Spring

Workshops and Events

Warren Holmes: His Life and Work
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6:30-7:30 PM
Speaker: Jean Bolley, Storyteller

A person’s work often survives him while details of his life may be lost. How a farm boy from Fowlerville became an architect known for his innovative approach to designing school buildings. Warren Holmes was the original architect for the school building that now houses the Charlevoix Public Library. Our speaker Jean Bolley’s father was a nephew to Warren Holmes. He worked with his uncle and continued with the firm after Mr. Holmes’ death.  

How to Invest in a Complex World
Tuesday, May 22, 6:30- 8:30 PM   Please register: 237-7340

This “how-to” presentation brings plain-English instruction on the principles, process, tools and tactics used to structure a purposeful and well-diversified portfolio that takes into account current economic trends.  The course concludes with attendees participating in structuring a “real world” portfolio based on a specific set of criteria.
Provided free of any sales pitches by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation 

BookTalkers Book Discussions:

State of Wonder, Monday, May 21, 6 PM

Crashing through: a story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see
Monday June 18. 6 PM

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Genealogy in an Internet World
Monday evenings, April 16-May 7
3:30 - 5 PM or 6:30-7:45 PM
Computer Lab
Please register: 237-7340  (Please note: Class is full)
 

This series of classes for novice genealogists focuses on searching for your ancestors on the Internet.  The class will be taught by professional genealogist, Carol Goodenough, and her associate, Barb Hernden.  Both have been doing genealogy, personally and for clients, for many years and are currently leading a monthly interest group at the Charlevoix Public Library. 

April 16 - Traditional Genealogy Methods and Introduction to Internet Research

Genealogists need to follow traditional methods whether they are using the Internet or not.  Use of four generation charts, family group charts and a home search will be introduced.

April 23 – Using the Internet to Find Your Ancestors
 This class focuses on the major websites used in Genealogy and how to incorporate them in your research – Ancestry.com; FamilySearch.com; HeritageQuest.com; and others. 

April 30 – Using the Internet to Find Major Genealogy Records
This class will focus on finding vital records; census records; cemetery records; court records; immigration records; and more. 

May 7 – Hands-on Practice
Participants will have opportunity to use some of the previously discussed websites to do their own family research.   

Artists in Action
Join us for these demonstrations in the library’s main lobby, 2-4 PM

5/17/12: Deb Franzoni: Quilting using the English Paper Piecing Method