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What’s in a Name?

Unlocking Family History Through Naming Practices

2025-07-14 18:30:00 2025-07-14 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis What’s in a Name? Dupont Branch - Meeting Room

Monday, July 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 18:30:00 2025-07-14 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis What’s in a Name? Discover how historical naming practices can be the key to solving genealogical puzzles. Dupont Branch - Meeting Room

Dupont Branch

Meeting Room

Discover how historical naming practices can be the key to solving genealogical puzzles.

Learn about cultural naming traditions, patterns, and clues hidden in names that can guide your research. From generational naming customs to regional influences, this program will provide tools and insights to help you uncover the stories behind the names in your family tree. Whether you're just starting out or have hit a brick wall, this session will give you fresh perspectives to explore.

Space is limited: register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Family History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | Genealogy |

Dupont Branch

Phone: 260-421-1315

Hours
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed

About the library

The Dupont branch, one of the largest and busiest branches, is located in a bustling shopping center in the ever-growing northwest part of the county. In addition to storytimes four days a week, it offers a wide variety of programs for children, teens, and adults. 

Upcoming events

Mon, Jun 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room

Mon, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room

Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room

Tue, Jun 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room

Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room

Mon, Jun 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 10:15am

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 11:00am

Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 6:30pm

Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Tuesday, June 24 2025 at 10:15am

Mon, Jul 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 10:15am

Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 11:00am

Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 2:30pm

Mon, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 6:30pm

Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 10:15am

Tue, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 2:30pm

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 3:30pm

Mon, Jul 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 10:15am

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 11:00am

Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 2:30pm

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room

Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 10:15am

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room

Mon, Jul 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 10:15am

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 11:00am

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 2:30pm

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 6:30pm