Loogootee Public Library
🏢 Evergreen Indiana · Loogootee, Indiana
Loogootee Public Library
Loogootee Public Library at 504 Park Street is the public library of Martin County, Indiana — a rural community in the heart of Hoosier National Forest country where the East Fork of the White River curves through limestone hills. The library keeps extended hours Monday and Thursday evenings and opens early on Saturday mornings to serve working families across this quiet southwest Indiana county seat.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 504 PARK STREET, LOOGOOTEE, IN 47553
Phone: +1812-295-3713
Website: loogootee.lib.in.us
Plus Code: 86CMM39J+Q9 (LOOGOOTEE, IN)
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📖 About Loogootee Public Library
Loogootee (pronounced luh-GOT-ee) is the county seat of Martin County, Indiana, a small community of roughly 2,800 residents tucked between Daviess County to the north and Dubois County to the south, within easy reach of the Hoosier National Forest and Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. The Loogootee Public Library at 504 Park Street serves as Martin County's primary public library, providing free library cards, a circulating print and media collection, and digital resources to residents of this largely rural county. The library belongs to the Evergreen Indiana shared catalog network, meaning patrons can search and borrow from member libraries across the state. Local history resources include a collection of Loogootee High School and St. John's High School yearbooks. The library's calendar of events brings children's storytimes, book clubs, community workshops, and seasonal programs to a county that has limited other cultural amenities.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Martin County, Indiana — county seat library in a rural community near Hoosier National Forest and the East Fork of the White River
- Part of the Evergreen Indiana statewide shared catalog network for interlibrary borrowing across Indiana
- Local history collection including Loogootee High School and St. John's High School yearbooks
- Libby app access for free eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines on any device
- Extended evening hours Monday and Thursday, plus Saturday morning service for working and school-age patrons
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Loogootee cardholders can borrow digital titles and access research databases free through Indiana statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Martin County residents
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi, and printing
- Libby / OverDrive eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines
- INSPIRE Indiana — 70+ academic databases for all Indiana residents
- Evergreen Indiana interlibrary loan network
- Local history and genealogy resources, including county yearbooks
- Reference assistance and reader's advisory
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and Little Learners early childhood program
- Youth and teen programming
- Adult programs including workshops and community events
- Monthly book club for all ages
- Summer reading program
- Seasonal special events (Sweet Treat Social, Cemetery Hoppers, Pumpkin Painting)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Indiana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Loogootee' mean and how is it pronounced?
Loogootee is pronounced luh-GOT-ee. The name is widely believed to be derived from the surname of Luke Goode (or Goodee), an early settler or railroad figure associated with the town's founding, though local historians note the exact etymology is debated. It is the county seat of Martin County, Indiana.
Is the library closed on Wednesdays?
Yes — the Loogootee Public Library is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. The library is open Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Call ahead at (812) 295-3713 to confirm hours around holidays.
Can I borrow eBooks with a Loogootee library card?
Yes. The library offers free eBook and audiobook borrowing through the Libby app (by OverDrive). Download Libby on your phone or tablet, sign in with your Loogootee library card, and browse thousands of titles including bestsellers. Indiana residents also have access to INSPIRE databases at inspire.in.gov without needing a library card.
Does the library have local history materials for Martin County research?
Yes. The library maintains a collection of local historical materials including Loogootee High School and St. John's High School yearbooks. For broader Indiana genealogy and historical research, INSPIRE Indiana databases include historic newspapers, birth/marriage/death records, and digitized manuscripts available free to all Indiana residents.
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