Welcome to the Gary Public Library

The Gary Public Library (GPL) is one of seven independent library systems in Lake County, Indiana. Founded in 1908, its Main Library, five branches, Extension Services, and Bookmobile serve the residents of Gary and the surrounding areas. 

From its first grant in 1910 (Carnegie) to it most recent (Gates Foundation), the Gary Public Library continues to provide the services, materials and programs to remain a viable institution within the Gary community.                  

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Calendar of Events

• CHESSTISE YOURSELF

  May 21, 2012
  @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Let’s play chess. FOR ALL AGES.

• Creating a Community Garden

  May 21, 2012
  @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  Click for flyer

• GED TUTORING

  May 21, 2012
  @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• ARTS & CRAFTS

  May 23, 2012
  @ 3:00 pm

  FOR ALL AGES.

• CHECKERS

  May 24, 2012
  @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  FOR ALL AGES.

• MOVIE DAY

  May 26, 2012
  @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Free snacks. FOR ALL AGES.

• CHESSTISE YOURSELF

  May 28, 2012
  @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Let’s play chess. FOR ALL AGES.

• GED TUTORING

  May 28, 2012
  @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• GARY GENEALOGY GROUP

  June 2, 2012
  @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP

  June 2, 2012
  @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  Join in the discussion with other caretakers as

• Chess Club

  June 2, 2012
  @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  click for flyer

• CHESSTISE YOURSELF

  June 4, 2012
  @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Let’s play chess. FOR ALL AGES.

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Hours & Locations

Main Library - CLOSED

Brunswick Branch 
Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm (CST) 
Friday & Saturday noon - 4pm(CST)

Du Bois Branch 
Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm(CST)
Friday & Saturday noon - 4pm(CST)

Kennedy Branch
Monday - Thursday noon - 8pm(CST)
Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm(CST)

Woodson Branch
Monday - Thursday noon - 8pm(CST)
Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm(CST)

Locations         Holiday Closings