Indiana State Library Genealogy for Night Owls
The Indiana State Library is once again hosting its popular Genealogy for Night Owls event on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:30-8:00 pm ET (3:30-7:00 pm CT)
The after-hours research event at the State Library will feature a library tour, a presentation on unique items in the library's collections and Ask-an-Expert sessions with representatives from various local historical, genealogical and lineage organizations.
The schedule is as follows:
- 5:10 p.m. - Library tour.
- 5:30 p.m. - Presentation - “Unique Items from the Library Collections.”
- 5:45 p.m. - Ask-an-Expert sessions begin.
- 7 p.m. - Ask-an-Expert sessions end.
- 8 p.m. - Program conclusion.
* Eastern time
The tour and Ask-an-Expert sessions are optional. Attendees may spend the entire evening conducting their own research if they prefer. The Ask-an-Expert sessions are 15 minutes in length. Attendees should have questions prepared in advance. The library tour is roughly 20 minutes in length and will cover materials available for genealogy researchers at the Indiana State Library.
Genealogy Division librarians will be on hand to answer questions about the collection. They will also answer research and reference questions and assist in locating materials. The second floor microfilm area will be open and staffed by librarians from the Indiana Division. The Rare Books and Manuscripts and Reference Divisions will not be open during Genealogy for Night Owls. Librarians will not be able to retrieve manuscript collections during this event.
Registration is free and required. Click here to register.
The Indiana State Library is located at 315. W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.
Please contact Jamie Dunn, Genealogy Division supervisor at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.