Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Winter Weather and Holiday closings

The Holiday season is fast approaching along with winter weather. The library is always concerned about our patrons and their safety. During the winter season there may be days that the library closes or opens later than usual. The decision to open later or not to open at all involves evaluating the road conditions (as reported by the local police) and the condition of our parking lot and walk ways. Remember if we don't open we do NOT charge fines or overdues for that day. Please be sure to check before coming to the library.

The library will be closed December 24th and 25th and January 1st. We will be closing at 5:00 pm on December 31st. We will resume normal business hours on January 2nd.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Genealogy Workshop

The next genealogy program will be held on December 20th 10:30 - 11:30. This program will be a little different. The class as a whole will work together on breaking through research brick walls. Hopefully we will be able to offer suggestions, techniques and tips to assist you with your research problems. The class will meet in the local history room upstairs at the library.

Class participation is encouraged, please come prepared to offer your assitance and guidance. If you need help with your genealogical questions or need suggestions on how to proceed with your research, please bring your research materials.

Monday, November 17, 2008

2008 Holiday House Tour

Saturday, Dec. 6th 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

It is once again time for the Holiday House Tour. This year's tour includes four homes and one church. The homes and church on this year's tour are all "decked" out for the upcoming holiday season. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at Harrisburg District Library, Child of Mine, Dream Baskets, Pickford's Flowers and Gifts or from members of the Friends of the Library. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Harrisburg District Library. Refreshments will be served at the library in the Alice H. Barnes Conference Room.

A luncheon is available at the First Church of God from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for a $5 fee payable to the church at that time.

New this year is a Department 56 Snow Village raffle. The Friends of the Harrisburg District Library currently have the village on display at Banterra Bank in Harrisburg. You may buy a chance to have this village for your own Christmas display! One chance is $1 or six chances for $5, purchased at the bank or at the library.

Another snow village will be displayed at Harrisburg District Library.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Genealogy class at the Library

Saturday November 22nd, the genealogy librarian will offer the class "Making sense of the Census". The class will start at 10:30 and run about an hour. The class will offer some history about the census records themselves and of course how to use the censuses as research tools in gathering information about your ancestors.