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Life Writing Your Story for Posterity and Fun

Ages 12 through Adult

2025-06-07 11:00:00 2025-06-07 12:30:00 America/Chicago Life Writing Your Story for Posterity and Fun East - Friends of RPL Community Room

Saturday, June 07
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 11:00:00 2025-06-07 12:30:00 America/Chicago Life Writing Your Story for Posterity and Fun Have you ever wanted to write/tell your life story? Bring a photo, momento, or memory from your past to write about. For beginner & experienced writers, family history, etc. Ends w/ hands-on exercise East - Friends of RPL Community Room

East

Friends of RPL Community Room

Have you ever wanted to write/tell your life story? Bring a photo, momento, or memory from your past to write about. For beginner & experienced writers, family history, etc. Ends w/ hands-on exercise

As the best expert on you, you can begin to record the stories that you wish your ancestors had left about their lives. Learn how to reflect your own life (through words, poetry, drawing, and mapping) with some proven writing techniques and suggestions. This general program helps beginners be successful (even if you do not think that you are creative), and is also for experienced writers. You may be surprised at how many memories you recall while we conclude with a relaxed, no pressure hands-on writing exercise.

Presented by Vicki Ruthe Hahn, Stateline Genealogy Club, LLC, Genealogy Consultants and Programs

815-621-9717

Email: statelinegenealogyclub@yahoo.com 

BLOG: statelinegenealogyclub.wordpress.com

Sponsored by the Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society (WBCGS).

Email: wbcgensociety@gmail.com

Website: wbcgensociety.org     

Facebook: Winnebago and Boone Counties Genealogical Society​

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East

Phone: 815-966-2748
Fax: 815-226-1538
Branch manager
Al Carter

Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 Closed

About the library

Come visit the East Branch, located in the former Barnes & Noble building on East State St. The East Branch offers a 65-seat meeting room, free Wi-Fi, quiet study rooms, special areas for children and adults, and an expanded collection of books and media, as well as a Friends of RPL book shop.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
Tuesday evening stories and music topped off with a little coloring time. This weekly storytime meets in the Children's Area (except 6/24).

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Craving some company and conversation while you work your fiber craft? Bring your current project/supplies for some social stitching. All levels. Meets the first nonholiday Wednesday of each month.

Thu, Jun 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories & get moving in this interactive storytime designed to build social, fine motor & early literacy skills. Meets weekly in the Children's Area (except 6/26)

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Have you ever wanted to write/tell your life story? Bring a photo, momento, or memory from your past to write about. For beginner & experienced writers, family history, etc. Ends w/ hands-on exercise