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Aug 19, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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Photo: Metal-tipped cane inscribed to Baker.

The Baker Cane

August 6, 2026

By Julie Schlesselman, Local History & Genealogy Department Manager, FCPLD Nice surprises happen on a regular basis at the History Department of the Franklin County Public Library District. In August…

Land Office?

July 29, 2026

By Julie Schlesselman, Local History & Genealogy Department Manager, FCPLD Did you ever see this plaque on the front of Knecht’s Interiors at 766 Main Street and wonder what it…

Photo with caption: The Mustangers at the 4-H fairground on Blue Creek Rd., circa 1962. Image courtesy of Tami Wissman Hofer, granddaughter of Art Wissman.

Fairgrounds of the Past

July 14, 2026

The Mustangers at the 4-H fairground on Blue Creek Rd., circa 1962. Image courtesy of Tami Wissman Hofer, granddaughter of Art Wissman. By Julie Schlesselman, Local History & Genealogy Department…

Introducing Dial-A-Story!

July 10, 2026

Franklin County Public Library District is excited to announce a Dial-A-Story program for our patrons! All the magic of hearing a story read aloud is now available at your fingertips.…

Photo with caption: Not the clearest image, but one we are lucky to have in the Laurel Library’s collection. From left to right one can see the park entrance sign that said “Indian Mound,” the old water tower, and the bandstand on top of the mound.

Local Archaeology

July 8, 2026

A slate gorget found during the 1880s excavation of the Glidewell Mound. These were typically worn around the neck. From Dr. Homsher’s report The Glidwell [sic] Mound, Franklin County, Indiana.…

Photo with caption: The Trichler home at 1009 Franklin Avenue as it looked in a circa 1906 stereocard view taken by William Birch Millis. Courtesy of Dr. James Senefeld.

Seeing Double

June 24, 2026

By Julie Schlesselman, Local History & Genealogy Department Manager, FCPLD …not really, but that’s what it appears when holding an old stereocard in hand. The Trichler home at 1009 Franklin…

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Brookville Library

919 Main Street
Brookville, IN 47012

(765) 647-4031 • Phone
(765) 647-0278 • Fax

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Monday – 9am to 8pm

Tuesday – 9am to 8pm

Wednesday – 9am to 8pm

Thursday – 9am to 8pm
Friday – 9am to 6pm
Saturday – 9am to 3pm
Sunday – Closed

Laurel Library

200 Clay Street
Laurel, IN 47024

(765) 698-2582 • Phone
(765) 698-2626 • Fax

Hours of Operation

Monday – 9am to 8pm

Tuesday – 9am to 8pm

Wednesday – 9am to 8pm

Thursday – 9am to 8pm
Friday – 9am to 6pm
Saturday – 9am to 3pm
Sunday – Closed

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