Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library
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Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library has served this southeast Indiana county seat since Andrew Carnegie funded its first building in 1905. The current home at 1110 East Main Street — opened in 1993 — carries on that tradition with extended evening hours, a county-wide bookmobile, a Westport Branch, a Sally Crane StoryWalk in partnership with the community, and the full INSPIRE statewide database portal for every Indiana resident.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1110 East Main Street, Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: (812) 663-2826
Website: greensburglibrary.org
Plus Code: 86FP8GPJ+WV (Greensburg, IN)
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📖 About Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library traces its founding to 1901, when Mayor A.M. Willoughby secured a $15,000 Carnegie Foundation grant. Land for $6,000 was purchased on the former R.H. Watson Foundry site, and the Carnegie Library opened on January 25, 1905, with Will Cumback as the first board president and Bessie Monfort as the inaugural librarian. Over the following decades the library expanded — a new wing in 1967, a mezzanine in 1979, and the county's first bookmobile in 1985. The Westport Branch Library opened in 1989. A new 1993 building (groundbreaking October 4, 1992; dedication August 29, 1993) replaced the Carnegie structure and gave the system the modern facility it uses today at 1110 East Main Street. The library's service area grew from city-only to Washington Township (1975) and eventually all of Decatur County (1983–1984). Today it is a member of Evergreen Indiana, sharing a statewide catalog and delivery network with more than 100 Indiana libraries, and offers the Sally Crane StoryWalk installed through the Sally Crane Memorial Fund in collaboration with the community.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Carnegie legacy: funded by a $15,000 Andrew Carnegie grant; opened January 25, 1905 — making the Greensburg library one of Indiana's early Carnegie institutions
- Current building dedicated August 29, 1993, replacing the original Carnegie structure; the system now serves all of Decatur County
- County-wide bookmobile brings the library to rural Decatur County neighborhoods and underserved areas
- Sally Crane StoryWalk — a community outdoor reading path funded by the Sally Crane Memorial Fund
- Westport Branch Library in addition to the main branch, serving the eastern part of the county
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Greensburg-Decatur County cardholders can read, research, and stream free through Indiana's statewide and consortium collections:
📚 Services
- Westport Branch Library — a second full-service branch serving eastern Decatur County
- County-wide bookmobile serving rural neighborhoods and communities
- Sally Crane StoryWalk — an outdoor community reading experience
- Local history and genealogy resources including obituary and death notice index
- Teen Studio creative space for young adults
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Purchase request program — suggest titles for the collection
- Interlibrary loan through Evergreen Indiana (100+ member libraries)
- Indiana Historical Society exhibit hosting
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Teen Studio activities and programs
- Adult programs and book clubs
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Community StoryWalk at the Sally Crane outdoor installation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library get started?
In 1901, Mayor A.M. Willoughby secured a $15,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Land on the former R.H. Watson Foundry site was purchased for $6,000, and the Carnegie Library opened on January 25, 1905 — with Will Cumback as the first board president and Bessie Monfort as the first librarian. The system grew through expansions in 1967 and 1979, and the current building at 1110 East Main Street was dedicated August 29, 1993.
What is the Sally Crane StoryWalk and where is it?
The Sally Crane StoryWalk is an outdoor community reading installation made possible by the Sally Crane Memorial Fund in collaboration with the Greensburg-Decatur County Contractual Public Library. Visitors follow a trail of story pages placed at intervals — a fun way for families and children to enjoy reading while walking outdoors. Details and current stories are available at greensburglibrary.org.
Does the library have a branch outside of Greensburg?
Yes. The Westport Branch Library serves the eastern part of Decatur County with its own hours: Monday and Thursday 10 am–7 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am–5 pm; Saturday 9 am–1 pm; closed Sunday and Friday. The county-wide bookmobile also extends service to rural neighborhoods not easily reached by either building.
Can I get a library card if I live anywhere in Decatur County?
Yes. Service was extended from Greensburg city limits to all of Washington Township in 1975, and to the entire county in 1983–1984. All Decatur County residents are eligible for a free library card, which also grants access to the Evergreen Indiana statewide catalog covering more than 100 Indiana libraries.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.