The library parking lot provides free, 2-hour parking for library patrons. For quick drop-off and pickup, use the lay-by/loading zone in the lot.
Patrons planning to be at the library more than 2 hours must park elsewhere. Thank you for your cooperation.
All parking regulations strictly enforced
The Drive-up window [1] off the library parking lot is open for holds’ pickup all hours that the library is open. Next to the Drive-up window (and also next to the library entrance on Kirkwood) are 24-hour return slots.
On-street parking is available on most streets around the library where 2-hour parking is permitted. There are some exceptions. Please read signs carefully.
For rates, hours, and locations of nearby Parking Lots and Garages go to:
City metered lots and parking garages [2]
IU Poplars Garage on Sixth Street [3]
Bus. Bike. Walk.
Bloomington Transit (BT-Transit) [4] 336-RIDE (7433)
Bloomington Transit Bike ‘n’ Ride [5]
BT Access [6] (Transportation for persons with disabilities who cannot access city buses)
Rural Transit [7]
Campus Bus [8]
MCPL provides bike racks on the east, west, and south sides of the library with spaces for 50 bikes.
The library is 3 blocks from the B-Line Trail [10]
For the health and safety of all, the library and library grounds are 100% tobacco free.
