Noble County Public Library (Albion)
🏢 Noble County Public Library System · Albion, Indiana
Noble County Public Library (Albion)
The Noble County Public Library in Albion is the flagship branch of a three-location system serving the county seat and surrounding townships in northeast Indiana. Alongside its circulating collection, it houses a dedicated Genealogy Room with local newspapers dating to 1850, Ancestry.com, and Fold3 — making it a premier destination for family history research in Noble County.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 813 E Main Street, Albion, IN 46701
Phone: (260) 636-7197
Website: myncpl.us
Plus Code: 86HP9HWP+85 (Albion, IN)
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📖 About Noble County Public Library (Albion)
Noble County Public Library has served Noble County, Indiana, since its establishment in 1914, growing from a single-location institution into a three-branch system that also operates branches in Cromwell and Avilla. The Albion branch, at 813 East Main Street in the county seat, is the system's largest and most-resourced location. Its Genealogy Room is a regional asset: the collection holds scattered issues of county newspapers from 1850 through 1918, the Albion New Era from 1919 to the present, Noble County atlases from 1874 and 1914, naturalization records, and an 1860 census alphabetical listing for Noble County — complemented by in-library access to Ancestry.com, Fold3, HeritageQuest Online, and Newspaper Archive. Beyond genealogy, the Albion branch houses The Bridge, a makerspace with equipment rentals, and a Library of Things lending program. The library is part of the Evergreen Indiana consortium, connecting cardholders to the shared holdings of more than 130 Indiana libraries.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Established 1914 — the flagship branch in Noble County's three-location public library system
- Genealogy Room with Noble County newspapers from 1850, county atlases from 1874 and 1914, naturalization records, and in-library Ancestry.com and Fold3 access
- The Bridge makerspace: equipment rentals and creative workspace for patrons of all ages
- Library of Things lending program alongside the traditional circulating collection
- Evergreen Indiana member — one card unlocks collections at 130+ libraries statewide
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Noble County cardholders can borrow, stream, and research free through the library's digital and statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Genealogy Room with in-library Ancestry.com, Fold3, HeritageQuest Online, and Newspaper Archive
- The Bridge makerspace with equipment rentals
- Library of Things lending program
- Public computers, printing, copying and free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room and program space available for community use
- Interlibrary loan through Evergreen Indiana (130+ member libraries)
- Reference and readers advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- TumbleBook Library for children K–6
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (free books for children birth to age 5)
- Friends of NCPL quarterly meetings and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Noble & DeKalb Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What genealogy resources are available at the Noble County Public Library in Albion?
The Albion branch has a dedicated Genealogy Room with scattered Noble County newspaper issues from 1850 through 1918, the Albion New Era from 1919 to the present, county atlases from 1874 and 1914, naturalization records, and an 1860 census listing for Noble County. In-library computers provide free access to Ancestry.com, Fold3 (military records), HeritageQuest Online (4.4 billion genealogical records), and Newspaper Archive.
What is The Bridge at the Noble County Public Library?
The Bridge is the library's makerspace, located at the Albion branch. It offers equipment rentals and creative workspace for patrons looking to build, create, or learn new skills. It's part of the library's broader Library of Things lending program, which puts tools, devices, and other non-book items in the hands of the community.
Does Noble County Public Library belong to any statewide lending network?
Yes. The library is a member of Evergreen Indiana, a consortium of more than 130 public, school, and institutional libraries across Indiana that share a single catalog and delivery network. A Noble County library card can be used at any Evergreen member library, and you can request items from the full consortium collection.
What are the Albion branch hours, and does it have evening hours?
The Albion branch is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm, Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. It is closed on Sundays. The four weekday evenings until 7 pm make it easy to visit after school or work.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.