Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-12-3-5

(1) acquire real or personal property by purchase, devise, lease, condemnation, or otherwise;  and

(2) own any real or personal property for purposes of the public library.

(1) sell;

(2) exchange;  or

(3) otherwise dispose of;

(1) tax exempt;  and

(2) organized and operated for the exclusive benefit of the library disposing of the property;

(1) accept gifts of real or personal property;  and

(2) hold, mortgage, lease, or sell the property as directed by the terms of the grant, gift, bequest, or devise;