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# Thorntown Public Library

Thorntown Public Library in Thorntown, Indiana

## Pages

- [Home](https://thorntownpl.org/) - Share - Connect - Inspire Search the library catalogwith ease! Go to the catalog Visit the OverDrive Consortium Go to OverDrive Check out eBooks, audio, music, TV, and movies! Go to hoopla Stay up-to-date on the latest from the library Go to Facebook Read Chance's blog! Meet Chance Follow your past!(In-Library Only) Go to Ancestry
- [Friends Newsletter](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/enewsletter/) - newsletters Friends' Monthly Newsletters The current and previous years’ newsletters are available below in PDF format. 2026 January February March April May June July August September October November December Newsletter Archive Click here to view previous newsletters.
- [Library Staff](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/staff/) - Our Staff Adult Department Director | Christine SterleLocal History Librarian/Heritage Museum Coordinator | Kirsten WamsleyAdult Services Librarian | Kathy BowenAdult Services Assistant | Karen NiemeyerAdult Services Clerk | Bonnie DeakinsProcessing Clerk | Linda PorterCirculation Clerk | Shawn BurchamBookkeeper | Barbara Darnell Youth Department Children’s Librarian | Tara Wilson Library Assistant | Alec Smith Library Assistant |
- [Library Friends](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/library-friends/) - Who Are We?The Friends of Thorntown Public Library is a 501c3 organization that supports the library and its programs through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteerism.What Do We Do?The Friends host two annual book sales (May & Sept.) and an annual Bingo fundraiser (Sept.) to raise money for library projects. Monetary donations and membership fees fund a
- [Getting a Card](https://thorntownpl.org/using-the-library/getting-a-card/) - Getting a Library CardThe Thorntown Public Library is a proud member of the Evergreen Indiana consortium. Learn more about the Evergreen Indiana Consortium by visiting this website. To sign up for a library card you must be 18 years or older (ages 17 and under must have parent or guardian present) and have a valid
- [indexes](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/indicies/) - Indexes Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X Russell & Hitch Funeral Home Registers Thorntown, Book 1 Thorntown, Book 2 Thorntown, Book 3 Thorntown, Book 4 Thorntown, Book 5 Thorntown, Book 6 Lebanon, Book 1 Lebanon, Book 2 Lebanon, Book 3 Lafollette & Nay Funeral Home Registers Book 1 Book 2
- [Board of Trustees](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/bot/) - Board of Trustees Position | Name | Appointed by | Current Term Began | Current Term Expires | Member SincePresident | Barney Lewis | Webo School Board | 1-13-25 | 12-31-28 | 2016Vice President | Barbara Hillger | County Council | 1-1-25 | 12-31-28 | 2020Secretary | Linda Fahrenbach | County Commissioners | 1-1-22 | 12-31-25 | 2016Treasurer Liaison | Judy Johnson | County Council | 10-1-22 | 9-30-26 | 2018Member | Chuck Behrens | Webo School Board | 11-15-23 | 11-15-27 |
- [Hours & Location](https://thorntownpl.org/using-the-library/hours-location/) - Location & Hours Plot a route map Opening hours Monday & Friday: 9am-6pmTuesday - Thursday: 9am-8pmSaturday: 10am-4pmSunday: Closed Contact us Phone: (765) 436-7348 Fax: (765) 436-7011 Thorntown Public Library124 North Market StreetThorntown, IN 46071 Find us online InstagramFacebook
- [Thorntown Heritage Museum](https://thorntownpl.org/about/heritagemuseum/) - Thorntown Heritage Museum Call for a Tour! 124 W Main St, Thorntown, IN 46071 765.436.7348 Kirsten Wamsley, Museum Coordinator Call for a Tour! News & Updates Read 10/18/24 press release. A little history... The Thorntown Heritage Museum at 124 W. Main Street is in a home that was built between 1863 and 1867 by Mr.
- [Policies](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/policies/) - Policies and Procedures Thorntown Public Library Customer Code of Conduct Internet Safety & Acceptable Use Agreement TPL Library Card Policy Collection Development Policy Hotspot Lending Policy Evergreen Indiana Shared Circulation Policy Meeting Room Rules Social Media Policy Laptop Lending Policy Strategic Plan 2025-29 Community Posting and In-House Marketing Guidelines Homebound Delivery Guidelines
- [cemeteries](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/cemeteries/) - Cemeteries Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X In the 1990s David Guinn walked many of the cemeteries in the Sugar Creek Township area of Boone County. Before he died, he gave the Thorntown Public Library all rights to his information to use as we wished. We have decided that the
- [Electronic Resources](https://thorntownpl.org/eresources/)
- [Reserve a Space](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/reserve-a-space/) - Use Your Library Request a Space Request a Space for Your Next Event We offer a number of areas in the library to reserve for a period of time, Sun.-Sat. Request a Meeting Space! The Thorntown Public Library makes meeting space available for private and business events. Reservations may be made up to one year
- [Services](https://thorntownpl.org/using-the-library/services/) - Meeting SpaceMeeting space is available at Thorntown Public Library. Reservations may be made online or by calling the library (765.436.7348).Internet & Wireless AccessThe library offers free Internet and wireless access to patrons. Three public computers and two laptops have access to Microsoft Office and various online reference materials (valid library card required). Three Online Public
- [genlh](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/) - Local History & Genealogy Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X The local history and genealogy collection is housed in the library’s Guinn Room and is available to the public whenever the library is open. All of the collection can be borrowed with exception of the Boone County Collection. Mission: To
- [Search for Books](https://thorntownpl.org/catalogs/) - Search for Books Digital and print materials are available in our collection!
- [Contact Us](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/contactus/) - Library History Library Staff Library Board Friends Newsletters Contact Us Contact us Opening hours Mon. & Fri.Tues. – Thur.SaturdaySunday 9am-6pm9am-8pm10am-4pmClosed Contact Us Tel: (765) 436.7348 Fax: (765) 436.7011 Mail: info@thorntownpl.org Follow Us Write us If you have any questions or comments, please fill out the form. We will reply as soon as we are able!
- [GenResources](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/genresources/) - Genealogy Resources Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X Boone County Boone County: Your Magazine Boone County GenWeb Boone County: Genealogy, Inc. Boone County:Genealogy Trails Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Genealogy Ralph W. Stark Heritage Center (LebanonPL) Indiana Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Hoosier State Chronicles Indiana Genealogy Indiana GenWeb Project
- [churches](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/churches/) - Churches Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X Current Churches in Thorntown Christ the King Church GAP Community Church New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church Booklet Sugar Plain Friends Church Church History & Register Boone County Quaker History Cemetery Photographs Thorntown Christian Church 21st Century Greater Works Ministry Previous Churches in Thorntown
- [Schools](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/schools/) - Schools Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X Thorntown School Class Pictures, 1936 Student Photographs These photographs were donated to the library by previous students or family members. These photos were taken between 1910 and the 1990s. More photos Elementary Photos The collection of Elementary Class photos was given to the
- [Using the Library](https://thorntownpl.org/using-the-library/)
- [Policies & Procedures](https://thorntownpl.org/using-the-library/policies-procedures/)
- [About Us](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/) - About Us The Thorntown Public Library happily serves the residents of Sugar Creek, Jefferson, and Washington Townships in the northwest corner of Boone County, Indiana.The original Carnegie Library opened its doors in 1914 and we completed an expansion project in 2004. Learn more about our history here! The Thorntown Public Library is proud to be
- [Location Hours](https://thorntownpl.org/location-hours/) - Hours of Operation Sunday Closed Monday 9am - 6pm Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 8pm Thursday 9am - 8pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Holiday Closings July 5 Independence Day September 6 Labor Day September 25 Festival of the Turning Leaves November 24 Close at 2pm November 25 Thanksgiving Day
- [Thorntown](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/thorntown/) - The Town of Thorntown Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X Buildings Digital photos of buildings in Thorntown. Photos Residents Digital photographs of Thorntown residents. Photos
- [1000 Books Before Kindergarten](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/1000-books-before-kindergarten/) - 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten "Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift." Kate DiCamillo The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program began here at Thorntown Public Library in 2012. Since then 120 pre-K children have signed up. The
- [Goodreads](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/goodreads/) - Use Your Library Goodreads Britta recommends Goodreads As a teenager, I didn’t read for fun as much as I did when I was a kid. It wasn’t on my list of things to do. When I started working at the library back in 2009, however, I began reading again. Like, a lot. I’d write down
- [Remote Printing](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/remote-printing/) - Use Your Library Remote Printing Remote printing Remote and wireless printing is available to those who wish to print from their personal devices (laptops, smart phone, etc.).Copies are 10¢ per page for black/white copies; 25¢ per page for color.From your personal device, attach what you want to print to an email and send it to
- [Notary Service](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/notary-service/) - Use Your Library Notary Service Notaries Public available We have two notaries public at the library. Please call ahead for availability. This service is free.
- [Print, Copy, Scan & Fax](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/print-copy-scan-fax/) - Use Your Library Print, Copy, Scan & Fax Printing Where you can print from From a library computerPrint directly from the computer to our copier.From a personal deviceSend a print job from anywhere Copying Copying is available on both floors of the library. Pricing Printing/Copying (per page)10¢ black/white per page25¢ color per pageScanningFREELaminating50¢ per footFaxing25¢
- [Use Computers & Devices](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/technology/) - Use Your Library Use Computers & Devices Connect in the library Use one of our public computers connected to the internetConnect your mobile device to our public wifi, ‘TPL-Guest’. Connect anywhere Check out a mobile hotspot to use at home or while traveling! **Must have an Evergreen Indiana library card**Send a print job from anywhere to
- [Renewals & Loan Periods](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/renewals-loan-periods/) - Use Your Library Renewals & Loan Periods Loan periods 3 Weeks: Books, Audiobooks, Music CDs2 Weeks: Video games1 Week: DVDs, Magazines, Board games, HotSpots3 Days: Some Reference materialsLoan periods for digital content from Overdrive or Hoopla vary by format and settings. No late fines Materials checked out at Thorntown Public Library do not accrue late
- [Books Sales & Donations](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/books-sales-donations/) - Use Your Library Book Sales & Donations Book Sales The Friends of the Thorntown Public Library group has two book sales each year at the library: one in May which falls around the Friends of the Library annual meeting and one in September during the Festival of the Turning Leaves.Book sales usually include new and
- [Holds & Returns](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/holds-returns/) - Use Your Library Holds & Returns Placing holds Log in with your barcode and PIN in the Evergreen Catalog.Search the catalog.Click Place Hold on the format you want.Confirm your notification type and place the hold!Requesting multiple items? Learn how to use baskets! Picking up your holds Patron holds can be picked up at the Adult
- [Use Your Library](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/) - Use Your Library Your Account Get a Library Card | See what you need to get a Thorntown Library Evergreen card.Holds & Returns | Information about requesting and returning material.Renewals & Loan Periods | Details on how long you can check out material and if you need more time. In the Library Use Computers &
- [Test Preparation](https://thorntownpl.org/research-learn/test-preparation/) - Find, Research, & Learn Test Preparation Test Preparation As an Indiana resident, you have access to over 72 databases for FREE, and more with your Evergreen Indiana/Thorntown library card!Don’t have a library card with us? See what you need to receive one!Need help searching the databases? Watch a tutorial on Basic Searching.Have a question? Contact
- [Research & Learn](https://thorntownpl.org/research-learn/) - Research & Learn Find Articles |Catalogs & Book Reviews |Local History & Genealogy |Newspapers | Learn Business & Investment |Create |Health |Job Tools |Test Preparation | Research Consumer Information |Homework Help |Research a Topic |World Cultures |
- [Business & Investment](https://thorntownpl.org/research-learn/business-investment/) - Research & Learn Business & Investment Business & Investment As an Indiana resident, you have access to over 72 databases for FREE, and more with your Evergreen Indiana/Thorntown library card!Don’t have a library card with us? See what you need to receive one!Need help searching the databases? Watch a tutorial on Basic Searching.Have a question?
- [Newspapers](https://thorntownpl.org/research-learn/newspapers/) - Research & Learn Newspapers Newspapers As an Indiana resident, you have access to over 72 databases for FREE, and more with your Evergreen Indiana/Thorntown library card!Don’t have a library card with us? See what you need to receive one!Need help searching the databases? Watch a tutorial on Basic Searching.Have a question? Contact us!Please read our
- [Catalogs & Book Reviews](https://thorntownpl.org/research-learn/catalogs-book-reviews/) - Find, Research, & Learn Catalogs & Book Reviews Catalogs & Book Reviews As an Indiana resident, you have access to over 72 databases for FREE, and more with your Evergreen Indiana/Thorntown library card!Don’t have a library card with us? See what you need to receive one!Need help searching the databases? Watch a tutorial on Basic
- [Homework Help](https://thorntownpl.org/research-learn/homework-help/) - Find, Research, & Learn Homework Help Homework Help As an Indiana resident, you have access to over 72 databases for FREE, and more with your Evergreen Indiana/Thorntown library card!Don’t have a library card with us? See what you need to receive one!Need help searching the databases? Watch a tutorial on Basic Searching.Have a question? Contact
- [Job Tools](https://thorntownpl.org/research-learn/jobtools/) - Research & Learn Job Tools Job Tools Online databases and websites to assist you in job searching and vocational studies. Entrepreneurial Studies Source Business journals, magazines, and reference books in full text giving the latest information on topics relevant to entrepreneurship and small businesses. Indiana Career Connect Assists employers and job seekers in finding the
- [About Us](https://thorntownpl.org/about/) - About Us Visit Us Location & Hours |Holds & Returns |Reserve a Space |Our Staff |Thorntown Heritage Museum | Learn about Thorntown’s own heritage museum! Our Story History |Strategic Plan | Our 2020-2024 Strategic Plan (pdf)Library & Museum Events |Chance, the Library Cat | Support the Library Join the Friends | Learn about the Friends
- [libraryhistory](https://thorntownpl.org/about-us/libraryhistory/) - Library History 1908The RequestAnson Mills was asked to build a public library, but he decided a water/sewer system would benefit the town more during a typhoid fever outbreak.1911The Original LibrarySuperintendent F. B. Long had a 425 volume library in his office that was converted into the Thorntown Public Library in 1912-13.1914The AgreementThorntown and Sugar Creek
- [Friends of the Library](https://thorntownpl.org/about/libraryfriends/) - Learn About the Friends A quick overview of who the Friends of the Thorntown Public Library are. Who They Are The Friends of the Thorntown Public Library members and volunteers support library services and resources while sharing their love of the library with the community. While they volunteer to assist with programs and the biannual
- [Jobs](https://thorntownpl.org/about/jobs/) - Jobs Working at Thorntown Public Library The library does not currently have any open positions.
- [Get a Library Card](https://thorntownpl.org/use-your-library/get-a-library-card/) - Get a Library Card | August 15, 2026
- [Reserve a Space!](https://thorntownpl.org/using-the-library/reserve-a-space/) - CONTACT THE LIBRARY TO REQUEST MEETING SPACE NEW RESERVATION SOFTWARE COMING!
- [Barn Quilt Project](https://thorntownpl.org/genlh/barn-quilt-project/) - Barn Quilt Project Cemeteries Schools Churches The Town Indexes Barn Quilt Project Resources X About the Project The Boone County Barn Quilt Trail began in 2009 by the Sugar Creek Historical Society (sponsor of the Thorntown Heritage Museum) as a way to promote local tourism and honor quilters past and present. A very special thanks
- [Heritage Museum](https://thorntownpl.org/heritage-museum/) - The Thorntown Heritage Museum at 124 W. Main Street is in a home that was built between 1863 and 1867 by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shipp. The lot is part of the original plat (laid out in 1829-30) of Thorntown from the United States of America to Cornelius Westfall, founder of Thorntown. In 1977 Mildred Spencer donated
- [My account](https://thorntownpl.org/my-account/) - [woocommerce_my_account]
- [Shop](https://thorntownpl.org/shop/)
- [Get the apps!](https://thorntownpl.org/get-the-apps/) - Get the apps Download these apps to get the most out of your library's digital content! Evergreen Indiana Search & request Search the entire Evergreen catalog and request material. Account Status Renew material, pay fines or fees, and carry a digital library card with you at all times! Android & iOS compatible Download the app
- [Local History & Genealogy](https://thorntownpl.org/lhg/) - Welcome to the Local History & Genealogy page. The collection is housed in the library’s Guinn Room and is available to the public whenever the library is open. All of the collection can be borrowed with exception of the Boone County Collection. Our Mission “Our mission is to foster an environment that supports the pursuit
- [Policies & Procedures](https://thorntownpl.org/using-the-library/librarypolicy/) - Thorntown Public Library Policies and Procedures Policies and procedures followed by the Thorntown Public Library. Each link is a downloadable PDF. Customer Code of Conduct Computer Safety Policy and Acceptable Use Agreement Evergreen Indiana Circulation Policy Collection Development Policy HotSpot Lending Policy
- [Thorntown Churches](https://thorntownpl.org/lhg/thorntown-churches/)
- [Thorntown Schools](https://thorntownpl.org/lhg/thorntown-schools/)
- [Databases](https://thorntownpl.org/online-resources/)
- [Barn Quilt Project](https://thorntownpl.org/lhg/barnquiltproject/) - About The Boone County Barn Quilt Trail began in 2009 by the Sugar Creek Historical Society (sponsor of the Thorntown Heritage Museum) as a way to promote local tourism and honor quilters past and present. A very special thanks goes to Melissa Imbus for implementing this project. Along the Trail As you drive to different
- [Thorntown Photographs](https://thorntownpl.org/lhg/thorntown-photographs/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://thorntownpl.org/faqs/) - These are some of the frequently asked questions we receive at the library. More will be added in time, but if you have a question you don't see listed, please use the Contact Us form to let us know or give us a call (765.436.7348).

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