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In May of 2019, we had a program on DNA from a well-known and very capable genetic genealogist. But many folks came away overwhelmed by the terminology and concepts. So let's try again, this time by someone who is not much more comfortable with the terminology than you are but who has spent some time slowly getting up to speed on using DNA to make new discoveries. We will stop whenever necessary to answer questions.

Please note: this program is intended for those without science backgrounds.

Columbia Center Auditorium, 375 S. 18th, St. Helens, OR 97051

Subject Surprise...we've had a scheduling conflict so our scheduled speaker is unavailable.  Sorry.  We are sifting through our options and are planning a surprise, aka when we know it we'll post it. :)

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Evaluating evidence

Presenter: to be announced.

Further information posted as it becomes available.

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Cemeteries, graves, and their residents. 

Presenter: Brandon Sundeen

Further information posted as it becomes available.

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Bridges to the Past Conference

Conference: 9am--5pm

Please preregister.  See Bridges to the Past Conference page.

Calling All Knitters! (and Crocheters and Spinners and Weavers and Textile Artisans!)

Presenter: Joanne Pellham

Donation Land Claims in Columbia County, what they were, who had the original DLC's, were they able to farm the land or did they move on? 

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Our four-month journey in 2018 took us nearly 4,000 miles through China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Georgia. Trucks, trains, marshrutkas and taxis may have replaced the old camel caravans, but the mystique remains.

Enjoy our end-of-summer party for all families who participated in the Summer Library Challenge.  Join us in the courtyard at the Library for yard games and ice cream and to claim your final prizes.  All ages.

Saturday, August 10^th, 11:00am--12:30pm

Sure, you've made slime before.  But have you tried EVERY recipe?  Have you included EVERY kind of weird cosmetic addition?  And what's the science behind slime?  Belly on up to the slime bar and get messy with us.  Ages 3+

Wednesday, August 7^th, 3:30--5:00pm