Events & Public Workshops
Upcoming Events: All events and workshops listed below occur at the Indiana State Library (unless listed otherwise). All events and workshops are free and open to the public.
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Current Exhibit: Terrific Ten: Remarkable Races in Indy 500 History
Take a drive down memory lane with the Indiana State Library this April 19th through June 30th as we highlight the Indianapolis 500’s greatest races. Terrific Ten: Remarkable Races in Indy 500 History is a free exhibit that examines ten noteworthy years from the race’s history: 1911, 1936, 1946, 1964, 1965, 1977, 1982, 1992, 2006, and 2011.
The exhibit is open to the public from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday in the Indiana State Library’s Exhibit Hall. Visit IN.gov/library/500.htm to learn more about this unique exhibit, including a complete exhibit narrative, online resources and collection holdings.
Genealogy Webinar - Sources and Services at the Indiana State Library
We will explore the various sources and services that are offered at the State Library for those who are researching their family history.
Presented by Leigh Anne Johnson, Genealogy Division Librarian, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00-11:00am
One (1) LEU can be earned by librarians who attend the webinar. Register at the following link:
http://webinar.isl.in.gov/gensourcesandservices582013/event/registration.html
If you would like to attend this event but do not require an LEU you can enter the meeting room as a guest by going to the following link on the day of the event. :
http://webinar.isl.in.gov/gensourcesandservices/
Tours for Family Historians
Attend a free orientation tour to learn where the genealogical tools you need are located. Learn what resources the Indiana State Library holds for genealogists, and where to find them in the newly-renovated building.
This tour will show you where to find family histories, city directories, county records, census microfilm, Indiana newspapers, genealogy periodicals, manuscripts, and more. Learn where the pamphlets are located, which computers can be used with the extensive CD collection, and where various indexes can be found. The tour includes all public areas on the first and second floors of the Indiana State Library and Historical Building.
This is NOT a how-to-research session. Instead, this is your opportunity to have an in-depth tour of the facility's genealogical holdings.
All tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Each tour will last approximately one and one-half hours, and is limited to 15 attendees. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the library at 317-232-3675. Upcoming Family History Orientation Tours:
Learn where different family history resources are located on the first and second floors of the Indiana State Library. This is a free orientation tour, geared toward genealogists. Pre-registration is required; please call 317-232-3689. All tours take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
Upcoming Family History Orientation Tours:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Thursday, September26, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Thursday, October 24. 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Indiana State Library Speaker's Bureau
Looking for fun, historical and educational programming for your next group gathering or event? The State Library provides local programs on dozens of Indiana history, genealogy, preservation and literary-related topics. Contact Ron Sharp at 317-232-3727 or rsharp@library.in.gov to learn more about how we can enhance your next event.
Public Notice: The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy State Library programs, services, and activities.
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