Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Genealogy 101

Genealogy 101

Discover free Genealogy resources at your library!
2026-10-20 10:00:00 2026-10-20 11:30:00 America/Chicago Genealogy 101 Want to research your family history, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a beginner class that will introduce you to the free genealogy databases available at the library. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Tuesday, October 20
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar

Want to research your family history, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a beginner class that will introduce you to the free genealogy databases available at the library.

Did you know that your Lake Agassiz Regional Library card offers you free access to genealogy databases? Join library staff for a class that will teach you how to navigate these databases, which include Ancestry.com (Library Edition) and FamilySearch.  

Attend this class to learn how to access:

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

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy Events |

TAGS: | |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is located in downtown Detroit Lakes at the intersection of Washinton Ave. and Frazee Street. The library offers two meeting rooms, four study rooms, a legal kiosk, free Wi-Fi and much more.

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Pixel Art Painting
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Turn your favorite video game style into a pixelated masterpiece! Choose from sample ideas or make your own plan. Fill in building blocks with color and end up with fun, low-res art!
Exploring Alternative Paths to Everyday Wellness - Sponsored by Detroit Lakes Library Club
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Nancy Hebert and Maddy Bowers to explore alternative paths to everyday wellness, such as: sound baths, energy work, and temperature therapy. Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Library Club.
Open Acoustic Jam - Come join us for an unplugged jam.
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Intro to Kinusaiga: Japanese "Quilting Without Thread" - with Bizzy Burslie
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Learn how to press fabric scraps into grooved boards to craft beautifully textured, no-sew designs while giving old textiles new life.
This event is full
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Anime & Manga Club
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Anime fans are invited to this nerdy chat session to share their favorite anime and manga.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
4H Robotics Club for Tweens - Introduction to Robotics
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 10-13 are invited to learn about creating and programming robots in this free 3 week class series taught by 4H. Registration is required.
After Hours Book Club - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "Quarry Girls" by Jess Lourey.
Tween & Teen Anime Club - What makes a fandom?
Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween and teens are invited to learn about anime, manga, and try some Asian snacks.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Tech Help - Drop-in technology assistance
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions monthly on the first Monday. Registration preferred.
Garden Talks: Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash - Featuring Local Master Gardeners
Tue, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation by Master Gardener Linda Perrine on pumpkins, gourds, and squash.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our monthly Writers' Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other. All genres welcome.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
4H Robotics Club for Tweens - Introduction to Robotics
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 10-13 are invited to learn about creating and programming robots in this free 3 week class series taught by 4H. Registration is required.
Rustic Pumpkin Centerpiece - Jump into a New Hobby
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Try out a new hobby at your library! Join Brenda as she teaches you to create a Rustic Pumpkin Centerpiece. Registration required.
Whimsical Wednesdays - Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Join us for a fun, whimsy-inspired creative program for adults ages 18 and up.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
4H Robotics Club for Tweens - Introduction to Robotics
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 10-13 are invited to learn about creating and programming robots in this free 3 week class series taught by 4H. Registration is required.
Paul Bunyan: Loggin', Legends & Lore - with David Ward
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join your library for a fun family-friendly presentation as retired Minnesota educator David Ward brings the colorful history of the logging and lumber industry to life.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Genealogy 101 - Discover free Genealogy resources at your library!
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Want to research your family history, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a beginner class that will introduce you to the free genealogy databases available at the library.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club - Join us to discuss " The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware
Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
See all events