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From Story Keepers to Storytellers

Using Resources to Preserve and Share Family History

2023-10-11 18:30:00 2023-10-11 19:45:00 America/Chicago From Story Keepers to Storytellers East - Friends of RPL Community Room

Wednesday, October 11
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-11 18:30:00 2023-10-11 19:45:00 America/Chicago From Story Keepers to Storytellers An experienced member of the Winnebago/Boone Counties Genealogical Society will present a basic intro to resources and detail how to utilize them in your family history research. Free. East - Friends of RPL Community Room

East

Friends of RPL Community Room

An experienced member of the Winnebago/Boone Counties Genealogical Society will present a basic intro to resources and detail how to utilize them in your family history research. Free.

Join Kerry Knodle of the Winnebago/Boone Counties Genealogical Society (WBCGS) as he shows how and where to find a broad spectrum of resources to aid you in your family history research. His presentation will cover local, regional, national and international resources. These resources are great tools to record/preserve/pass on your own family history. This presentation is suitable for both the beginner and experienced. No registration required. You do not have to be an RPL card holder to attend. Ages 16 and up welcome. Lidded beverages are permitted. Meet in the Friends of RPL Community Room at East Branch, 6685 E. State St., Rockford.

The WBCGS became official in 1986. Anyone can attend meetings and eventually join the WBCGS. Their mission statement appears below. For more information visit their website www.wbcgensociety.org 

The Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society (of Illinois) exists to:

  • Encourage and support genealogical researchers.
  • Promote the discovering and preserving of valued genealogical resources of Winnebago and Boone County, Illinois.
  • Through our website, provide resources to help genealogists with an interest in Winnebago or Boone County, Illinois.
  • Offer networking opportunities with others who have similar research interests.

East

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

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Fri, May 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Tue, May 13, 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).

Thu, May 15, 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)