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Exploring Family Trees: MGC Storytime
Mon, Aug 26 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages. Come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.
Periodicals for Genealogy (Hybrid)
Wed, Jul 24 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Learn how to search for and use periodicals at the Midwest Genealogy Center and other libraries, as another resource in your genealogy research. This is a beginner-level class.
Researching Your German Ancestors (MCPL Staff)
Thu, Aug 1 2024
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Do you have a German ancestor in your family tree? Learn basic methods for German genealogy research.
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