Hey Vrbo why is neither your website nor app working properly? I’m really tired of seeing “something went wrong on our end”

Did you know you can donate to the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis? Want to play a part in keeping Indy Encyclopedia going? Donate today through the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation: indyencyclopedia.org/donate/

There will be an in person program about the Belt Line RR on December 29th at 2:00 pm in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room at Central Library Indianapolis Public Library attend.indypl.org/event/11939772

Join us for a conversation with John Green regarding his battle with censorship in Indiana and other states where he has filed suit. The event will take place on Monday, June 30th from 6:30 - 7:30PM EST. Click the link below to learn more and purchase your ticket(s)/Sponsorship.

Tomlinson Hall was a vital public meeting site in Indianapolis. Over its 72 years of existence, the building was used for festivals & events, political and labor rallies, storage, & even shelter for the homeless. Sadly, Tomlinson Hall burned down in 1958. indyencyclopedia.org/tomlinson-hall/

In 1876, IFD made history by hiring its first Black firefighters: Thomas Smith, Robert Braxton, James Graves, and Thomas Howard. These firefighters were crucial for the safety of Black neighborhoods, as many white firemen refused to work in those areas. indyencyclopedia.org/hose-company-9/

We must never forget.

My #TopNine2024 per the ‘gram. The #eclipse was truly magnificent. The new Indianapolis Public Library Glendale Branch occupies the center square.

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ALERT: Due to weather, all Indianapolis Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Indiana’s 2025 legislative session begins today. Are you subscribed to our newsletter yet? If not, sign-up today to ensure you receive timely updates: bit.ly/JoinINFreadom #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement

Due to HVAC issues, the East 38th Street Branch will be closed until further notice. Thank you for your patience. For other locations open near you, please visit: indypl.org/locations

24 January 1903 | Dutch Jewish woman, Rebecca Vijevano, was born in Amsterdam. She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in September 1942. She did not survive.

With the State Library celebrating its bicentennial, it seems a good time to reshare this post. When the present library was dedicated in 1934, a speaker described libraries as the "bulwarks of civilization,” a description which still applies today. class900indy.com/post/indiana-s…

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Fired by White House publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/in… via Publishers Weekly

Sad to see this news. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/05/15/fed… Watching Indianapolis Public Library Central Library host those events was always a joyful experience.

Very sad for my colleagues at the Indiana State Library. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/11/50-…

Check out this interview from The Kokomo Post discussing the upcoming #INFREADOM event with 🐢🐢🐢John Green🐢🐢🐢: facebook.com/share/v/1B7Kuz… It's not too late to purchase your ticket! #JoinTheMovement

We must never forget.

Neat reflection at the Chicago Botanic Garden