by: Marissa Coleman Bellarmine College History student and Carnegie Center for Art and History Intern, Summer 2020 At some point throughout my time as a collections intern for the Carnegie Center, I came across a booklet containing information about a tornado joint relief report from July of 1917. Created by both the American Red Cross [...]
As I'm buying my toddler yet another stack of books for his birthday, I've been reflecting on what makes me buy a book versus borrow it from the library. I've always been a regular library user, but I really am not big book buyer, which may be a bit unusual for a librarian. Borrowing books [...]
Hey Everyone! Looking for some Teen Books by Black Authors? I have a list of a few books you can read now, or books that I’m excited about that you might also want to add to your TBR pile. The Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus (2019). This middle grade novel takes a look at the [...]
In October, the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society (SIGS) will be hosting its annual First Families Celebration! If you have an ancestor who lived in Clark, Floyd, or Harrison counties in 1840 or earlier, you qualify to apply. On Thursday, August 6, 2020, SIGS will be hosting a First Families Workshop on Zoom. Discussion will include [...]
Hi Everyone. These days it’s easier than ever to both find and spread misinformation. Don’t let this happen to you! There are a few easy questions you can ask yourself to determine if something you see on the internet is a good source of information. Ask yourself: is it CRAAP? Currency: Check the date [...]
Our "Reading is Magical" Summer Reading Program continues with a week of virtual programs celebrating The Princess Bride from July 20-24. Starting Monday you can pick-up a kids' make-it/take-it craft that includes one foam tiara and some decorations and a scratch-art Man in Black mask. Sign up here to reserve a kit and have fun [...]
If you have a child you love in your life - whether as their parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc. - chances are you want for them to love reading. So what can we do to ensure we raise a reader? You may already being doing things like reading with them, buying them books, and taking them [...]
Ever catch yourself looking at clouds and seeing different shapes and forms that suggest things you think you recognize? Of course, because it is a natural thing to do. You might be interested to learn that artists use this same perceptual game as well to make art. Staring at a blank canvas or sheet of [...]
On this significant Juneteenth remembrance, the Carnegie Center for Art and History is pleased to announce the commission of a new addition to the permanent collection. Thanks to an anonymous donor, a small 13 inch, bronze casting of the maquette of Ed Hamilton’s large-scale sculpture Spirit of Freedom is currently in production at Louisville’s Falls [...]
Hi Everyone! We have had a lot of questions about our services since we have been closed to the public. I’ve compiled a list of our most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and their answers, to help better serve you. I hope that this quick-reference guide will help you as we all transition to the “new [...]
