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Heart of the Heartland - Riley Hospital for Children
2026-07-26 14:00:00
2026-07-26 15:30:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heart of the Heartland - Riley Hospital for Children
Join us at Central Library for an in-person lecture exploring the history of Riley Hospital for Children, which examines how philanthropy, rooted in Hoosier values and a shared commitment to caring for children, has shaped its mission and growth.
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Sunday, July 26
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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2026-07-26 14:00:00
2026-07-26 15:30:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heart of the Heartland - Riley Hospital for Children
Join us at Central Library for an in-person lecture exploring the history of Riley Hospital for Children, which examines how philanthropy, rooted in Hoosier values and a shared commitment to caring for children, has shaped its mission and growth.
Central Library -
Join us at Central Library for an in-person lecture exploring the history of Riley Hospital for Children, which examines how philanthropy, rooted in Hoosier values and a shared commitment to caring for children, has shaped its mission and growth.
Expanding Our Story—Philanthropy and Pediatric Progress: The Legacy of Riley Hospital for Children
This in-person lecture explores the history of Riley Hospital for Children and examines how philanthropy, rooted in Hoosier values and a shared commitment to caring for children, has shaped its mission and growth. It highlights how sustained community support has built a lasting legacy and fueled innovations that continue to advance children’s health and improve outcomes across Indiana and beyond.
Presented by: Lois DeHoff, former Indiana public school educator and current instructional librarian at Ivy Tech Community College, dedicated to exploring and sharing local Indianapolis history in ways that strengthen community connections.
Age Group: Adults
Location: This program will be held in person in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) on the 6th floor of Central Library.
Parking: The Central Library has a parking garage available to patrons during their time there. Garage pricing information is detailed here. The garage can be accessed on Pennsylvania Street.
This program is part of the Expanding Our Story programs hosted by the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR). Made possible by a grant from The Clowes Fund.
Contact: Special Collections Librarian Montoya Barker
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Educators | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lecture/Panel Discussion | Indianapolis Special Collections Room |
TAGS: | riley hospital for children | iscr programs | iscr lectures | history | historic indianapolis | expanding our story |
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As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.