Find out what really goes "bump" in the night at Evansville's haunted library!

Who is the Grey Lady That Haunts Willard Library?

Willard Library opened its doors in 1885 and was one of the first public libraries to open in Indiana. The gorgeous Victorian Gothic-style building holds a wealth of history, as well as legends of a ghost that has haunted the halls for nearly a century. So, who is Evansville's famous ghostly lady? Many speculate that it is the ghost of Louise Carpenter, the daughter of Willard Library's founder.

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The first report of a ghost at the library took place in the early 1930s when a maintenance man bumped into a woman wearing a long dress. The problem? He was the only person in the building at the time. Ever since that fateful night, legends of the haunting lady in grey have surrounded Willard Library.

Want to Investigate the Paranormal Side of Willard Library?

If you are a fan of the paranormal, then you'll be excited to know that Willard Library loves its resident ghost and welcomes paranormal investigators. If you've ever wanted to try and find the Grey Lady for yourself, Willard Library has opportunities for overnight investigations.

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Willard Library took to Facebook to share the information, saying:

Join us after dark at Willard Public Library for a Paranormal Investigation and discover the chilling secrets behind our legendary spirits... if you’re brave enough.

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They included a link to their website where you can submit your information to get an overnight investigation set up at Willard Library. There is no set fee to investigate Willard Library, but they do ask that you make a donation to the library to continue to support their unique events, such as these overnight investigations. Plus, you would get the chance to stay the night at a notoriously haunted library, how freaking cool is that?! You can find all of the information on Willard Library's website.

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