The Grey Lady Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The library's own ghost-cam page says the Grey Lady was last reported on August 10, 2010, on the basement hallway camera, and lists sightings by police, patrons and a local weathercaster. Source: Willard Library.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The library, endowed by Willard Carpenter, opened in 1885 at 21 N. First Ave. (WNIN, 2025; Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The library is open Monday–Tuesday 9 am–8 pm, Wednesday–Friday 9 am–5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm and Sunday 1–5 pm (Willard Library). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Evansville and Indiana
- More haunted & abandoned civic buildings
- Nearby: Crenshaw House (Old Slave House) (Equality, IL), Hindostan (Shoals, IN), French Lick Springs Hotel (French Lick, IN), Kentucky State Penitentiary (Eddyville, KY)
⚠️ Please read: This information may be outdated and conditions change. Verify access with the owner or operator before you go. Spook Atlas does not encourage trespassing. Entering private, closed or condemned property can be illegal and dangerous. Report a correction.
Reader experiences
Not yet accepting submissions. Reader stories are coming later; this form is switched off and sends nothing. All stories are moderated before they appear. Posts describing trespassing, break-ins or how to get into closed areas are removed.
No reader experiences yet. Be the first to share yours.