TAG: classes
Zentangle: the meditative art form with Loretta West
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 28, 2016 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge Starting next week and through the month of August, local artist Loretta West teaches the meditative art form of Zentangle at the Library District as part of our 2016 Summer Programs. I visited Loretta in her art studio and recorded a video of her drawing Zentangle, to give everyone an idea of […]
Tags: art, artist, classes, events, hobbies, meditation, zentangle
Family mystery solved at the library
Posted in Explore and Discover on May 12, 2016 at 6:00 am
by Gwendolyn Haley Recently, my father and I were trying to solve a family mystery. He is the sole surviving grandchild on his mother’s side. So if he doesn’t remember something about the family, there is no one left to ask who would know. In our collective family knowledge, we were aware that his grandfather […]
Tags: ancestry, classes, digital library, DIY, family, genealogy, hobbies
Understanding the basics of an estate plan
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on January 28, 2016 at 6:00 am
By Alicia Levy Guest writer No matter how substantial or modest your assets might be, it is important for everyone to have an estate plan. If you pass away without a will or other valuable estate plan documents, it can be challenging for your family and loved ones to manage your affairs. Additionally, you will lose control over how your asset […]
10 Tips to get started doing genealogy
Posted in Explore and Discover, For You on October 13, 2015 at 6:00 am
By Miriam J. Robbins Guest Writer You’re about to embark on an exciting journey! Learning about your family history and developing skills to do genealogical research can be the beginning of a lifelong hobby and passion. Here are ten tips to get started: 1. Get Organized You’re going to be gathering a lot of information, […]
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