Monthly Archives: January 2017

CEO “Love Your Library” Tour Highlights Central Library

January 26, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As part of this milestone year that commemorates Central Library’s 100 years of service, Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes will interact with citizens about the role of Central Library and highlight new initiatives during her “Love Your Library” tour of all IndyPL locations beginning Wednesday, February 1 … Read More

A Note of Appreciation

January 26, 2017 | by CJ Woods III

My sister called to tell me that her friend Mary had received my thank-you note. Jaci laughed at Mary’s reaction to having received it. “She said, ‘He sent me a thank you note! He didn’t have to do that.’ But you’re good at that,” my sister said. “Good at what?” … Read More

Super Bowl LI

January 26, 2017 | by Steve Nicewanger

In a little less than two weeks, a week from next Sunday the Super Bowl will be played in Houston in the brand new NRG Stadium. You build a brand new billion dollar stadium, your city lands a Super Bowl, but I digress. It’s the Patriots vs. the Falcons, the … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 27-Feb. 2

January 26, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, January 28: The paper shortage has produced higher prices for waste paper and those once glad to give it away to the Salvation Army are now collecting it to sell to junk men. As a result paper collection by the Salvation Army has fallen off … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 27-Feb. 2

January 26, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, January 29: Indianapolis Jews, along with Jews throughout Indiana, are participating in a “Week of Mercy” that has been declared among the American Jewish community in observance of the first anniversary of President Wilson’s proclamation setting aside a day which Americans should turn their thoughts … Read More