Genealogy for Night Owls (an in-person event) returns May 21, 2026, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT (4:00 - 7:00 pm CDT) at the Indiana State Library. Register on our events page!
This free research event at the Indiana State Library features extended hours and one-on-one consultation sessions with representatives from various local historical, genealogical, and lineage organizations. Registration is free and required.
Schedule of Events
5:10 Library tour
5:30 Presentation – Unique Items from the Library Collections
5:45 Research on your own
5:45 Ask-an-Expert sessions begin
7:00 Ask-an-Expert sessions end
8:00 Genealogy for Night Owls ends
The tour and Ask-an-Expert sessions are optional, so you may spend the entire evening on your research if you prefer.
The Ask-an-Expert sessions are only 15 minutes in length, so please try to have questions prepared in advance.
The library tour is about 20 minutes in length and will cover the materials available for genealogy researchers at the Indiana State Library.
Genealogy Division librarians will be on hand to answer questions concerning the collection as well as research and reference questions. They can also assist you in locating materials. The second floor microfilm area will be open and staffed by librarians from the Indiana Division. The Rare Books and Manuscripts and Reference Divisions will not be open during Genealogy for Night Owls and we will not be able to retrieve manuscript collections during this event.