All About Voting

The deadline to register to vote in Indiana is Monday, October 7, 2024. Find out how to register, learn about early voting, how to request an absentee ballot, and where to find the most convenient voting center. See our FAQ for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about voting and elections.

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Fall Fun at the Library

Looking for something fun to do or the perfect book to curl up with on a dark and stormy night? With a variety of engaging events and expert book suggestions, we are excited to help you find the ideal activity or book to make your fall enjoyable and memorable.

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Teen Books Featuring Podcasting

Podcasts keep getting more popular! According to statistics by Infinite Dial, almost half of Americans 12 and older have listened to a podcast in the last month. From True Crime to Politics to Entertainment to History, almost any topic is fair game for podcasting. It's only natural that this popularity would affect the world of books too! These teen books feature podcasts. The main character is the podcaster or a podcast is produced by someone else and affects the main character in some crucial way.

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Slammin' Rhymes Challenge XVIII

The Challenge is a contest for all poets, rappers and spoken word artists in grades 6-12. Write your inspiring thoughts on this year's theme, "Courage/#courage". All participants will receive a gift card. Ten selectees will read their entries at Fall Fest! The deadline to enter is October 31, 2024.

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NEW! Quick Reads Collection

The Quick Reads collection is made up of a variety of short books and stories written in an accessible style for adults. The books are intended to be a good introduction to new authors, genres, and reading in general, and are designed to encourage adults who don't read often to enjoy books. They can also be really helpful to people who are learning English.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Beginning September 15th and continuing through the middle of October, it is Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are several ways you can visit the Library or use your library card to join in the celebration of Hispanic history and culture!

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Find Your Next Great Read

Are you looking for your next read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook or tune in to our televised book club segments!

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Calling all book lovers! Join us for a day of fun and connection through the local literary scene at Meet An Author, Be An Author on October 19 at Central Library! Meet and connect with 40+ local authors of all genres, hear readings from their works, and even participate in fun workshops like bookmark making. For full event information visit Meet An Author, Be An Author.