Bartholomew County Public Library

I M Pei's Gem of Architecture and Urban Design. Don't miss the sweeping interior spaces.

By setting the library back from 5th Street, Pei created a beautiful urban plaza that showcases the Inn at Irwin Gardens to the east, the Tourist Information Office to the West, and Eliel Sarineen's i...

A great public library!

The collection, staff, programs, and actual building with various spaces is a very good public library. It is comfortable and provides resources and programs that the people of Bartholomew, or visitor...

Functional, yet architecturally pleasing public library

Columbus, Indiana is widely known for its large collection of unique buildings designed by renowned modern architects. It was built in the 1960s to replace the county's Carnegie Library built in 1...

Another Architectural Delight

This library is right next to The Inn and just an integral part of the city's commitment to make all public buildings an extension of the foresight of J. Irwin Miller and his wife, Xenia.

Scripturients' modern castle

Pei has hidden a gem inside this brick and mortar facade. Walk inside and become transfixed by the elegant design and sublime serenity.