 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Cataloger
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
Children’s Librarian
Frankfort Community Public Library
Adult Services Librarian
Franklin County Public Library District
Interim Executive Director
Indiana Library Federation
Public Services Librarian (Juvenile Focus)
Indianapolis Public Library
Library Assistant
Mitchell Community Public Library
Youth Services Manager
Mitchell Community Public Library
Media Specialist
Monroe County Community School Corporation
Adult Services Manager
Monticello-Union Township Public Library
Library Director
Oxford Public Library
Adult Programming Specialist
St. Joseph County Public Library
City Branch Assistant Manager
St. Joseph County Public Library
Youth Associate Librarian
St. Joseph County Public Library
Youth Engagement Associate Librarian
St. Joseph County Public Library
Youth Services Manager
Vigo County Public Library
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County Council to approve library budget pending second reading
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
Kendallville library saves cash with roof warranty
Kendallville Public Library
Library heads to orchard for fall fun
Kendallville Public Library
The Nappanee Public Library awarded LSTA grant from the Indiana State Library
Nappanee Public Library
Roy O’ West set to open in spring of 2023
Roy O’ West Library at DePauw University
Vigo library features River City artist in September virtual exhibition
Vigo County Public Library
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 The Indiana Center for the Book is hosting an essay competition to commemorate Indiana’s 205th Statehood Day. This year’s theme is “Indiana’s Great Outdoors.” The Statehood Day Essay Contest takes place annually in the fall and is open to all Indiana fourth graders.
Essays should be well organized and reflective of the theme “Indiana’s Great Outdoors.” Judges will interpret the theme. Thematic ideas include: Why is nature important? How do you enjoy nature in Indiana? Why are water and other natural resources important? What outdoor recreational spots in Indiana are special to you? Why is nature important to a great state?
Winners of the essay contest will be honored on Friday, Dec. 10 in a ceremony that may be in-person or may be virtual. The winners will be expected to record their essays for a virtual ceremony. In-person ceremonies may take place at the Indiana Statehouse or other locations, pandemic permitting.
The first-place winner receives a CollegeChoice 529 deposit of $250, while the second, third and fourth-place winners receive CollegeChoice deposits of $150.
The essay contest rules are as follows:
- The competition is open to any Indiana fourth grade public, private or homeschooled student in the 2021-22 school year.
- A panel of judges, including Indiana State Library staff and volunteer educators, will choose the first, second, third and fourth place winners.
- Essays must range from 100 to 300 words; handwritten or typed and must be submitted with an entry form.
- Individual entries should use the 2021 individual entry form and class sets should use the 2021 group entry form. The following information should be included on each essay for class sets: student name, teacher name and school name.
- All entries may be mailed or emailed and must be received by Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.
- Mailed entry forms can be sent to: Indiana Center for the Book Indiana State Library 140 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204.
- Emailed entry forms can be sent to this email address as an attachment.
Click here for more information about the 2021 Statehood Day essay contest, including lesson plans for teachers, and to view the 2020 winning essays.
Please contact Suzanne Walker, Indiana Center for the Book director, with any questions.
 On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the Indiana State Library will present the 2021 "Annual Report and Bookkeeping Workshop" for public library directors, business managers, bookkeepers, treasurers and library trustees. This year's workshop will be held virtually from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
The workshop includes a presentation and training on the 2021 Annual Report for Public Libraries, as well as an update from State Board of Accounts on end of year actions and financial and budgetary changes that will be helpful in the accounting process.
The workshop will open with "Annual Report for Public Libraries" from 9:3o-11:30 a.m. A lunch break will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The day will conclude with the "State Board of Accounts Update" from 1-3 p.m.
The workshop is worth up to four general LEUs. Handouts and a recording, when available, will be posted here. Click here to register.
Please contact Hayley Trefun, public library consultant at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.
 On Friday, Nov. 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m., the North Manchester Public Library will host the "Northern Indiana Teen Roundtable." The main focus of the virtual roundtable is to brainstorm ideas for future teen programming.
Holiday plans, take-home kits and program successes and failures are some of the topics that will be discussed during the roundtable. Participants are encouraged to bring programming ideas for the upcoming winter months. The beginning of the meeting will consist of a quick pandemic status check in order to get an idea of what other libraries in the area are doing in regard to in-person programming and masking.
The roundtable is geared toward teen librarians in Northern Indiana, but is open to anyone who needs programming ideas. The program is eligible for one LEU for Indiana library staff.
Please contact Heidi Lovett, programming coordinator at the North Manchester Public Library, to receive the Zoom registration link.
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What’s Up Wednesday: Navigating Fiscal Body Approval for Library Bonds
When: Sept. 29, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Library Programming for Parents with Infants: What, Why, and How? with Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen of Mother Goose on the Loose
When: Sept. 29, 1-2:15 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Video Game Development for Library Activities and Outreach
When: Oct. 6, 4-5 p.m.
Where: Webinar
How Do I Count This? Updated Guidelines for Programming Stats
When: Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What's Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Using ISL Digital Collections through INSPIRE
When: Oct. 13, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Where Do We Go From Here? Reaching Young Patrons Post-Pandemic
When: Oct. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday: Gameschooling - Using Board Games in the Classroom
When: Oct. 27, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Live Demo/Q&A with Paula Newcom
When: Nov. 10, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
 Welcome to Digital Collection Highlights. Every other week, librarians at the Indiana State Library share images from the library's ever-growing digital collections. Visit the Digital Collections page to view the latest additions.
 Organized in 1872 and dedicated on Dec. 5, 1875, Trinity Lutheran Church was a branching off of parishioners from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church who wanted a school and church closer to where they lived on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
The original church was located on the corner of East Street and Ohio Street, while the first school was built at Market Street and Herman Avenue. In 1914, a larger school was built on the corner of Market Street and Arsenal Avenue.
Trinity helped start other churches in the area, like St. Peter’s in Springdale and Grace Lutheran in Haughville.
It was decided in 1956 to build a larger school, along with a branch church, on the far east side of Indianapolis to help with the increased school population and the movement of families out to the newer suburbs.
Dealing with still declining attendance downtown in 1972, Trinity started building a new church next to their school on east 16th Street. The last downtown service was held on May 27, 1973 and the church was later torn down.
The confirmation certificate of Anna Woempner, pictured above, is available in the Indiana State Library Digital Collections. It is in German, which was the language commonly spoken by the parishioners at the time, and signed by Trinity’s first pastor, Peter Seuel.
 This fall, the Lawrence Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library will host four virtual lectures as part of its Culture, History, and Society series. The free one-hour programs will be held via Zoom and will focus on hidden cultural gems, literature, art, infrastructure, architecture, travel and leisure activities, pop culture, racial dynamics and trending community topics.
On Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m., Annette Lamb, senior lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science at IUPUI, will present "Middle Earth to Panem: Maps of Imaginary Places as Invitations to Reading."
On Thursday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m., John Gowing, a certified Blue Badge Tour Guide, will present "Westminster Abbey."
On Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m., John Gowing, also a former teacher with 32 years of experience teaching in England, will present "The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes."
On Monday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Leslie Goddard, an award-winning actress and scholar with more than ten years of history lecture experience, will present "Remembering Route 66."
Click on the above links to read more about each program -including pre-reading lists - and to register. Registered attendees will be emailed login instructions approximately 24 hours before the event.
These lectures are made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
Please contact Montoya Barker, public services librarian at the Lawrence Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library, with questions about registration or any individual program.
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