Gary Public Library Ribbon Cutting and Open House

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     The Gary Public Library and Cultural Center, 220 W. 5th Avenue is scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  A ribbon cutting and open house will be held from 9am – 2pm. The public is invited to attend.

     The renovated former Main Library building includes a 100-seat theatre and a spacious community room with kitchen. Both will be available to rent for community programs, social events and functions.

      A new computer lab for adults provides 41 computers and the children’s computer lab provides 20 computers.  A wi-fi lounge with vending machines is also located on the main floor. Other public areas include a tutoring lab, Friends Store, 2nd floor study area, additional gallery space and new Indiana Room of local history.

Gary Public Library Mural

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The Gary Public Library is asking for the public’s input on images to be included on a mural to be created for the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center, 220 W. 5th Ave.

Submission forms are available at all library units or the library’s website, www.garypubliclibrary.org and may include famous Garyites, Garyites who have made great contributions, etc.

Names/images chosen will be based on how well they reflect the character, culture, and history of Gary, Indiana.

Deadline for submissions is January 3, 2018.

Library Closings

Brunswick Branch Closes October 1

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      Gary, IN - The Brunswick Branch of the Gary Public Library, 4030 W. 5th Avenue will be permanently closed on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 4pm. The Library Board of Trustees approved the permanent closure of the Brunswick Branch and the Du Bois Library at their June 28 Board meeting due to budget constraints.

     The Du Bois Library is expected to close after the renovated Gary Public Library and Cultural Center, 220 W. 5th Avenue, opens. That date has yet to be determined.

     After October 1, patrons are encouraged to use the library’s other branches: Du Bois Library 1835 Broadway, 886-9120, Monday – Thursday 9am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 9am - 5pm; Kennedy Branch 3953 Broadway 887-8112, Monday 10am - 6pm, Wednesday & Thursday noon - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, closed Tuesday & Friday; and Woodson Branch, 501 S. Lake Street, 938-3941, Monday & Thursday noon - 8pm, Tuesday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, closed Wednesday & Friday.

Volunteers Needed!

 

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Gary Public Library’s newest program, Art Girls – Smart Girls! is an ongoing program designed to help girls who are creative in the arts but need extra help in math and science. We are looking for enthusiastic educators that are willing to tutor our young people (grades 3rd – 12th ) in math and science.

Participants will have an opportunity to receive tutoring in math and science as well as learn about and create works of art. For more information or to volunteer as a tutor, contact 886-2484 ext. 311.

Gary Library to offer eBooks

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Begins October 15

  Gary, IN - Gary Public Library will soon expand its services with

eBooks and audiobooks available October 15. 

      Powered by OverDrive, this new free service will be available

through the library’s website, www.garypubliclibrary.org.  There, patrons

will be able to check out and download best selling and classic titles onto

their PC,  Mac®, or onto many mobile devices.

      To get started, you will need an Internet connection and a valid

Gary Public Library library card. Patrons will also need a library card PIN

number, currently only available in person at your local Gary Public

Library unit.
      

 Du Bois Library  1835 Broadway    886-9120
 Monday - Thursday  9am - 8pm
 Friday & Saturday Noon - 4pm

 Brunswick Branch  4030 W. 5th Avenue  944-9402
 Monday -Thursday Noon - 8pm
 Friday & Saturday Noon - 4pm

 Kennedy Branch  3953 Broadway   887-8112
 Monday  - Thursday Noon-8pm
 Friday & Saturday  10am-5pm

 Woodson Branch 501 S. Lake Street   938-3941
 Monday  - Thursday  Noon-8pm
 Friday & Saturday  10am-5pm  

Du Bois Library to Open at 9am Four Days a Week

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Gary, IN - Effective Monday, October 1, the  Du Bois Library of the Gary Public Library will open an hour earlier Monday through Thursday.

Hours of service for Du Bois will be Monday through Thursday 9am to 8pm; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 4pm.

Service hours remain unchanged at the branches:

Brunswick Branch, 4030 W. 5th Avenue, Monday - Thursday noon -8pm; Friday and Saturday noon - 4pm

Kennedy Branch, 3953 Broadway, Monday-Thursday noon-8pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm.

Woodson Branch, 501 S. Lake St. Monday-Thursday noon-8pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm.

Main Library & Tolleston Branch Closing

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    Gary, IN  - At their March 28 Board Meeting, the Gary Public Library Board of Trustees approved the permanent closing of the Main Library, 220 W. 5th Avenue and the Tolleston Branch, 1113 Taft Street, effective January 1, 2012.  

     Library programs, activities and services will continue at all branches including the Main Library with the exception of the Tolleston Branch. The Tolleston Branch has been closed since November 2010 and is not expected to reopen this year.

     Further information, updates and progress on the Gary Public Library’s transition will be announced at a later date. Visit us at www.garypubliclibrary.org where you can sign up to receive library information via our email sign-up link.