Spotlight on:
Hendricks County Civil War Days
June 25 & 26, 2011
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, spend some time at the Civil War Heritage Days in Hendricks County. The festival has been planned to honor those who served in the conflict and to educate what life was like in Hendricks County during this time. Currently plans are being made for the festival which will be June 25 & 26, 2011. Events will be held at the Danville Public Library, Hendricks County Historical Museum, Hendricks County Courthouse Square, and the grounds of the Hendricks County Government Center. Click the link above for more information.
The Indiana Room
Have you lived in Guilford Township all – or most – of your life? Or, have you moved to the area recently?
Either way, you'll find the library's Local and Indiana Information Department has a lot to offer! Among the department's holdings and services:
- Local histories (Yes, there are copies you may check out to read at home!)
- Family history/genealogy information – "how to" and information about local families
- Information about the Hoosier state: its history, geography, natural features, etc.
- Biographies of famous Hoosiers (David Letterman, Benjamin Harrison, Twyla Tharp, Jane Pauley, Ernie Pyle, Cole Porter, James Whitcomb Riley, Dan Quayle ...)
- Books by authors who are from Indiana, including Plainfield and Hendricks County
- How-to information about house styles, restoration and historic preservation
- Indiana-related programs which can enlighten you on many topics, such as an Antiques Roadshow-style program with a local auctioneer, various historical topics, or information on what kind of perennials are right to plant in this part of Indiana.
- Searchable databases for local deaths, marriages, and other useful family history information.
- There are over 18,000 books in the Indiana local history/genealogy collection and all are available through the library's online catalog.
- Much more – ask us!
Our webpage is a treasure trove of information, too:
- Check out the local weather
- Look at Plainfield town meeting reports
- Find phone number contacts for local organizations
- See what new books you can check out from the Indiana Circulating collection
- Check dealers' websites for rare and out-of-print books
- Look for materials in the library's online catalog
- Use HeritageQuest to research your family's history (in-library use only)
- ... and lots more!
Questions? Contact us! askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net