Library Early Closure Notice

All IPDPL locations that are open on Thursday, May 8, 2025, will close at 5:30 PM for a staff in-service training event.  Branches will reopen according to their regular schedules on Friday, May 9, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience.


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Hoopla Service Update

Beginning May 1, hoopla checkouts will be limited to 3 per month for IPDPL cardholders.  This small change helps ensure we can continue offering hoopla to our community.  You’ll still have access to the full catalog, plus a wide range of other digital resources, free with your library card.  For complete details, please visit the Library News page.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

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Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is requested for this event.
  • Registration will close on May 21, 2025 @ 11:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases.  Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations.  Connect with your past in a meaningful way!

 

Coming To America

The United States is a nation shaped by generations of immigrants, each with a unique journey to a new life.  To trace our ancestors beyond U.S. borders, we must first uncover those who made the courageous decision to immigrate.

In this session, we’ll explore immigration records — where to find them, how to interpret them, and what they reveal about our family histories.  Whether your ancestors arrived through Ellis Island or another port of entry, these records hold essential clues to their origins and experiences.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

 

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