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African American Genealogy

Join us for a Workshop Featuring Elyse Hill

2025-02-22 13:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago African American Genealogy Learn about the complexities of African American genealogy research and how to get started during this presentation and workshop featuring genealogy expert Elyse Hill. Moorhead Public Library -

Saturday, February 22
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 13:00:00 2025-02-22 15:00:00 America/Chicago African American Genealogy Learn about the complexities of African American genealogy research and how to get started during this presentation and workshop featuring genealogy expert Elyse Hill. Moorhead Public Library -

Learn about the complexities of African American genealogy research and how to get started during this presentation and workshop featuring genealogy expert Elyse Hill.

Join the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County for a presentation and workshop at Moorhead Public Library during Black History Month. The program will feature genealogy expert Elyse Hill and will begin with a presentation, "Beginning African American Genealogy Research: The First Steps," at 1 p.m., followed by a hands-on workshop scheduled at 2 p.m.

Workshop participants will learn how to use library resources to build their own family tree or will have the opportunity to "adopt" a family from Fargo-Moorhead's original African American community to research. A limited number of Chromebooks will be available; attendees are invited to bring their own laptops or other devices to participate in the hands-on portion of the workshop. Minnesota genealogist Rick Crume and other volunteers, in addition to library staff, will be on-hand to assist.

Hill has 20+ years of genealogy research experience, and is certified by the Board of Certified Genealogists with a specialization in African American Research. She has conducted research for various projects and case studies, including work for the National Park Service's Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program, in which she conducted research on enslaved individuals who escaped bondage and later settled in St. Paul and Minneapolis before the end of the Civil War. Her research resulted in Pilgrim Baptist Church and Pioneers & Soldiers Memorial Cemetery in Minneapolis becoming the only sites in Minnesota currently included in this program.

This presentation is made possible by donor and sponsor support of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County.

Lake Agassiz Regional Library offers free access to an number of genealogy research tools. Learn about them here.

Moorhead Public Library

moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger

Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed

About the branch

The Moorhead Public Library is located in downtown Moorhead behind the Rourke Art Gallery. The library offers free WiFi, wireless printing and friendly staff to help you access the library's many resources.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a discussion and workshop about zines, featuring the Red River Creatives Collective.

Tue, Apr 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!

Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In a crisis or not the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.   

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The first Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing French language proficiency.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!

Thu, Apr 03, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of each month for connection, collaboration, and community!

Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn more about Clay County's new withdrawal management and detox treatment facility in Moorhead.

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Minnesota poets Sara Dovre Wudali, Athena Kildegaard, Michael Kleber-Diggs, and Su Love will be at the library to read some of their poems, followed by Q & A and conversation.

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Don't miss an afternoon of entertainment, light appetizers and a rare book and art sale. This event is offered free-of-charge and sponsored by the Friends of the Moorhead Library.

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.

Tue, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.

Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books similar to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Guilty Pleasures" by Laurell K Hamilton.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is the GARDEN!

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30pm
Join us for our Spotlight Storytime series with local businesses and community members. April will highlight Mayor Shelly Carlson as our guest reader!

Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Join the Friends of the Moorhead Library for a National Library Week celebration including a flash tattoo fundraiser and beer launch party at Swing Barrel Brewing!

Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden.

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for Marker League, hosted by the Red River Creatives Collective!

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join your library for a visit by Minnesota author Leif Enger. Leif will share about his latest book, "I Cheerfully Refuse," and his experience as an author.

Tue, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BIRDS!

Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month as John Trelstad, of Tucker'd Out, performs a variety of tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.

Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a collage workshop at the Moorhead Library!

Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Spanish speakers and learners alike are welcome for a Spanish Storytime at the Moorhead Public Library. Join local Spanish Immersion teacher Sra. Mónica Olivares for stories and language exchange!

Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.

Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Join your library for a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories and audience participation.

Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The fourth Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Spanish language proficiency.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about the mission and work of the Audubon Society, and play Bird Bingo!

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is SHEEP!

Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 26.

Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as students from around the community give a brief presentation on Sources of Strength and the impact it has in our schools, followed by a fun rock-painting activity!

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 26.

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 26.

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.

Tue, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn more during April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Information and statistics will be presented by staff from Community Health Service Inc.