Parking Around the Library
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Click on map points to get detailed parking information and driving directions.
Use the parking finder options to filter the map to days, times and free parking.
The drive-up window in the library parking lot is open for holds pickup all hours the library is open. 24-hour return slots are also available.
You may also visit our branch library in Ellettsville or visit your nearest Bookmobile stop.
For more information on downtown parking rates, hours, and locations visit the City of Bloomington's
Downtown Parking.
Bloomington Transit (BT-Transit) 336-RIDE (7433)
Bloomington Transit Bike 'n' Ride
BT Access (Transportation for persons with disabilities who cannot access city buses)
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
For the health and safety of all, the library and library grounds are 100% tobacco free.
The Library parking lot is always free.
FREE 2-hour parking is provided for visitors to the Library. If your visit will be more than 2 hours, please park elsewhere.
Morton Street Garage
Walnut Street Garage
Good for longer trips and unpredictable length visits.
Cheaper alternative to on-street parking.
Good for longer trips and unpredictable length visits.
Good for evening and weekend parking.
Metered on-street parking is $0.25 for 15 minutes or $1 per hour.
Meters accept coins.
Meters accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards. 1-hour minimum purchase. Convenience fee of $0.30 per transaction.
Meters accept Parkmobile smartphone app. More information at parkmobile.io
Good for quick trips and predictable length visits.
There are 250 FREE on-street parking spaces located throughout downtown. Look for them here:
On Rogers St., between 5th & 11th (limit of two hours)
On Madison St., between 2nd & 3rd
On Washington St., between 2nd & 3rd
On Lincoln St., between 3rd & East Smith Ave.
On Grant St., between 2nd St. to East Smith Ave.
The city employee parking lot at City Hall (after 5 p.m.)