Morrisson-Reeves Library
🏢 Morrisson-Reeves Library · Richmond, Indiana
Morrisson-Reeves Library
Richmond's public library since 1864, Morrisson-Reeves Library is the oldest township library in Indiana — open until 8 p.m. four nights a week at 80 North 6th Street, with a deep genealogy and local-history collection, museum passes and even tabletop games to borrow.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–8pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 80 North 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (765) 966-8291
Website: mrlinfo.org
Plus Code: 86FQR4J4+35 (Richmond, IN)
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📖 About Morrisson-Reeves Library
Morrisson-Reeves Library is the public library of Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County near the Ohio state line. It opened on July 30, 1864, after early resident Robert Morrisson gave $12,000 for a lot at North A and 6th Streets plus $5,000 for roughly 6,000 books, deeding it to Wayne Township "for the benefit of its inhabitants forever" — making it the first township library in Indiana. In January 1893 Caroline Middleton Reeves donated $30,000 in memory of her husband Mark E. Reeves, and the library took its current hyphenated name. The present 52,800-square-foot building opened in 1975 and preserves keepsakes from the earlier structures, including the historic "Morrisson-Reeves Library" sign, marble columns and the 1912 Bimbo Memorial Fountain. The library is a member of the statewide Evergreen Indiana consortium, so a Richmond card borrows across dozens of participating Indiana libraries.
⭐ What makes this library special
- The oldest township library in Indiana, opened July 30, 1864 with about 6,000 volumes given by Robert Morrisson
- Renamed in 1893 after Caroline M. Reeves' $30,000 gift honoring her husband, banker Mark E. Reeves
- Deep genealogy & local-history collection covering Richmond, Wayne County, Revolutionary War patriots and the city's industrial heritage
- Museum passes, a collection of about 65 borrowable tabletop games, and technology devices you can check out
- Member of the statewide Evergreen Indiana catalog — one card borrows across dozens of Indiana libraries
- Open late until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday for after-work and after-school visits
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Richmond cardholders can stream, download and research free through Indiana's shared collections:
📚 Services
- Genealogy & local-history research collection
- Museum passes to area attractions
- Borrowable tabletop games (about 65 titles)
- Technology device checkout
- Notary public service
- Meeting rooms & community spaces
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
🎸 Programs
- Youth Services programs for ages 0–18
- Storytimes & pre-K early learning
- Crafts and STEAM activities
- Escape rooms and gaming for youth
- Year-round programming for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Indiana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Morrisson-Reeves Library called the oldest township library in Indiana?
It opened on July 30, 1864 after Robert Morrisson deeded a lot and about 6,000 books to Wayne Township "for the benefit of its inhabitants forever." That township trust is why it is considered the first township library in Indiana, and the library has served Richmond continuously ever since.
Where did the hyphenated Morrisson-Reeves name come from?
In January 1893 Caroline Middleton Reeves donated $30,000 to the library in memory of her husband, Richmond merchant and banker Mark E. Reeves, and their son Arthur. In recognition of that gift the institution was renamed Morrisson-Reeves Library, combining its founder's name with the Reeves family.
What can I research in the library's genealogy and local-history collection?
Morrisson-Reeves keeps a dedicated genealogy and local-history collection focused on Richmond and Wayne County, with materials on family biographies, Revolutionary War patriots and the city's industrial heritage. A separate local-history site maintained by the library's history team documents the building and community as well.
Which nights is the library open late, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday hours run 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays; check the website for holiday hours.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📜 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 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.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
