Odon Winkelpleck Public Library
🏢 Evergreen Indiana Consortium · Odon, Indiana
Odon Winkelpleck Public Library
The Odon Winkelpleck Public Library has served Daviess County's northern townships since 1937, occupying a building whose WPA-era improvements made it one of the best-equipped small-town libraries in southern Indiana. The library now anchors a district that expanded in 2024 to cover Van Buren, Bogard, Steele, and Elmore townships, bringing free resources to an even wider rural community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 202 WEST MAIN STREET, ODON, IN 47562
Phone: (812) 636-4949
Website: odon.lib.in.us
Plus Code: 86CMR2V5+32 (ODON, IN)
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📖 About Odon Winkelpleck Public Library
The Odon Winkelpleck Public Library stands at 202 West Main Street in Odon, the seat of North Daviess County, Indiana. The library traces its roots to 1937, and its historic building received improvements through the Works Progress Administration, which provided both funds and labor under the New Deal library programs documented in Indiana Libraries. Known locally as OWPL, it is a member of the Evergreen Indiana shared catalog consortium — a network of more than 130 public and institutional libraries — giving cardholders access to nearly eight million items across the state. In January 2024 the library successfully expanded its taxing district to include four additional Daviess County townships (Van Buren, Bogard, Steele, and Elmore), extending library service to residents in the rural northern part of the county. The library holds roughly 16,559 volumes and circulates nearly 16,000 items annually to a community of about 2,840 in Odon, with Thursday evening hours offering a convenient after-work visit window.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1937 — historic building with Works Progress Administration (WPA) improvements, documented in the Indiana New Deal record
- Expanded service district since January 2024 — now covers Van Buren, Bogard, Steele, and Elmore townships in North Daviess County
- Member of Evergreen Indiana — access to nearly 8 million items across 130+ Indiana libraries with one card
- Free INSPIRE databases for all Indiana residents: full-text magazines, journals, newspapers, and genealogy resources
- Evening hours on Thursdays (open until 8 pm) for working families and after-school visits
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Odon cardholders can read, research, and learn free online through Indiana's statewide and consortium digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Interlibrary loan through Evergreen Indiana
- INSPIRE statewide database access (magazines, journals, genealogy)
- Electronic books and audiobooks via Libby/OverDrive
- Reference and reader's advisory
- Library cards for all North Daviess County residents
🎸 Programs
- Author and community reading events (e.g., Indiana Humanities' Hoosier Writing series)
- Children's and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Adult programming and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southern Indiana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Odon Winkelpleck Public Library get its name?
The library is named in memory of the Winkelpleck family, who were prominent in the Odon community. The WPA-era building renovations in the late 1930s helped establish the facility as a lasting civic institution, and the memorial name honors the family's connection to the town's cultural heritage.
Which townships does the Odon Winkelpleck Public Library now serve?
Since January 1, 2024, the library's district covers the town of Odon and four additional Daviess County townships: Van Buren, Bogard, Steele, and Elmore. Residents in all these areas are eligible for a free library card.
What is INSPIRE, and does my Odon library card give me access to it?
INSPIRE is Indiana's free statewide online library, offering full-text magazine and journal articles, historic newspapers, encyclopedias, and genealogy databases. All Indiana residents — including everyone in the Odon district — can access INSPIRE at any time through inspire.in.gov, with no library card required.
Is the library open on Thursdays after 5 pm?
Yes. Thursday is the only evening the library extends its hours — open from 10 am to 8 pm. All other weekdays run 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday is 10 am to 2 pm, and the library is closed on Sunday.
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