KHCPL Will Close at 5:30 p.m. on Mon, Dec.31 & Will Be Closed on Tue, Jan. 1

All library locations will close at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 & will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1 for New Years.  Visit the library and the Genealogy and Local History Department online at www.KHCPL.org

KHCPL Will Be Closed, Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 25

All library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas.  Visit the library and the Genealogy and Local History Department online at www.KHCPL.org

KHCPL Will Be Closed, Friday, Dec. 14

All library locations will be closed Friday, December 14 for Staff Training Day.  Visit the library and the Genealogy and Local History Department online at www.KHCPL.org

KHCPL Will Be Closed, Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23

All library locations will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving.  Visit the library and the Genealogy and Local History Department online at www.KHCPL.org

100th Anniversary of the End of World War I

Today is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.  This was called "The Great War" and it began in 1914 and ended November 11, 1918.  We honor those who served then and now.  We will always remember. 

Genealogy Silent Auction - Still Time

There is still time to get your bid in for the "Silent Auction" of duplicate or superseded genealogical and historical materials during the month of October.  See a list of what is available on the website at www.KHCPL.org or view the items in the department.  You can enter a bid by filling out the form on the website or in person at the library.  We may have the treasure that you have been looking for.  The bidding ends October 31 and you will be notified if your bid was the winning bid.  For more information call the department at 765-626-0839.

Research Trip to Ft Wayne

An all day research trip to The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library will be offered on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  Participants will carpool and leave the parking lot behind the Main Library at 7:30 am, arriving back in Kokomo at approximately 7:30 pm.  The group will stop at a restaurant in Fort Wayne before returning to Kokomo.  For required registration, call 765.626.0839.

Genealogy for Night Owls

Jennifer Sparks & Cheryl King 

The 43rd Genealogy for Night Owls was held October 12, 2018 at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library.  The evening of research, buffet dinner, door prizes, and fun was enjoyed by all.

Kathy Smith & Ron Tetrick

Karen Sosbe

Genealogy for Night Owls

There is still time to register for Genealogy for Night Owls.  Plan to attend our 43rd lock-in event from 5:30 p.m. until midnight on Friday, October 12.  Included in the evening activities are a buffet dinner, snacks, door prizes and access to all of the genealogy collection and databases.  To register for this event, pay the fee of $15.00 in the Genealogy and Local History department by October 9.  For more information call 765-626-0839.

DAR Prospective Member Workshop

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) will provide information about the application process for joining these lineage societies.  For more information, contact Amy Russell at 765-626-0838 or arussell@KHCPL.org.

Silent Auction

The Genealogy and Local History Department will hold their annual "Silent Auction" of duplicate or superseded genealogical and historical materials from October
1-31.  See a list of what is available on the website at www.KHCPL.org or view the items in the department beginning October 1.  You can enter a bid by filling out the form on the website or in person at the library.  We may have the treasure that you have been looking for.  The bidding ends October 31 and you will be notified if your bid was the winning bid.  For more information call the department at 765-626-0839.

Volunteers Honored

Volunteers in the Genealogy and Local History Department at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library were honored recently. 

Karen Sosbe, Department Head Amy Russell, Jon Russell, Debby & Ed Beheler, Marcia Ford, Vivian White, and Alarica Eichenfels

Kokomo Living History

Former Kokomo Mayor Robert Sargent, retired Deputy Sheriff Jon Zeck, and David Foster, the great-great-great-grandson of Kokomo founder David Foster were the featured guests for a program and group discussion at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library sponsored by the Howard County Genealogical Society. The program was hosted by local history writer Gil Porter.  Life stories about these gentlemen and their collective experiences in Kokomo and Howard County reached back to the Great Depression in the 1930's.

Genealogy for Night Owls

Genealogy for Night Owls is a relaxed after-hours research evening for adults of any experience level.  Plan to attend our 43rd lock-in event from 5:30 p.m. until midnight on Friday, October 12.  Included in the evening activities are a buffet dinner,
snacks, door prizes and access to all of the genealogy collection and databases.  To register for this event, pay the fee in GLHD beginning September 12.

KHCPL Will Be Closed, Monday, Sept. 3

All library locations will be closed Monday, September 3 for Labor Day.  Visit the library and the Genealogy and Local History Department online at www.KHCPL.org.

Vertical Files at the Library

Are you looking for a particular surname in the Howard County area?  Check out the resources available in the Genealogy & Local History Department at the Kokomo & Howard County
Public Library.  We have 10 file cabinets filled with files of information on over 4430 names.  Files are continually being added.  As well as the Surname files, we have additional file cabinets filled with information on local business & industry, organizations, churches, schools, local architecture and more.  Our Vertical File collection is outstanding.  Come in and check it out or go to www.HowardCountyMemory.net to see a list of the surnames.

KHCPL Will Be Closed, Wed, July 4th

All Kokomo-Howard County Public Library locations will be closed Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day.  Visit the library and the Genealogy and Local History Department online at www.KHCPL.org

June Display Case

Red Skelton from Vincennes, Indiana

You still have time to view the June Display Case just outside the Genealogy and Local History Department door.  The display of "Indiana Laughmakers" was put together by Janice Blanchard.  These well known Hoosiers have entertained us for years.  They include George Ade, Kin Hubbard, Bill Holman, Red Skelton, Marjorie Main, Herb Shriner, David Letterman, Jim Davis and many more.  They no doubt have been influenced by other American humorists but they have added their own style, which makes their humor uniquely Hoosier.

Research Trip to Ft. Wayne

An all day research trip to The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library will be offered on Saturday, May 19, 2018.  Participants will carpool and leave the parking lot behind the Main Library at 7:30 am, arriving back in Kokomo at approximately 7:30 pm.  The group will stop at a restaurant in Fort Wayne before returning to Kokomo.  For required registration, call 765.626.0839.

Reminder: Genealogy for Night Owls

There is still time to sign up for the Genealogy for Night Owls event to be held Friday, April 13, from 5:30 pm until midnight.  Included in the evenings activities are a buffet dinner, snacks, door prizes and access to all of the genealogy collection and databases.  Register now in the department by paying the fee of $15.00.