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Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library

with genealogy expert Rick Crume

2025-10-22 16:00:00 2025-10-22 17:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library! Hawley Public Library -

Wednesday, October 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!

Did you know that your Lake Agassiz Regional Library card offers you free access to genealogy databases? Join genealogy expert Rick Crume for a presentation exploring how to navigate these databases, which include Ancestry.com (Library Edition) and FamilySearch. And Stick around after the presentation and get all of your questions answered about getting started and utilizing these tools. 

Attend to learn how to access:

Historical records from countries around the world
Family trees with billions of names and in-depth research guides
Even more historical records on-site at the library than you can view at home
And much more!

This program is offered free-of-charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. No registration is required.

Explore the library's genealogy resources here. 

Hawley Public Library

hawley@larl.org
Phone: 218-483-4549
Branch manager
Melissa Larson

Hours
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Mon, Jul 27 Closed
Tue, Jul 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 Closed

About the branch

The Hawley Public Library is located on Hartford Street near the Hawley Fire Department. The library offers five public computers and several tables for studying and working space.

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Hawley Public Library and Candace Perry all summer long at Westgate Park for Outdoor Storytime!

Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join the Hawley Public Library's Book Club for a discussion of "The Clockmaker's Daughter" by Kate Morton.

Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about the artist Vincent Van Gogh and paint your own version of his famous "Starry Night" painting with Young at Art.

Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Hawley Public Library and Candace Perry all summer long at Westgate Park for Outdoor Storytime!

Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Hawley Public Library and Candace Perry all summer long at Westgate Park for Outdoor Storytime!

Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Challenge your friends and family in chess, get creative with LEGOs, or explore a variety of board and tabletop games every second Thursday of the month.

Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Mon, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Hawley Public Library and Candace Perry all summer long at Westgate Park for Outdoor Storytime!

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Get ready for an after hours Lock-in at the Hawley Library filled with team games and pizza!

Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Mon, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Hawley Public Library and Candace Perry all summer long at Westgate Park for Outdoor Storytime!

Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join the Hawley Public Library's Book Club for a discussion of "The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club" by Helen Simonson.