Indiana State Library Foundation, Inc.

Government Information Day 2026 In-Person
Friday, May 15th, 8:30am TO 3:45PM IN-PERSON EVENT

Government Information Day 2026 is a free one-day conference that promotes federal, state, and local government information and resources. Indiana public librarians can also earn LEUs at the event. The event is free to attend, and offers a great learning opportunity for librarians, library staff, information professionals, and members of the public. Registration for in-person attendance is free and required.

The Indiana State Library is proud to announce Director Hugh Halpern, U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), as the Government Information Day 2026 keynote speaker. As the Agency’s chief executive officer, Director Halpern is responsible for overseeing the publishing and printing information for the three branches of the Federal Government. He is the 28th person to lead GPO since the agency was created by Congress on March 4, 1861, the same day Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States. President Donald Trump nominated Mr. Halpern to be GPO Director on October 17, 2019, and the U.S. Senate confirmed him on December 4, 2019.

To Register: https://isl.libcal.com/event/16636455

Genealogy for Night Owls Returns May 21, 2026, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Indiana State Library. Register on our events page!
https://isl.libcal.com/event/16558630

This free research event at the Indiana State Library features extended hours and one-on-one consultation sessions with representatives from various local historical, genealogical, and lineage organizations. Registration is free and required.

Schedule of Events
5:10 Library tour
5:30 Presentation – Unique Items from the Library Collections
5:45 Research on your own
5:45 Ask-an-Expert sessions begin
7:00 Ask-an-Expert sessions end
8:00 Genealogy for Night Owls ends

The tour and Ask-an-Expert sessions are optional, so you may spend the entire evening on your research if you prefer.

The Ask-an-Expert sessions are only 15 minutes in length, so please try to have questions prepared in advance.

The library tour is about 20 minutes in length and will cover the materials available for genealogy researchers at the Indiana State Library.
Genealogy Division librarians will be on hand to answer questions concerning the collection as well as research and reference questions. They can also assist you in locating materials. The second floor microfilm area will be open and staffed by librarians from the Indiana Division. The Rare Books and Manuscripts and Reference Divisions will not be open during Genealogy for Night Owls and we will not be able to retrieve manuscript collections during this event.