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How to Use FamilySearch.org:

Research, Preserve & Share Your Family History
2022-10-13 19:00:00 2022-10-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago How to Use FamilySearch.org: Join us for a presentation by genealogist Rick Crume on how to use FamilySearch.org for research, preserving, and sharing your family history. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, October 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-13 19:00:00 2022-10-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago How to Use FamilySearch.org: Join us for a presentation by genealogist Rick Crume on how to use FamilySearch.org for research, preserving, and sharing your family history. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join us for a presentation by genealogist Rick Crume on how to use FamilySearch.org for research, preserving, and sharing your family history.

FamilySearch.org offers a large, growing collection of records, books, photos and family trees. Rick will share search strategies and power user tips, such as how to find hidden online databases and browse unindexed record collections. He'll also show how you can use FamilySearch Memories and the FamilySearch Family Tree to preserve and share your family history.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Genealogy Events |

TAGS: | genealogy | family search |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Branch manager
Pamela Westby
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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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.

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Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Genealogy for Beginners - Discovering Your Roots
Mon, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Want to research your family history, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a beginner workshop that will introduce you to the free genealogy databases available at the library. 
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Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Join staff and fellow library lovers for a celebration of the season featuring holiday music, refreshments and delightful conversation. This event is offered free-of-charge and is open to all.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Ask a Techspert - Drop-in technology assistance
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help!
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club - Join us to discuss "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett
Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Open Acoustic Jam
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
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