August is National Family History Month and you’re invited to attend a free family history workshop or one-on-one session at MidCoast Council Libraries.
National Family History Month is an initiative of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations, with libraries as well as history and genealogy groups holding events across August.
“Digging into your family history can be exciting and rewarding,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services, Alex Mills.
“We’re delighted that our library services can host workshops on this interesting topic.”
The workshops will take place in Taree, Tea Gardens and Forster during August. Bookings are essential.
At Taree Library on Saturday 19 August from 10.30-12pm, ‘First Steps to Your Family Tree’ will help you learn how to start your family tree. The Manning Wallamba Family History Society will show you what resources are available and give tips to assist you with your research. There will also be family history one-on-one sessions throughout August. You can book into a one-on-one session with Manning Wallamba Family History Society by calling Taree Library on 6592 5290 or by dropping into the library.
At Tea Gardens Library on Saturday 19 August from 10-12pm, ‘Growing up in the 80s’ will analyse life from the perspective of a child growing up locally at that time. On Monday 21 August 10.30-12.30pm, ‘Getting started with your Family History Research will give you tips on beginning your family history research. Book by phoning Tea Gardens Library on 4997 1265, or by dropping into Tea Gardens Library.
At Forster Library you can drop in any Tuesday or Thursday, 10am -12pm or Wednesday and Friday, 2pm – 4pm for help in starting your family history research.
