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Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library

Discover genealogy resources with a local expert

2023-11-08 14:00:00 2023-11-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library Join genealogy expert Rick Crume for a workshop exploring how to navigate these databases, which include Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online and FamilySearch. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, November 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-08 14:00:00 2023-11-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library Join genealogy expert Rick Crume for a workshop exploring how to navigate these databases, which include Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online and FamilySearch. Fertile Public Library -

Join genealogy expert Rick Crume for a workshop exploring how to navigate these databases, which include Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online and FamilySearch.

Did you know that your Lake Agassiz Regional Library card offers you access to three huge genealogy databases? Join genealogy expert Rick Crume for a workshop exploring how to navigate these databases, which include Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online and FamilySearch.  

Attend this workshop 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.

Explore the library's genealogy resources here 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Genealogy Events |

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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.

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