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Genealogy Jam Session

Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
2024-01-24 13:00:00 2024-01-24 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Jam Session Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome! Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, January 24
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-24 13:00:00 2024-01-24 15:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Jam Session Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome! Fertile Public Library -

Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome!

Join fellow local genealogy enthusiasts to chat about your progress, share tips, and encourage each other.

Your library offers free access to a number of popular genealogy research tools, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, FamilySearch, ProQuest, and the Minnesota Digital Library. 

If you're interested in exploring these tools with a little assistance, join the Fertile Public Library for a genealogy meetup and learn how to access these tools with a library staff member on hand to answer questions as they come up. Don't have a laptop or tablet? Use the library's desktops or check out one of our Chromebooks for In-Library Use for the day.

This program is offered free-of-charge. Don't forget to bring some family information to aid in your research!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy Events |

TAGS: | technology | research | local history | history | help | genealogy | family history |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, Aug 19 Closed
Tue, Aug 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 Closed
Sun, Aug 25 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

Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Our topic is construction machines this week.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
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 Workshop - Create Your Own Bumble Bee!
Tue, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn how to needle felt a bumble bee. Supplies provided by the library, including tools, with registration required for those using the library's tools. All skill levels welcome!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. We will help the librarian count this week.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. What's your favorite kind of apple or apple treat?
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith - Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters
Tue, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Sep 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, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Do you like to dance? We might pull out the scarves and music to dance to at the end!
International Dot Day - Create & Make Your Mark!
Fri, Sep 13, 3:20pm - 4:00pm
International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration is based off of Peter H. Reynolds’ book "The Dot." Make your mark and create with the Fertile Public Library.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
There Be Dragons: Craft Event for Teens - Use clay to create an amazing dragon eye
Wed, Sep 18, 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Teens and young adults are invited to wing over to the Fertile Public Library to create a dragon eye with refreshments provided by Polk County Family Resource Center.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Celebrate Banned Book Week early by discussing 'Brave New World.' The dystopian book has been included in Top 100 Banned Books lists back to 90s.
There Be Dragons: Craft Event for Teens - Use clay to create an amazing dragon eye
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens and young adults are invited to wing over to the Fertile Public Library to create a dragon eye with refreshments provided by Polk County Family Resource Center.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Did you go to the beach this summer?
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