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Genealogy Jam

Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
2025-08-13 13:00:00 2025-08-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Jam 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, August 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-13 13:00:00 2025-08-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Jam 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, Aug 04 Closed
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 Closed
Sun, Aug 10 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

Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is Colors & Crayons!
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Aug 10, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Aug 12, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Aug 12, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Aug 13, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Genealogy Jam - Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
Wed, Aug 13, 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!
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Aug 14, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Aug 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Aug 15, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme continues with colors!
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Aug 16, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Aug 17, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Aug 18, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Aug 19, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Aug 20, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "In the Time of the Butterflies"
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Julia Alvarez's historical fiction novel honors the lives the Mirabal sisters, who became icons of freedom and women’s rights when they were killed in the autumn of 1960s Dominican Republic.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Aug 21, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Watercolor Pencil - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Aug 22, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is Construction Sites & Bulldozers!
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Aug 23, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Aug 24, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Aug 25, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Aug 26, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Aug 27, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Aug 29, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is continuing the construction them by talking about Diggers & Trucks!
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Aug 31, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.
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