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Genealogy Jam Session

Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
2024-10-02 13:00:00 2024-10-02 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Jam Session Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome! Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, October 02
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 13:00:00 2024-10-02 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Jam Session Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome! Fertile Public Library -

Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome!

Join fellow local genealogy enthusiasts to chat about your progress, share tips, and encourage each other.

Your library offers free access to a number of popular genealogy research tools, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), FamilySearch, ProQuest, and the Minnesota Digital Library. 

If you're interested in exploring these tools with a little assistance, join the Fertile Public Library for a genealogy meetup and learn how to access these tools with a library staff member on hand to answer questions as they come up. Don't have a laptop or tablet? Use the library's desktops or check out one of our Chromebooks for In-Library Use for the day.

This program is offered free-of-charge. Don't forget to bring some family information to aid in your research!

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy Events |

TAGS: | technology | research | local history | history | help | genealogy | family history |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 Closed
Tue, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 Closed
Sun, Sep 22 Closed
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

Upcoming Events

Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
There Be Dragons: Craft Event for Teens - Use clay to create an amazing dragon eye
Wed, Sep 18, 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Teens and young adults are invited to wing over to the Fertile Public Library to create a dragon eye with refreshments provided by Polk County Family Resource Center.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Celebrate Banned Book Week early by discussing 'Brave New World.' The dystopian book has been included in Top 100 Banned Books lists back to 90s.
There Be Dragons: Craft Event for Teens - Use clay to create an amazing dragon eye
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens and young adults are invited to wing over to the Fertile Public Library to create a dragon eye with refreshments provided by Polk County Family Resource Center.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Did you go to the beach this summer?
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Needle Felting Workshop - Create a Fall Leaf
Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore a new hobby and learn how to needle-felt a fall leaf with us. Supplies provided by the library including tools. All skill levels welcome!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Have you stayed up late to see bats at night?
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Genealogy Jam Session - Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
Wed, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Here's another animal that starts with B. Do you have a favorite bird?
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. More B words this week: bugs & butterflies.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "Mexican Gothic"
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us to discuss this month's historical nonfiction title "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
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