Kewanna-Union Township Public Library

About Us

There are many unique features in the library. Several Carnegie libraries were built in the early 1900’s, but the stage located in the basement set Kewanna’s apart. Having a stage for public performances and programs has encouraged even more of the community to use and visit the library. Unique collections at the library include local history, Kewanna school pictures and trophies, and the entire collection of The Observer, Kewanna’s local newspaper. This local newspaper was in publication from the 1930’s to 2011. Joe and Karen Good, the most recent publishers of the Observer, donated their special collection of the original copies of the Observer to the library.

Even though Kewanna can be considered a small community, it still has a long, rich history. Kewanna librarians have captured and maintained this history, accepting donations from the community. Current library Director, Charles Rude stated, “I have tried to maintain Kewanna’s history and display it. This library has a bit of a museum quality to it displaying Kewanna town and school history by including trophies, class pictures, and old town photographs.” The library has stayed current with eBooks through Overdrive, and by joining Evergreen, an Indiana State consortium that includes over one hundred Indiana libraries.

Kewanna takes pride in its library and the role that it plays in their community. The Kewanna-Union Township Public Library is not just a place to find books, but it is a place to preserve history and share it with others, while looking to the future.