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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), FamilySearchProQuest, 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!

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

Hours
We're closed Monday October 14 due to Closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.)
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 Closed
Sun, Oct 20 Closed

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

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.

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.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Outer space is what we are talking about this week.

Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Minnesota author Jeff Krogstad is back in the area and will visit the Fertile Library to talk about the first two "Kim Norby" novels and his publishing journey.

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. What happens outside during the night?

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. The moon is this week's theme.

Tue, Nov 05, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family memories often revolve around food. Discover holiday recipe inspiration and dig into your family heirloom cookbooks and recipe boxes to share your recipes and memories. Bring a friend or two!

Fri, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Owls are our topic this week.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:20pm - 4:00pm
Learn about the science behind resist art and create a beautiful birch tree scene, as well as the impressionism painting technique.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.