Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library : Local History & Genealogy

Take a look at some Plainfield High School class photos (1922 - 1964) which are now available on the Indiana Room website

Two New Books on Plainfield and Hendricks County!

If you love history and looking at nostalgic photographs, you'll want to check out these new pictorial books on Plainfield and Hendricks County, Indiana. The library has several copies in the collection--if they're all checked out, be sure to place a hold through Evergreen so that you'll be next in line when a copy is returned.

Hendricks County Genealogy Blog

Take a look at this blog--designed to provide you

news and tips on finding your Hendricks County ancestors!

Hendricks County Blog

1940 Federal Census release date:

April 2, 2012

Read all about it here!

Search the 1940 Census through NARA

Available free at the library via
Ancestry Library Edition
Stop in!

An Indiana Room Especially for You!

Stop by and check out the newly remodeled Indiana Room designed especially
with genealogists and local researchers in mind.

New hours for the Indiana room are:

Monday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm

Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Always available 24/7 are our online databases and other helpful resources. Questions? Give us a call at (317) 839-6602 ext. 2114 or email askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net.

Local History/Genealogy Services

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
1120 Stafford Road
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-6602 ext. 2114
Email: askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net

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!