INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Library will celebrate its bicentennial with a special Lunch and Learn event on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in the library’s History Reference Room and is part of the “Lunch and Learn Series”.
The celebration will begin with a presentation by Genealogy Supervisor Jamie Dunn on the history of the Indiana State Library. The library, which started in 1825 as a small reference collection for the Indiana Legislature, has grown over 200 years into a premier research library specializing in state history, government documents, family history, and more.
Following the presentation, the Indiana Historical Bureau will dedicate a new historical marker and host a reception to honor the library’s bicentennial. The new marker will commemorate the library’s growth and its impact on education, culture, and state government.
Seating for the in-person event is limited. Attendees can register online and will receive parking validation for the Senate Avenue garage. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual option is available, though it will not include the marker dedication. The lunch and learn is eligible for 1 LEU.
Event Details and Contact Information
- What: Indiana State Library Bicentennial Celebration
- When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Where: Indiana State Library History Reference Room, 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis
- Cost: Free
- Registration:
- In-person: [Register here]
- Virtual: [Register here]
- ADA Accommodations: To request accommodations, contact Rosanna Coy at RCoy@spd.in.gov or (317) 409-9758 at least 48 hours in advance.
- Historical Marker Info: For more information about the historical marker, contact Marker Program Director Casey Pfeiffer at cpfeiffer@library.in.gov.
