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Intro to Ancestry Library Edition
2025-01-29 17:30:00 2025-01-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Intro to Ancestry Library Edition Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wednesday, January 29
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-29 17:30:00 2025-01-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Intro to Ancestry Library Edition Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program.

Assistant Director Mary Bell will give a brief presentation in the Brooks Room, using examples from her own family tree, in researching genealogy using Ancestry Library Edition. Then for the remainder of the time, participants will be able to use library computers or their own devices to search while in the library. Appropriate for beginners and advanced genealogists.

Registration is required as space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | History & Genealogy |

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Phone: 413-596-6141
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We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 9:00AM to 4:30PM
(New Year's Eve)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 2:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Read to Cadence! - Therapy Dog Visit
Mon, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:20pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Read aloud to your favorite four-legged friend, Cadence!
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Simple Steps to Get Organized in 2025
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Kick the clutter! Learn mindful approaches to increasing organization in the new year.
Grow, Play, Learn - Pathways for Parents
Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
Teen Makers - Intention Bracelets & Journals
Tue, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens, kick off the New Year by creating your very own intention bracelet and journal in this workshop! 
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Bubble Letter Bonanza
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Bubble letters: making letters fancy, silly, scary, or poofy!
Preschool Storytime - Winter Session
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a fun collection of stories, songs, and fingerplays geared for children ages 3-6.
Volunteer Training
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
An orientation for new volunteers with Assistant Director Mary Bell.
Story Art - Pathways for Parents
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Build creativity and literacy skills with Ms. Jen!
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology-related questions.
Saturday Stories with Mrs. B - Winter Wonderland
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Families are invited to join us for Saturday morning stories!
Teen Advisory Board - TAB
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
Rubber Duck Day Storytime Celebration
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Celebrate Rubber Duck Day with an evening storytime!
The Complete Language of Birds - with Author Randi Minetor
Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Author & journalist Randi Minetor who, with her husband Nic, have visited 354 National Parks! All of their travels have inspired one of Randi's books, "The Complete Language Of Birds."
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Grow, Play, Learn - Pathways for Parents
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
WFOL Board Meeting
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with TJ Klune - Award-winning author of The House in the Cerulean Sea
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. 
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Evening Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
Preschool Storytime - Winter Session
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a fun collection of stories, songs, and fingerplays geared for children ages 3-6.
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Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Teen Movie & Pizza - Inside Out 2
Fri, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for "Inside Out 2", free pizza, and more!
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Fri, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology-related questions.
Grow, Play, Learn - Pathways for Parents
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
WPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Classics Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Preschool Storytime - Winter Session
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a fun collection of stories, songs, and fingerplays geared for children ages 3-6.
Notes on Modern Irrationality with Author Amanda Montell - Bestselling Author of The Age of Magical Overthinking
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
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Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Build creativity and literacy skills with Ms. Jen!
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Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Gather your team and race to be the fastest puzzlers in town!
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Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
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Katherine Ramsland's Encounters with Killers
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Grow, Play, Learn - Pathways for Parents
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - A Conversation with Seth Fishman
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Teen Paint Sip Fun
Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Teens will learn to paint "Northern Lights" with instruction from Erin Boughamer from Paint Sip Fun.
Intro to Ancestry Library Edition
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program.
Preschool Storytime - Winter Session
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a fun collection of stories, songs, and fingerplays geared for children ages 3-6.
Story Art - Pathways for Parents
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Build creativity and literacy skills with Ms. Jen!
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology-related questions.
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