Upcoming Events

Take a book back in time! For March the Historical Book Club will read and discuss The Hello Girls: America's First Women Soldiers by Elizabeth Cobbs.

Genealogy research can be a little tough, but Ancestry.com makes it so much simpler.  Join us for this event to learn about some of the amazing capabilities of this amazing database.

Genealogy research can be a little tough, but Ancestry.com makes it so much simpler.  Join us for this event to learn about some of the amazing capabilities of this amazing database.

We will be discussing paleography, the study of handwriting!  We will gain hands-on experience and hone our ability to interpret handwriting styles, decipher abbreviations, and extract valuable information from a wide variety of document

Join us for a tour of historic St Martin’s Church Cemetery on Yorkville Road.  We will discuss several interesting people and cemetery markers located there. 

Dive into the remarkable true story of William Early, a man who journeyed from the oppressive conditions of slavery to build a life of freedom and dignity here in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

It's Christmas in July!  We will be discussing genealogically themed gifts that you can give to your family and friends.  Bring your ideas and join us for this fun and exciting round table!

Take a book back in time!  In July we will be reading The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, by Stacy Schiff.

Ancestral Clippings: Discover the art of mining genealogical gems from newspapers.  Join us to see how you can embark on a journey through time, piecing together the puzzle of your family's story.

Genealogy staff will present a program on topics relevant to the field of genealogy.  

Take a book back in time!  In September we will be reading In the Heart of the Sea, by Nathaniel Philbrick.

Are ghosts real?  Can you capture them in a photograph?  Join us to learn about Joseph Mumler, the Fox Sisters, and the fascinating phenomenon of spirit photography!  

Beyond the Tomb: A Journey Through Europe's Historical Cemeteries.  An incredible video presenter will help us to embark on a journey through time, piecing together the puzzle of your European ancestor's stories.  

Genealogy staff will present a program on topics relevant to the field of genealogy.  

Images that appear on grave markers can tell us fascinating stories about the details of our ancestors lives.  Join us to learn about the symbolism of different images and icons found in cemeteries.

Take a book back in time!  In November we will be reading Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, by Matthew F. Delmont.