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Read Indiana Young Readers Center librarian Tammie's recap of the 2026 National Book Festival here: https://tinyurl.com/yjdzh7b5

The Horse Thief Detective Association was a 19th century network of groups across the U. S., formed by farmers and citizens to combat rampant theft of horses. The Horse Thief Detective Association collection is part of the John Martin Smith collection, digitized by the Eckhart Public Library available via Indiana Memory. https://tinyurl.com/mus4s9b5

We are getting closer! The Indiana 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, activities, story times, a writing workshop, community information tables, a special presentation and surprise guests at the Indiana State Library. The event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Read more here: https://isl.libcal.com/event/17204702

Thank you to everyone who attended the Difference is You library support staff conference on Friday. Mark your calendars... next year's conference will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, 2027. https://isl.libcal.com/event/16777827

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: https://tinyurl.com/2yxpy4bk

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. https://tinyurl.com/muab5ys7

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, the National Book Festival, INSPIRE databases and summer reading. Something for everyone! https://blog.library.in.gov/

The Indiana 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, activities, story times, a writing workshop, community information tables, a special presentation and surprise guests at the Indiana State Library. The event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Read more here: https://isl.libcal.com/event/17204702

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!

Tomorrow! We’re excited to share the Indiana State Library’s State Employees' Community Campaign (SECC) events, including Dolly Day on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us near the circulation desk, as we kick off the campaign. All contributions support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. The program now serves all 92 counties across Indiana. Let’s celebrate literacy and start this year’s SECC strong!

We will have a “Dress Like Dolly” contest. Gals can dress in their favorite dolly apparel, and gents can wear gingham and denim. Wear a Dolly shirt and make a $2 donation. Participants can buy cupcakes for $3 and lemonade for $2. There will also be a $5 basket raffle entry available during Dolly Day! Come out and support a great cause!