Cedar Falls Public Library January is Genealogy Month at the Cedar Falls Public Library


Event Newspaper Archive


Introduction to Genealogy Intro to Genealogy Software Heritage Quest


Managing a Genealogy Project Courthouse Research Ancestry.com


Independent Work Session Date


1/5/12 1/9/12 1/12/12 1/13/12 1/16/12 1/23/12 1/24/12 1/30/12


Time Description


10am Computer Class 1-3pm Research Class 1-3pm


Research Class 1-3pm


1:30 Computer Class Research Class


1-4pm


1-3pm Research Class 3pm Computer Class Research Class


In addition to these classes, we’ll have a special Civil War exhibit including photos and letters. On Monday, January 9 at 7pm, Grant Veeder will present “Lincoln as a War Leader” examining Lincoln’s involvement with the military and the importance of politics in waging the Civil War. On Thursday, January 26 at 7pm, David Connon from Living History Farms will


focus on five Iowa residents who chose to serve in the Confederacy, presenting “Iowans Who Fought Against the Union.” Genealogy Month is sponsored by the Kathryn Ray Fund at the Cedar Falls Civic


Foundation, Humanities Iowa, and the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library. Computer classes January – March include Mouse & Keyboarding Basics,


PowerPoint, Computer Maintenance, Selling on Ebay, Skype, Internet Searching, Scanning Basics, and Working with Digital Pictures. Classes are made possible by Black Hawk County Gaming Association, Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library, and the Cedar Falls Civic Foundation.


Book Talk at the Library Attend every month, or drop in when the urge


hits you. On January 31, the Morning Group will discuss Cutting for Stone by Abraham Vergehse, at 10 a.m. On February 28 join them for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. On January 3, join the Evening Group to discuss One Second After by William Forstchen at 7pm. On February 7, join the discussion on Brother’s Blood by Scott Cawelti. The Thursday Morning Book Talks have a


slightly different format, featuring local guest speakers. On January 6, Norma Caquelin, on February 23, Scott Cawelti, and on March 22 Mark Mortenson will talk about favorite books and reading.


What Is Celiac Disease? Diane Ebert will give tips for managing this condition and help


you discover the secrets to your safest and most decadent gluten free lifestyle on March 27 at 7 p.m.


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Voices of Iowa Project on Display


Falls Public Library


The Cedar will


host the Grout Museum Di strict’s “Voices


of


Iowa” video exhibit


from


January 31 to February 14. The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum received a grant from Black Hawk County Gaming Association to develop and circulate the kiosks. Stories of local veterans and home front workers may be selected from multiple channels. Oral


history


“Farm Stories” will also be featured on another channel.


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the Farm to the Table Award-winning author


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Gary Holth reading and di


agriculture from his book, FROM THE FARM T THE TABLE: WHA ALL AMERICANS


AGRICULTURE on


olthaus will present a and discussion about ure from his book, FROM RM TO THE TABLE:WHAT ALL ANS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT on Februar 9, 7:00 p


bruary 9, 7:00 p.m.


Don’t Let Family Stories & Memories Slip Away: Oral History Interview Workshop


The Grout Museum District staff will


present a workshop at the Cedar Falls Public Library on Saturday afternoon, March 24. Join Bob Neymeyer as he explains, “What is an oral history? Why is it important?” Watch our website for information on registering for this event: http://www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us


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