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Genealogy Jam Session

Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
2024-04-10 13:00:00 2024-04-10 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, April 10
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-10 13:00:00 2024-04-10 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, Apr 22 Closed
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 Closed
Sun, Apr 28 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

Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. We are reading some books about chickens this week.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Canvas of Hope - Community Art Project for Adult Mental Health
Wed, May 08, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Join your library and Polk County Public Health to participate in a community-based art project focused on adult mental well-being.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
A Special Princess Storytime with Miss Whitney McClain - Learn how to be kind to yourself when things feel hard.
Fri, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for a very special princess Storytime with Minnesota's very own royalty Whitney McClain.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss 'Solito' by Javier Zamora
Wed, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us to discuss this month's non-fiction book, 'Solito: A Memoir' by Javier Zamora. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. We are reading more books about cats & kitten this week.
Story Stroll Featuring "Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years" - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, May 18, All day
Blast onto the trails at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center for a non-fiction Story Stroll about planet Earth. 
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Needle Felting Workshop - Catch up on a project we made last year
Tue, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Did you miss a needle felting project last year? Join us to catch up on a needle felting session you may have missed or finish an item you started or wish to have a duplicate of.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Get the buzz about bees this week.
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