Upcoming Events

City directories help us trace residents, local businesses, and social, religious, and charitable institutions to a particular place at a particular time in history.  In this presentation, we’ll learn about the types of information we can der

Finding birth and death information can be difficult, particularly if your ancestor lived before government-issued vital records were mandatory.

Homeschool Families: Join us for a tour of the Indiana Room and special archives, learn about the history of Plainfield and the library, and discover resources to help you research Indiana history or your family's roots!

Join us for an afternoon with Ron Darrah of the Indiana Genealogical Society for his presentation, "An Indianapolis Tail Gunner in World War 2".

This self-guided tour will offer a look at five intriguing structures in Plainfield, Indiana. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Information Desk at the library or online.

After the transcontinental railroad was completed, migrant “intinerant” laborers traveled and worked across the central portion of the US, their manpower fueling the country's industrial growth.