Join us at the Carnegie Library for a presentation on the dos and don’ts of oral history. You’ll learn about the importance of oral history, how to get started, crafting interview questions and what to do after you finish an oral history interview.
This program will be led by Jim Cameron, President of the Michigan Oral History Society.
Interested in getting started with genealogy? Need help getting past a research roadblock? Join us at the Springport Branch on July 15 at 10:30 AM for help finding the answers you need. Computers will be available, however patrons are welcome to bring their own laptops to connect to library wifi.
Call the branch at 517-905-1459 to register.
Learn how to use the U.S. Census to search for family records and history at the Carnegie Library on April 28 from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Carnegie Library.
This program will be presented by the Jackson County Genealogical Society and will include a basic overview of resources for researching African American genealogy.
Join local historian Laurie Perkins on February 11 at 10 AM at the Carnegie Library for a presentation on using Census Records, Maps and Atlases to discover early African American settlers in Cambridge Township.
In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to February 18 at 10 AM.
The Jackson County Genealogical Society will present a follow-up workshop on February 25 at 10 AM at the Carnegie Library to provide hands-on help for accessing genealogy resources.
**Update: The February 25 session has been cancelled due to the presenter experiencing a power outage. We are working to reschedule this program.**
Join local historian Laurie Perkins on February 11 at 10 AM at the Carnegie Library for a presentation on using Census Records, Maps and Atlases to discover early African American settlers in Cambridge Township.
In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to February 18 at 10 AM.
The Jackson County Genealogical Society will present a follow-up workshop on February 25 at 10 AM at the Carnegie Library to provide hands-on help for accessing genealogy resources.
Are you looking to research your family but don’t know where to start? Join us at the Carnegie Library for a Beginners Genealogy Workshop presented by Marge Herman from the Jackson County Genealogical Society.
You’ll have the chance to learn about genealogy databases available at JDL and resources available at the Jackson County Genealogical Society.
Learn to use an app to create family oral histories, including tips for curating questions and giving interviews.
This program will take place from September 12-16, 1-1:45 PM each day, with a presentation by Daniel Clark from the Michigan Oral History Association on September 12.
For more information, contact our Adult Services Department at adultservices@myjdl.com.
Learn to use an app to create family oral histories, including tips for curating questions and giving interviews.
This program will take place from September 12-16, 1-1:45 PM each day, with a presentation by Daniel Clark from the Michigan Oral History Association on September 12.
For more information, contact our Adult Services Department at adultservices@myjdl.com.
Learn to use an app to create family oral histories, including tips for curating questions and giving interviews.
This program will take place from September 12-16, 1-1:45 PM each day, with a presentation by Daniel Clark from the Michigan Oral History Association on September 12.
For more information, contact our Adult Services Department at adultservices@myjdl.com.
Learn to use an app to create family oral histories, including tips for curating questions and giving interviews.
This program will take place from September 12-16, 1-1:45 PM each day, with a presentation by Daniel Clark from the Michigan Oral History Association on September 12.
For more information, contact our Adult Services Department at adultservices@myjdl.com.