Events & Public Workshops
Current Exhibit:
DILLINGER! Forging a Hoosier Legend
John Dillinger and his legendary gang tore across the Midwest between 1933 and 1934, robbing banks, confounding law officials and captivating the American public. Seventy-five years later, DILLINGER! Forging a Hoosier Legend aims to captivate and educate new generations of Hoosiers about America's first and most infamous public enemy. The museum-quality exhibit will feature unique Dillinger artifacts, photographs and documents that will give visitors an in-depth look into the life of John Dillinger and what factors led this ordinary Hoosier farm boy towards a life of crime. With the concurrent release of the film Public Enemies, the exhibit will add a rich historical element to the public discourse.
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind exhibit at http://www.dillingerlegend.org/
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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Preservation for the Non- Professional
Wednesday, December 1, 10:00-11:00 am, Indiana Author’s Room
This program is for the layperson who is interested in safeguarding their own personal papers, photographs, scrapbooks and other assorted memorabilia in non-digital formats Presented by Mark Vopelak, Manuscripts & Rare Books Collection Area Supervisor
L.S. Ayres & Co. at Christmastime
Thursday, December 3, 12:00-1:00 pm & 5:30-6:30 pm, Indiana Author’s Room
Join us for a presentation with a special holiday focus on L.S. Ayres, the famous tea room, its competitors, and the impact on Indianapolis shopping. Tea will be served. Presented by Rachael Heger, Indiana Collection Area Supervisor
Census Data Literacy
Monday, December 7, 2:00-3:00 pm, Room 428
The Census Bureau can help you get the population number for your next report, paper, or grant application. This workshop will walk you through using Census maps online and the American FactFinder website to find data down to the neighborhood level. Presented by Katharine Springer, Indiana State Data Center Coordinator
Indiana Vital Records Resources
Thursday, December 10, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
This program is an introduction to the Indiana Birth, Death, and Marriage Indexes and other resources at the Indiana State Library. It covers print, microfilm, and electronic resources with emphasis on the special materials within the Genealogy Collection. Presented by Daina Bohr, Genealogy Collection Librarian
African-American Newspapers in Indiana
Monday, December 14, 12:00-1:00 pm, Indiana Author’s Room
Patrons will learn or relearn the history of black newspapers in Indiana. Patrons will be given a brief overview of the newspapers and be able to look at examples and ask questions about how to access them. Presented by Kimberly Brown-Hardin, Indiana Collection Librarian
Unique Genealogy Sources
Thursday, December 17, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
Come and learn about little-known sources for Genealogy research available at the Indiana State Library. Enhance your research with these unique and useful resources and find hidden information that you never knew existed. Presented by Leigh Anne Johnson, Genealogy Collection Librarian.
Carnegie Libraries in Indiana
Tuesday, January 5, 11:00 am – noon, Indiana Author’s Room
Industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie funded over 2500 libraries in the US. Indiana built 164 Carnegie libraries, more than any other state. Learn about some of the Carnegie libraries and a brief history of public libraries in Indiana. Presented by Marcia Caudell, Reference & Government Services Collection Librarian.
Researching Family History, part 1
Thursday, January 7, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
Get an introduction to the beginning elements of genealogy research and overview of the basic documents and resources used in tracing your family tree. Presented by Diane Sharp, Diane Sharp, Genealogy Collection Supervisor.
Researching Family History, part 2
Tuesday, January 12, 11:00 am – noon, History Reference Room
This program will discuss the various family history resource collections within the Indiana State Library. Presented by Diane Sharp, Genealogy Collection Supervisor.
Crossroads of Indiana: The Michigan and National roads
Thursday, January 14, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
Take a trip down two historic roads through Indiana. Learn a brief history of the Michigan and the National roads and how these thoroughfares allowed Indiana towns and countryside to develop. Presented by Monique Howell, Indiana Collection Librarian.
The Mask of Agamemnon: Heinrich Schliemann
Tuesday, January 19, 10:00 -11:00 am, Indiana Author’s Room
Known as the Father of Modern Archaeology and founder of the ancient city of Troy, fluent in 13 languages and multi-millionaire, Heinrich Schliemann moved to Indianapolis in 1869. Learn more about this fascinating historical figure. Presented by Mark Vopelak, Manuscripts & Rare Books Collection Area Supervisor.
Indiana’s Big Top
Thursday, January 21, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
Come one, come all! From a traveling circus set up in a field to one that fills a stadium, circuses have a rich history in Indiana. Learn about the circuses that wintered in Peru and about the circus-related items at the State Library. Presented by Elisabeth O’Donnell, Federal Documents Librarian
Will Hays
Wednesday, January 27, noon-1:00 pm, Indiana Author’s Room
Will Hays Junior is the son of the “Czar of Hollywood”, Will Hays Senior. The younger Hays is a published author, Indiana mayor and an interesting Hoosier personality. Learn about his life and work at the Indiana State Library. Presented by Janet Meek, Indiana Collection Librarian.
Introducing Family History Research to Children
Thursday, January 28, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
Discover project ideas and resources to introduce family history research to children in a home, library or classroom setting. Presented by Autumn Gonzalez, Genealogy Collection Librarian.
Family History 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, December 1, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
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