Main Library

220 West 5th Avenue
Gary, IN 46402
Phone: (219) 886-2484
Fax: (219) 886-6829

Hours:

Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm

Brief History

This tri-level facility is the system’s central unit from which all operations originate. The public reading and study area is located on the main floor along with the system’s most complete selection of materials for information services: microfilm, periodicals, government documents, newspapers, as well as fiction, nonfiction and reference volumes. The Multimedia Department offers a variety of DVDs and Playaways. An art gallery, auditorium and conference room are available to patrons.

The library’s Administrative Offices are located at the Main Library as are the following departments: Children’s Services, Extension Services, Reference Services, Indiana Room, Circulation Services, Technical Services, and Public Relations. A separate building for Facilities Services is also on the premises.