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Misinformation & YOU!

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 [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:24-04:00July 16th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Misinformation & YOU!

As You Wish: A Virtual Princess Bride Party

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 [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:25-04:00July 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on As You Wish: A Virtual Princess Bride Party

Being a Reading Role Model

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 [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:25-04:00July 7th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Being a Reading Role Model

Reading into Frottage: An Art Activity for Anyone

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 [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:25-04:00July 6th, 2020|Uncategorized|1 Comment

Ed Hamilton’s “Spirit of Freedom” maquette

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 [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:25-04:00June 19th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ed Hamilton’s “Spirit of Freedom” maquette

Curbside Service – FAQ

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 [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:25-04:00June 18th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Curbside Service – FAQ

Indiana Room Digital Resources

We have had several people asking when the Indiana History Room will be open again.  At this time, we still do not know.  We are making services available to patrons as it is safe to do so.  In the meantime, you can email requests to indiana@nafclibrary.org and staff will respond as soon as they are [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:25-04:00June 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Indiana Room Digital Resources

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? A Virtual Frozen Party

We're having a Virtual Frozen Party all week long June 15-19.  Each day we'll have new virtual content in a celebration of Disney's Frozen.  Do you want to build a snowman?  Sign up to receive a free make-it and take-it snowman craft.  This craft can be picked up at our curbside services at either the [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:25-04:00June 9th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Do You Want to Build a Snowman? A Virtual Frozen Party

Virtual Discovery Fridays

Join us this summer for our Virtual Discovery Fridays.  This program will meet Fridays at 10:30 AM and features fun, educational programs designed for elementary-age students.  This summer we'll have a variety of events centered around art, nature, and fantasy. May 29 - Nature (Harmonie State Park) June 5 - Virtual Hike (Silver Hills Trail) [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 27th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Virtual Discovery Fridays

Virtual Trivia Nights beginning May 26

We'll beginning weekly trivias beginning Tuesday, May 26 at 7 PM every Tuesday this summer.  You can register for the contests on our event calendar to get the link to the Zoom meeting.  Trivias will be done through the Kahoot quiz-making software which you can access on a web browser or through a free app.  [...]

By |2020-05-22T07:03:41-04:00May 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Virtual Trivia Nights beginning May 26
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