Indiana and Local History Programs
To register for programs call (317) 839-6602, x114 or register online through the Event Calendar
Shaking the Leaves of Your Family Tree
Second Monday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m.
Want to trace your family tree and don't know how to begin? Or have you begun and reached a snag? Phyllis Walters, the Local and Indiana Information Department's genealogy expert, will be available for individual consultation the second Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Join Phyllis in the department's reading room. Registration is not required.
Cool Flicks for a Hot Summer Night: Gene Stratton-Porter
Date: 07/09/2009 7:00pm McMillan-B Meeting Room
07/16/2009
07/23/2009
On Thursdays, July 9, 16, and 23 at 7:00pm, relax in air-conditioned comfort as film historian Eric Grayson shows rare prints of three films based on the works of Hoosier novelist Gene Stratton-Porter. A different film will be screened each wee, with a brief discussion of its history. Featured are Girl of the Limberlost, Romance of the Limberlost (starring Hoosier Marjorie Main)and Laddie. Popcorn and bottled water will be served. Registration is required.
An Afternoon at the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Date: 08/23/2009 2:00pm McMillan A-B Meeting Rooms
During its heyday, the L.S. Ayres Tea Room in downtown Indianapolis was a popular venue for families to enjoy a special dining experience. We cordially invite you to re-create the past by having tea with us. Bring your own china tea cup and saucer and join us for afternoon tea and special treats created from original Tea Room recipes. During tea, Rachel Heger of the Indiana State Library will chat about the tea room, its competitors, and Ayres’ impact on Indianapolis shopping. As a special treat, several lucky attendees will be able to relive childhood memories by choosing prizes from the Treasure Chest. Registration is required; register in person at the Reference Room information desk, and pick up an admission ticket at registration. Tickets will not be "held” for later pick-up, and registration ends August 14. Tickets are free but very limited, so register early. Hats and white gloves are optional!
Perennial Plant Exchange
Date: 09/01/2009 6:30pm McMillan-B Meeting Room
It’s our perennially popular perennial plant exchange, back for its seventh year and hosted once again by advanced master gardener Colletta Kosiba. Dig up several of your perennial favorites (a minimum of four; please identify with labels) to exchange for plants brought by others. Colletta will also talk about why autumn is a great time to divide plants and explain how to care for your “new” selections. Registration is limited and required. Register online or by calling 839-6602 ext. 114.
Journey's End: Relics and Ruins of Indiana's Transportation Legacy
Date: 09/17/2009 7:00pm McMillan-A Meeting Room
Indiana has a proud transportation history; acclaimed Hoosier photographer John Bower has lovingly documented it. Join him for a slide show/lecture showcasing old steam locomotives, diesel engines, automobiles, trucks, interurbans, tow boats, factories, and garages. Learn about why we need to preserve these rapidly disappearing objects and places that help define us as a state and a people. Bower has driven over 75,000 miles and produced six books of black and white photos about Indiana’s rapidly disappearing past. He is the recipient of three Individual Artist Grants from the Indiana Arts Commission, and his photography has been shown throughout the state, including a three-month solo exhibition at the Indiana State Museum. Copies of his books will be available for sale and signing. Registration is required. Register online or by calling 839-6602 ext. 114.