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For the first time, we are inviting you to join us online for the Genealogy and Local History Fair! If you can’t make it in person, you can enjoy the sessions from home on Saturday, Oct. 24. Read more and register here: tinyurl.com/2yxpy4bk #genealogy #Indiana #GenealogyFair
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The Albert A. Wells Memorial Library building in Lafayette was dedicated on Aug. 27, 1927. Today, the building serves as the home of The Arts Federation in Tippecanoe County. tinyurl.com/muab5ys7 #Lafayette #library #Tippecanoe
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Read our latest blog post about the Starnes and Myers collection, a recent addition to our genealogy collection. Recent blog post subjects include youth programming, serving colorblind patrons, INSPIRE databases and summer reading. Something for everyone! blog.library.in.gov/
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The State Library is inviting the public to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Indiana Young Readers Center. On Saturday, Oct. 10, we will celebrate the anniversary with author visits, presentations and surprise guests. No registration required: isl.libcal.com/event/1720470…
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Thank you to everyone who came to the Indiana State Library to play Constitution Trivia yesterday! Our next big event is a 10-year anniversary celebration for our Indiana Young Readers Center. Stay tuned for more information! #trivia #Indianapolis #fun #games
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Ryan Cole author visit in person and online on Saturday. Our next event is tomorrow at 12 p.m... Constitution Trivia! isl.libcal.com/event/1737405… #events #Indianapolis #trivia
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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for "Hosted Digital Collections and Indiana Memory," our final Lunch and Learn lecture of the season. We have an author visit from Ryan Cole this Saturday and "Constitution Trivia" next week on Sept. 15. tinyurl.com/bde8sr8e
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Those affected by recent storms in Indiana should fill out one of the following rapid damage assessment forms.
Cultural institutions: tinyurl.com/5n7p5w2f
Arts organizations: tinyurl.com/4fka7n84
Individual artists and performing groups: tinyurl.com/yf58r483
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For those affected by the flooding in Indiana, HENTF's "Save Your Family Treasures" guidance is available here: tinyurl.com/k8e9ryfp You can find FEMA fact sheets “After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures” and “Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables."
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The popular Genealogy and Local History Fair will return to the Indiana State Library on Saturday, Oct. 24. This year's theme is "America 250: Researching Our Early American Ancestors." Register and read details about the presentations and speakers here: isl.libcal.com/event/1740468…
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Members of the public and individual artists who were affected by the recent flooding in Indiana and have questions about saving family heirlooms and personal collections can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org. #flooding #Indiana
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Indiana Young Readers Center librarian Tammie donned her 1850s period dress at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. Indiana celebrated its Great Reads selections and America's 250th anniversary. #BookFestival #dress #celebration #NationalBookFestival
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The Indiana State Library has a variety of programs for you to enjoy in person and online next month, including an author visit from Ryan Cole, Constitution Trivia and a presentation about our digital collections. See the events here: events.in.gov/isl/ #Indianapolis #trivia
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Are you related to a famous person? Read about how one of our genealogy librarians discovered that she is related to two former presidents, a movie star and a saint! tinyurl.com/an5kfhxp #genealogy #celebrities #famous #JamesDean #Hollywood
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Indiana State Library retweeted
ICYMI: If you have been impacted by the recent severe weather, flooding or power outages, there are resources available.
Please share this with your friends, family and neighbors in impacted communities.
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Some tips from our conservator, Valinda Carroll: "Save your wet books by placing paper towels inside the cover and between the pages. Use a towel as a support by rolling the two ends and placing the book in the middle."
#BookRepair #conservation #flood #Indiana #books
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On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Indiana State Library will explore its hosted digital collections. Participants will learn about the library’s digital collections and its popular hosted collection service, Indiana Memory. Read more and register here: isl.libcal.com/event/1689598… #program
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In celebration of the National Book Festival, Great Reads author Ryan Cole will visit the Indiana State Library on Saturday, Sept. 12. He will discuss his book which details the Marquis de Lafayette’s return to the U.S. in 1824. isl.libcal.com/event/1718446…
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Join the Indiana State Library on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for Constitution Trivia. The fun and fast-paced trivia game will focus on the U.S. Constitution, American history and civics. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. isl.libcal.com/event/1737405… #trivia
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