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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

Add to Calendar 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 -

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, Apr 27 Closed
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, May 03 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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Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hawley Public Library
Join your library for a presentation bringing the legendary deeds of the 1st Minnesota Regiment to life.

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meet and build a community of writers in Hawley to get creative with your words and receive feedback.

Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Step out of the house and into the fun at Family Game Night! Challenge your friends and family in chess, get creative with LEGOs, or explore a variety of board and tabletop games.

Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meet and build a community of writers in Hawley to get creative with your words and receive feedback.

Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.

Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join the Hawley Public Library's Book Club for a discussion of "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley.

Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.