11 minute read
Indiana Room
at the Noblesville Library
Digging in Cemetery Records* Sat. Nov 9 • 9:30am-12:30pm Cemetery records are a wonderful resource when researching your ancestors. Participants will learn what records may be available. Those symbols and icons may lead you to unexpected records.
Genealogy Roundtable: Focus on Disasters and Catastrophes that Affected Your Ancestor’s History
Tue. Nov 12 • 2:15-3:15pm Have you ever wondered why your ancestor moved when and where they did? Disasters, tragic accidents, storms, and all kinds of catastrophes happened and impacted the lives of our ancestors. Participants will share stories of how such tragic events affected the lives of their ancestors. This is an informal genealogy discussion group.
As I Recall Storytelling Guild
Tue. Nov 19 • 7-8:30pm Tue. Dec 17 • 7-8:30pm Tue. Jan 21 • 7-8:30pm Everybody has a story to tell! Listen, learn, and share your family stories. It is a chance to recall a moment from your life, try out a new story with an audience, or just listen to some good family stories. All are welcome!
* = Registration required
Exploring Fold3 and American
Ancestors* Tue. Nov 20 • 9:30am-12pm This hands-on class will explore the features of Fold3 and American Ancestors. Participants are encouraged to bring family information with them, as there will be time after the demonstration to research ancestors. Bring a flash drive to capture any information you may find.
How to Research the History of a
Home* Sat. Dec 7 • 9:30am-12:30pm Homes leave a trail of documents that can be followed. Join us to learn about abstracts, city directories, Sanborn maps, courthouse research, and more.
Genealogy Roundtable: Focus on Genealogy Humor and Funny Quotes
Tue. Dec 10 • 2:15-3:15pm Let’s take a break from our family history research and laugh out loud as we share funny genealogy quotes and humorous pictures for genealogists. This is an informal genealogy discussion group.
Exploring Newspapers.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findagrave.
com* Wed. Dec 18 • 9:30am-12pm This hands-on class will explore the features of Newspapers.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findagrave. com. Participants are encouraged to bring family information with them as there will be time after the demonstration to research ancestors. Bring a flash drive to capture any information you may find.
Genealogy Roundtable: Focus on Genealogical Conferences and Webinars in 2020
Tue. Jan 14 • 2:15-3:15pm Participants will share information about upcoming genealogy conferences, webinars, and events in 2020. This is an informal genealogy discussion group.
An Eight Step Approach to
Genealogy* Sat. Jan 25 • 9:30am-12:30pm Are you new to genealogy research or have you taken a break in your research? This class will introduce you to eight steps to research your family history. We’ll discuss the basics of getting started and advances in online research. Beginners and more experienced researchers alike are welcome.
Exploring Ancestry Library Edition* Wed. Jan 29 • 9:30am-12pm This hands-on class will explore the features of Ancestry Library Edition. After the demonstration there will be time to research individual ancestors, so bring a flash drive to capture any information you might find.
* = Registration required
Indiana Room Databases
If you access our online databases from within the library, simply go to the database you are interested in and begin exploring. If you wish to search on a computer outside the library, you may get an OCLC login screen that will ask for a username (your library card number) and password (your library card PIN). Due to contractual agreements, not all borrower accounts may be able to access these resources from outside the library.
• Hamilton County, Indiana, Cemetery Database • Hamilton County, Indiana, Newspaper Database • Hamilton County Collection, Newspaper.com — 1837-2008 (available in-library only) • Genealogy and local history databases subscribed to by the library include American Ancestors, Ancestry Library Edition, Fold3, Archives
Unbound, Heritage Quest Online, and a digital collection of Hamilton
County photographs • VINE (Vital Information Exchange) is a searchable statewide database, which is composed of Indiana local history and vital records from
Indiana libraries and related organizations. We are in the process of adding our Obituary File Index to this database • The Hamilton County History collection at IUPUI contains historical photos, directories, one county history, and newspapers.
The Indiana Room, located on the second floor of the Noblesville Library, houses a special collection dedicated to preserving and providing local and state history, genealogy and family history, and general information pertaining to the State of Indiana.
Ignite
Digital Media Help Desk Hours
Sun. Nov 10 • 2-4pm Sat. Nov 16 • 10am-12pm Sat. Dec 7 • 10am-12pm Sun. Dec 15 • 2-4pm Sat. Jan 11 • 10am-12pm Sun. Jan 26 • 2-4pm Sit down one-on-one with a volunteer expert to learn about what’s offered in Ignite’s Digital Media Labs including Apple computing software and a brief overview of the Adobe Creative Cloud.
Artist Meet-up
Wed. Nov 13 • 6-8pm Wed. Dec 18 • 6-8pm Wed. Jan 8 • 6-8pm Bring your own projects and work alongside other artists. This event will be conducted like a sewing circle with all artistic mediums welcome. If you don’t have a project to work on, we can set you up with one. Come make art and meet other artists!
Oil Painting Workshop (Ages 18+)* Sat. Nov 2 • 1-4pm Sat. Nov 16 • 1-4pm Participate in an in-depth workshop on the art of oil painting. Try your hand at this tricky medium with expert guidance from former Maker-in-Residence, Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi.
Make-a-Game (Ages 5+) Sat. Nov 9 • 2-4pm Have you ever had your own idea for a board game? Here’s your chance! Come into Ignite Studio for a special drop-in activity—create your own board game. We’ll have blank boards, cardboard, and supplies to make game pieces. Holiday Marbling (Ages 8+) Sat. Dec 7 • 2-4pm Drop-in to the Ignite Studio and learn about the ancient art of paper marbling. You’ll be able to create and take home your own marbled paper craft! This is a guided experience with our expert artist volunteer. Make wrapping paper, cards or an ornament.
“Remember” Exhibit Opening and Reception
Thu. Nov 21 • 6-7:30pm Join us as we celebrate the opening of Ignite’s winter exhibit, “Remember.” Showcasing the work of the Hamilton County Artist Association, the exhibit will be on display through Feb. 1. Meet the artists and enjoy light snacks.
Silkscreen Printing Workshop
(Ages 16+)* Sat. Nov 9 • 1-4pm Sat. Dec 21 • 1-4pm Sat. Jan 18 • 1-4pm Come learn about the photo emulsion method of screen printing using our Pro-Light Exposure unit. This versatile method of screen printing has virtually endless applications.
Artist Critique Group
Thu. Nov 14 • 7-8:30pm Thu. Dec 12 • 7-8:30pm Thu. Jan 16 • 7-8:30pm Are you an artist looking for feedback on your work? Critiques can help an artist understand how their work communicates to a larger audience. Bring in a piece of work, image, or recording to share and come prepared to talk about other’s work. All mediums welcome. Film and Video Equipment Training* Sat. Nov 30 • 12-4pm Sat. Jan 25 • 12-4pm Learn how to set up and shoot a short video program using professional equipment. In four hours, you will be part of a studio crew while you learn by seeing and doing.
Sound Equipment Training* Sat. Nov 9 • 12-4pm Sat. Dec 14 • 12-4pm Sat. Jan 11 • 12-4pm Learn how to set up and record a short audio recording using professional equipment. Gain handson experience with Ignite’s recording equipment and develop the skills and understanding to create your own audio project.
Coding Meet Up
Thu. Nov 7 • 7-8:30pm Thu. Dec 5 • 7-8:30pm Meet other coders, share tips and tricks, and learn new skills. Bring projects you are working on to get help troubleshooting, or get some basic instruction on how to get started with coding.
Light-Up Card Making (Ages 10+)* Wed. Dec 4 • 6:30-8pm Tue. Dec 10 • 6:30-8pm Make a light-up personalized card using LED lights, coin cell batteries and copper tape.
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
(Ages 13+)* Sat. Dec 7 • 2-4pm Sat. Dec 14 • 2-4pm In this mixed media collage workshop, you’ll incorporate a variety of paper and fabric into our works, resulting in a highly textured, mixed media work.
School’s Out Maker Challenge:
Micro:Bit Workshop (Ages 10+)* Fri. Jan 3 • 2-4pm Sat. Jan 4 • 2-4pm Experiment with pocket-sized computers as you learn to code. Create a special message on the LED panel or play rock-paper-scissors against a machine. This simple webbased coding is great for curious minds.
Tie-Dye Program (Ages 10+)* Wed. Jan 22 • 6-8pm Tired of winter yet? Join us in the Ignite Studio to bring a little brightness and color to your wardrobe. Bring in a washed shirt, socks, or other piece of clothing to learn how to tie-dye. Natural fabrics like cotton works best. Do not bring synthetics. DRESS FOR MESS!
Pop-Up Card Workshop (Ages 10+)* Sat. Jan 11 • 2-4pm Sat. Jan 25 • 2-4pm Discover your creative genius and learn how to make pop-up cards. Surprise your family and friends with their own personalized greeting card.
• Beginning Painting: Gray Scale
Still Life • Fall Watercolor Scenes • Graffiti Art • Found Object Painting • Painting on Foil • Laser Cut Ornament Decorating • Holiday Pop-Up Card • Paint a Polar Bear • Northern Lights Landscape • Artist Spotlight: Ketih Harring • Artist Spotlight: Andy Goldsworthy • Artist Spotlight: Judy Pfaff • Artist Spotlight: Yayoi Kusama
The Ignite Studio offers a variety of certification and training classes for more complicated equipment. Classes require registration and fill up quickly. Please check online for training opportunities and details.
Drop-In Activities
Daily activities on an ongoing basis. Inspiration and supplies provided. See online events calendar for specific dates and times.
Brittany Kugler
Ignite Studio at HEPL is proud to introduce our Fall Maker in Residence, Brittany Kugler! Brittany will be with us until November 30th. Kugler’s residency is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Personalize Your Style with
Embellishments* Sat. Nov 2 • 2-4pm Learn how to update your wardrobe by adding embellishments. Kugler will also show examples of how dyeing and bleaching can add more interest to your clothing.
Social Sew
Wed. Nov 6 • 10am–12pm Sun., Nov 24 • 2-4pm Bring your own project and join Brittany Kugler and the Ignite sewing community to sew.
Hand Sewing for Adults* Thu. Nov 7 • 6-8pm Kugler will teach basic hand sewing skills useful to adults, including sewing on a button and fixing the hem of a sleeve or pant.
Hand Sewing for Families (Ages 7+) Sun. Nov 10 • 2-4pm Learn basic hand sewing skills useful to families. This includes some basic hand stitches and will end in a reusable snack pouch.
Machine Sewing Basics* Wed. Nov 13 • 10am–12pm Thu. Nov 14 • 6-8pm Learn the beginning basics of how to use a sewing machine: threading, how to make a bobbin, changing stitches, etc. And you’ll make a pillowcase in the process!
Sewing F.A.Q.
Sat. Nov 16 • 1-4pm Working on a sewing project and have some questions? Ask our maker-inresidence.
How to Read a Sewing Pattern* Mon. Nov 18 • 10am–12pm So you’ve learned some sewing machine basics and you want to know the next step? Join Kugler to learn how to make clothing by reading a pattern.
Sew Pajama Pants: Kids Edition
(Ages 9+)* Thu. Nov 21 • 6-8pm Kugler will teach a stylish pajama pant pattern. By making these pants together, you’ll get advice on how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern and walk away with a new piece of clothing.
Black Friday Quilt Blocking
Fri. Nov 29 • 2-4pm On Black Friday, join Kugler to contribute to a community quilt.
Final Farewell to our Maker-inResidence
Sat. Nov 30 • 2-4pm Bid a fond farewell to our Maker-inResidence as she finishes her 12-week residency in Ignite.
Library Information
Noblesville Library
One Library Plaza Noblesville, IN 46060 317.773.1384 Located just north of the intersection of Conner Street (S.R. 32) and Cumberland Road, near Noblesville High School.
Fishers Library
Five Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 317.579.0300 Located in the Municipal Complex, just north of 116th Street, near the Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre.
Ignite Studio at HEPL
Five Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 317.579.0331 Located in the lower level of the Fishers Library.
Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm Friday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:30pm Sunday 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Noblesville
Fishers
Additional Parking Available:
• Meyer Najem Garage • The Switch Garage • The Edge Garage
Library Closures
Mon. Nov 11 • Staff Development Day Wed. Nov 27 • Thanksgiving Eve: Close at 5:30pm Thu. Nov 28 • Thanksgiving Tue. Dec 24 • Christmas Eve Wed. Dec 25 • Christmas Day Tue. Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve: Close at 5:30pm Tue. Jan 1 • New Year’s Day Mon. Jan 20 • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
