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Tuesday, September 15 through Tuesday, September 15
What Have You Been Up To?
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
We're getting back together after the summer break for an enlightening and interactive session. Bring in your favorite stories, latest findings, observations, and/or 'show and tell' items to share with the group. |
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Tuesday, October 20 through Tuesday, October 20
Defying Stereotypes: Stories of Michigan's Immigrants
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
Martha Bloomfield, an award winning-author, oral historian, artist, and independent scholar has written several books about immigrants, migrants and the formerly homeless. Come join us and hear about various immigrants' stories based on her interviews with them and research on the social/historical context of their stories.
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Tuesday, November 17 through Tuesday, November 17
Wills, Thrills, and Chills: Digging into Probate Records
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
Come hear Archivist Kris Rzepcynski from the Archives of Michigan when he provides an overview of probate records, the different types of records created, including wills, inventories, and calendars, the family history content to be discovered, and where to find them online and onsite.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2027 through Tuesday, January 19, 2027
I Have a Question
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
We’ll start the New Year off with an open-agenda session. Bring your questions, and/or a helpful introduction on a “How to” topic. This forum will allow attendees to share helpful information as well as obtain insights on family research tips, preservation techniques and repositories, etc.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2027 through Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Revolutionary War and the Birth of a Nation
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
Professional Genealogist Derek J. Blount will present a short historical review of the War and a deep dive into available records. Common records of enlistment, pensions and muster rolls will be reviewed with an addition to little-known records that lead to others.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2027 through Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Willow Run Rosies - A Labor of Love
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
How did the mothers, daughters, sisters, and girlfriends of men sent to war—many with little to no industrial experience—step onto assembly lines and transform the United States into the unstoppable "Arsenal of Democracy"? During World War II, millions of American women answered the call, rolling up their sleeves to build planes, ships, and tanks, proving that they were just as capable as the men they replaced.
This powerful presentation dives into the extraordinary history of the home front, from the legendary Willow Run B-24 Bomber Plant—where a new plane rolled off the assembly line about every 55 minutes at the height of production—to the broader nationwide movement that changed the workforce forever. We’ll explore the origins of Rosie the Riveter, the real women behind the image, and the lasting impact of their contributions on women’s rights, labor, and industry.
Presented by "Rosie" (Wendy Zielen) in authentic period costume, this engaging and interactive program will have you laughing, crying, chanting, and cheering as you experience the Can-Do teamwork that fueled America’s wartime success. You’ll hear firsthand stories, see historical photos, and gain a deeper appreciation for the women who didn’t just keep the country running—they helped win the war.
Join us for this unforgettable journey into the past and discover why Rosie the Riveter continues to inspire young people, working women, and trailblazers around the world today!
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Tuesday, April 20, 2027 through Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Michigan Souvenir Books - Visual Context to Our Family History Research
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
Official souvenir books are publications produced to commemorate special events, exhibitions, or celebrations. As printing technology evolved, their use expanded to include tourism campaigns that attracted visitors to destinations across Michigan. Library of Michigan Reference Librarian Matt Pacer will take us through the history of these publications, so come learn and discover how they provide both images and context for your family history research.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2027 through Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Genealogy Jeopardy
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street
Come join us in our favorite calendar close-out event - Jeopardy with a genealogy twist. Our host Steve Luty will lead us through an exhilarating refresher of genealogy facts, terms, speaker presentation nuggets, and other noteworthy research and historical gems that educate as well as entertain!
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