The Friends of the Harrisburg District Library Holiday Open House Tour is scheduled for December 5, 2009 11:00 to 4:00. The tickets are available at the Library for $15.00. Again this year refreshments will be provided at the Library. Please see our website for a listing of the homes and Church on the tour this year. What a wonderful way to start your holiday season and maybe glean a few decorating ideas!
Raffle tickets for the Department 56 Snow Village Scene are also available at the library. The village scene is sponsored this year by Mackie's Pizza in conjunction with The Friends of the Harrisburg District Library. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00. The village may be viewed at Mackie's Marion location.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Up and Coming
Don't forget to check the library's calendar for upcoming events. The staff has some interesting things planned for the rest of the year. Holiday House Tour tickets are now on sale. Pictures of the homes (and Church!) on the tour are posted to the library's website. See you at the library!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Got genealogy questions?
Are you stuck in your genealogical quest for long lost relatives? Wonder how to get started in genealogy? Ask our genealogist on Saturday August 15th 10:30 to Noon.
Genealogy is the study or investigation of ancestry and family histories. Genealogy is also an addictive hobby. Its like working a giant jigsaw puzzle, only you have to find the pieces before you can put them all together. Too frequently genealogists forget to factor in the historical importance of their family history. Spend some time researching the time period and the history of the location your family was in during that time period. You may be surprised at what you learn and how it could help you further your research, maybe even answer a few "brick wall" questions.
Don't forget to check the library's calendar for upcoming events!
Genealogy is the study or investigation of ancestry and family histories. Genealogy is also an addictive hobby. Its like working a giant jigsaw puzzle, only you have to find the pieces before you can put them all together. Too frequently genealogists forget to factor in the historical importance of their family history. Spend some time researching the time period and the history of the location your family was in during that time period. You may be surprised at what you learn and how it could help you further your research, maybe even answer a few "brick wall" questions.
Don't forget to check the library's calendar for upcoming events!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
50 Ways to leave your lover...Dead!
From poison to pickaxes, the means mystery writers use to kill off their characters are many and varied. Join us at the library on Saturday July 18th when the Mystery Mavens (authors Lisa Buehler, Mary V. Welk and Sandra Tooley) will discuss unusual plot devices and methods of murder in an interactive program that encourages audience participation. The program starts at 1:00 p.m.
Another cool program @ your library!
Another cool program @ your library!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Mushroom Hunters Class
Joe McFarland author of Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States: a Field to Kitchen Guide will be at the library on July 11th. His program will start at 1:00 p.m. in the Alice Barnes Conference Room. If you are interested in mushroom hunting, this guide is well worth a read. It is one of the better guides out right now. Come meet the author and learn a little bit about mushrooms.
Check out calendar for July on the library's website for more cool programming! There are some really interesting programs coming up that you won't want to miss.
Joe McFarland author of Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States: a Field to Kitchen Guide will be at the library on July 11th. His program will start at 1:00 p.m. in the Alice Barnes Conference Room. If you are interested in mushroom hunting, this guide is well worth a read. It is one of the better guides out right now. Come meet the author and learn a little bit about mushrooms.
Check out calendar for July on the library's website for more cool programming! There are some really interesting programs coming up that you won't want to miss.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Summer Reading Program
The 2009 Summer Reading Program is under way, but it isn't too late to join. We have a program for every age group, from birth to adults. The theme this year is Read on the Wild Side, and several furry friends have joined the library staff to help get you in the mood for a wild read! For details on any of our programs, contact the library 253-7455 or just drop in. Check out our website for other upcoming programs. The programs scheduled for July and August are "cool"....keep checking for more information!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Genealogy Weekend & Illinois State Archives
Special genealogy program for June....
A special Genealogy Weekend will be held at the library on June 13th and June 14th. The Genealogy Librarian will be here all weekend specifically to assist with genealogy questions, getting started in genealogy, assistance with HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com, and offer suggestions to further your genealogical quest.
Mr. Greg Cox from the Illinois State Archives will be the guest speaker on June 13th as part of the Library's Genealogy Weekend. Mr. Cox's program will start at 10:30. Mr. Cox is a fifteen year employee of the Secretary of State, State of Illinois. Formerly a Micrographic Equipment Operator filming historical documents, Greg is now employed with the Reference Section as a Records Archivist assisting patrons with their genealogical research. Greg is the Archives' resident genealogical speaker, utilizing a forum-style presentation involving audience participation. His presentation of approximately 45 minutes consists of the available genealogical resources found in the Illinois State Archives. Records he discusses in some detail include the Census, both State and Federal, death certificates, and County records held in seven State depositories. He also covers lesser-known resources such as the Application for Bonus of military veterans of various wars, original land registers, Civil War Muster Rolls, Servitude and Emancipation Records and more.
A special Genealogy Weekend will be held at the library on June 13th and June 14th. The Genealogy Librarian will be here all weekend specifically to assist with genealogy questions, getting started in genealogy, assistance with HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com, and offer suggestions to further your genealogical quest.
Mr. Greg Cox from the Illinois State Archives will be the guest speaker on June 13th as part of the Library's Genealogy Weekend. Mr. Cox's program will start at 10:30. Mr. Cox is a fifteen year employee of the Secretary of State, State of Illinois. Formerly a Micrographic Equipment Operator filming historical documents, Greg is now employed with the Reference Section as a Records Archivist assisting patrons with their genealogical research. Greg is the Archives' resident genealogical speaker, utilizing a forum-style presentation involving audience participation. His presentation of approximately 45 minutes consists of the available genealogical resources found in the Illinois State Archives. Records he discusses in some detail include the Census, both State and Federal, death certificates, and County records held in seven State depositories. He also covers lesser-known resources such as the Application for Bonus of military veterans of various wars, original land registers, Civil War Muster Rolls, Servitude and Emancipation Records and more.
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