Rolling Prairie

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Rolling Prairie Library History

The first library in Rolling Prairie opened in 1957 in a small building on Depot Street, which had been remodeled and renovated by the community's Lions and Lionettes organizations. The Library Board of Trustees purchased the former Methodist Church in 1979 and renovated it into a library. Once again community volunteers helped prepare a building for library service with a "painting party". Dedication of the new location was held on December 30, 1979. The library officially opened for business on January 2, 1980. Over time, the building developed some serious structural problems over the course of time and fortunately there was enough property available that the Library was able to build a new facility in 2016 as a part of a major renovation project. There are several items in the new facility that came from the church that are a part of the new building.

Contact Information

Address:
1 E Michigan Street
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371

Phone:
219-778-2390

Hours (Central)

Monday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday CLOSED

 

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Rolling Prairie Library Events

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Max Brallier

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Dan Santat

12:45pm - 2:00pm
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

Bookies

10:00am - 11:00am
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

Power of Budgeting Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Budgeting is a tool that can help you set yourself up for financial freedom. Tracking your income, learning about your monthly expenses, and knowing how to utilize any money leftover is the very first step.

Labor Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

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