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Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library

with genealogy expert Rick Crume
2025-10-29 14:00:00 2025-10-29 15:00:00 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! Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, October 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-29 14:00:00 2025-10-29 15:00:00 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! Fertile 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. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Presentations | Office Hours | Legacy Events | Informational Events | Genealogy Events |

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Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
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Mon, Jan 12 Closed
Tue, Jan 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 Closed
Sun, Jan 18 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

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Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Watercolor: Masking & Moving Paint - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "The Paris Daughter"
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Fertile Public Library's Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Kristen Harmel's "The Paris Daughter."
Color My World Storytime Featuring Miss St. Croix Valley - Explore feelings and emotions with Whitney McClain
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for a royally special Storytime featuring MN's own Whitney McClain - current Miss St. Croix Valley 2026. Whitney will share stories that explore the connection between feelings and colors.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
Needle Felting - Catch up time
Tue, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a free felting time to work on projects. This is suitable for all experience levels and all materials can be provided.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is opposites!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Genealogy Jam - Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to connect with other family history & genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is diversity!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Watercolor: Beginner Birds - Winter Bird Painting
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is kindness!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Feb 17, 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.
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