwest Indiana Center for Data and Analysis
*Reference Services
*Reserves Services

External links

* [http://www.gary.lib.in.us/ Gary Public Library System Official Site]
* [http://www.iun.edu/~lib/ IUN Library Official Site]
* [http://www.lakeco.lib.in.us/ Lake County Public Library System Official Site]