Gardens of Muncie Public Library

Maring-Hunt Library (MH)

The gardens are on the west side of the Library at 2005 South High Street, Muncie, IN 47302 .

You will find a walking trail, kitchen pavilion, learning/market pavilion, reading nook, nature play pockets, a sand play pocket, bio-swale with native Indiana plants, and gardening plots (community & rental), and more!

Community Garden in bloom with children playing

Community Garden stairs and seating area

Community Garden Plots

We have several plots where we grow food for the community. If you are interested in helping Library staff maintain these community plots, please reach out!

Rental Garden Plots

There are 14 garden plots within a fenced area that are available for rent each season.

**2025 registration began March 3, 2025**

Please visit the Maring-Hunt Information Desk for the registration form.

Community Garden - Growing area with barn in background

History

In 2017, Muncie Public Library celebrated the grand opening of the Gateway to Gardening Pavilion at Maring-Hunt Library, a partnership with Ball State University. The project included neighborhood input sessions (charrettes), design concepts, and finally, the construction of a beautiful pavilion to be enjoyed by the community! The project was made possible by a BSU Immersive Learning Project grant, and was designed and built by BSU students and their faculty mentor, Dr. Pam Harwood.

Questions?

Fill out our contact form HERE if you have any questions about the garden spaces of MPL.