Farver Public Library
315 N Morton St., Shipshewana, In 46565
Phone: 768-9118
The Farver library is a branch of the LaGrange County library system that serves
Shipshewana. The library has 4,045 volumes. The historic structure was dismantled
and moved to its present location to serve as the library. This community project
took four years and was accomplished entirely with donations.
The library has a very high rate of books being checked out (one of the highest
rates of any public library in Indiana).
History of Farver Library
The Shipshewana library was in the basement of the Wolfe community building.
It was inadequate and non-visible to the community. Further more, it had little
room for books. At this time Farver School had plans to be torn down. Then the
idea came to preserve the school and create an adequate, nice, and historical
library. The restoration created a community focus on the past and future of the
town.
The Farver Building started out as a school. Abraham Farver built the school
in the 1868-1870 period. He was from Holmes Co. Ohio and had the urge to move
west. He walked 225 miles (one way) and picked out the property. Farver
then walked back and prepared his family for the move.
Employees
Salina Yoder is the only employee currently working in the library.
Library Features
Wide Selection of books
Computers
Free Internet Access
Annual Events and Programs
Library Hours
Monday - 11:30-6:00 pm
Tuesday - 11:30-6:00 pm
Thursday - 11:30-6:00 pm
Friday - 11:30-6:00 pm
Saturday - 8:30-1:30 pm
Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
Membership Qualifications
You must fill out a library card application, which includes a reference referral.
Must be live in LaGrange County, own property in LaGrange County, or go to school
in LaGrange County. Anyone under the age 18 MUST have their parents signature.
For more information, visit the Farver
Library and Indiana
State Library web sites.
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