Storytimes & Activities
Some storytimes require registration, limit attendance, and may have more stringent age requirements;
contact the branch for complete information.
If you are planning on bringing a group, please call ahead.
Summer StorytimeThe library offers varying activities for children during the summer and may not hold storytimes. Please check the branch listing or contact the branch for details. Check out the Summer Reading Program.
- Contact the branch for details.
Adult Programs
- August 3, 2010, Tuesday at 10:00 AM
- Where In The WWW Are They? Beginning Internet Genealogical Research
- Does the Internet have you stumped? Are you looking for your family in cyberspace without any luck? This class focuses on evaluating web sites and introduces some of the best genealogy sites on the Web.
- (For adults)
Registration is required.
- August 3, 2010, Tuesday at 7:00 PM
- Beginning Genealogy with Ellen Miller
- This class looks at the fundamentals of beginning a genealogical research project. How to organize, census information, vital records, and where to look for information will be discussed.
- (For adults)
Registration is required.
- August 7, 2010, Saturday at 1:00 PM
- Dear Jane Quilt Group
- Dear Jane is the name of a quilt made in 1863 by Jane A. Stickle. There are 225 different blocks in her sampler quilt. Come make your own version of "Dear Jane". It is said, "Jane's quilt is the mother of all quilts, and all of the quilts which we make are her babies." We invite all quilters and non-quilters to join us on the first Saturday of each month.
- (For adults)
Registration is required.
- August 14, 2010, Saturday at 9:30 AM
- Basic U.S. Military Records with Tiff
- ** [This program date has been canceled.] **
- August 17, 2010, Tuesday at 10:00 AM
- How to Use the Genealogy Library
- This tour of the Genealogy and Local History Branch is conducted by a member of the Genealogy staff. The participant will learn about the genealogy databases on the library computer and about the microfilm and microfiche collections found in the library.
- (For adults)
Registration is limited; call the branch (816-252-7228) for details.
- August 21, 2010, Saturday at 9:30 AM
- Basic U.S. Military Records with Tiff
- Find out what records you can research if your ancestor was in a war. This class will familiarize you with where to find the records and how to order them from the Colonial Wars to World War II.
- (For adults)
Registration is required.
- August 24, 2010, Tuesday at 10:00 AM
- Writer's Block
- You've gathered records, stories, and pictures. You've talked to every living relative and a few dead ones. What's next? PUBLISH!!! This group will discuss the writing and publishing process with guest speakers and each other. Time will be set aside at each meeting to share your writing with other struggling authors. One and one-half hours.
- (For adults)
Registration is required.
- August 27, 2010, Friday at 9:30 AM
- Beginning Census Records with Ellen Miller
- Come time travel with Ellen! We'll explore the Federal Census from 1790 to 1930, learning exactly what our government thought was important about our ancestors and how we can apply that information to our genealogy research.
- (For adults)
Registration is required.
- August 31, 2010, Tuesday at 10:00 AM
- Beginning Genealogy with Andrew McKinley
- This class focuses on procedures, skills, and techniques needed for beginning a search of your family genealogy.
- (For adults)
Registration is required.
Book Club
Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in
various books. Call the branch (816-252-7228) to reserve your spot and check out the upcoming
titles. (list all groups)
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