Friday, Oct. 5, County Historian Talks About Macomb County Records

This Friday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library, Cynthia Donahue, Macomb County Historian, will present The Office and the Records.



This meeting will begin promptly at 1 p.m. so be sure to arrive a little early so we are ready to start on time.

If you are in the Mt. Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Thank You for Supporting the MCPL Used Book Sale and Mt Clemens Public Library

If you made a purchase at the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you passed the word of the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you volunteered to staff the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you volunteered to help set up the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you volunteered to help take down the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you (especially Bill and Joanne Henderson and Leona Socha) volunteered to sort the donated books throughout the year for the MCPL Used Book Sale ...

We thank you for supporting the 2018 Used Book Sale and the Mount Clemens Public Library!

As you can see there were a lot of people that made this happen. And, once again we did good. Thank you.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Today is the Last Day and $5 Bag Day for the 2018 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library -- 3 Hours Left

Today, Saturday, Sep. 23, is Day Three and the Last Day of the Mount Clemens Public Library's Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Today's deal is Bag Day -- Buy a Grocery Bag for $5 and fill it with all the books you can fit in it. Want more? Buy another bag!

Today is the Last Day of the 2018 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library! We close at 4 p.m.

Admission is free.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Today is Day Two of the Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library

Today, Friday, Sep. 21, is Day Two of the Mount Clemens Public Library's Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2018 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

We still have a variety of books this year ... everything from fiction to home repair. We have lots of children's books on sale for $1 per inch. As usual our cookbook section is loaded with everything from grilling to diet to cakes. Also well stocked is our local, American and world history sections. Admission is free.

2018 Used Book Sale Days and Hours are: 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Today is Day One of the Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library

Today, Thursday, Sep. 20, is Day One of the Mount Clemens Public Library's Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group. The sale is open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The 2018 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

We have a large variety of books this year but shop early for the best selection. Admission is free.

2018 Used Book Sale Days and Hours are: 

September 20, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Day One of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Tonight is Preview Night of the Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library

Tonight, Wednesday, Sep. 19, is Preview Night of the Mount Clemens Public Library's Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group.

We have books, books and more books as well as DVDs, music CDs, and talking books.

We have a large variety of books this year but shop early for the best selection. Preview Night runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and there is a $10 per person at the door admission fee.

2018 Used Book Sale Days and Hours are: 

September 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the Preview Event. Preview Event Admission is $10 per person at the door. Shop the sale early for the best selection. 

September 20, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Day One of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Wednesday is Preview Night of the Used Book Sale at Mt. Clemens Public Library

The 2018 Used Book Sale is setup and waiting for the Wednesday night Preview Event.

This Wednesday, Sep. 19, is Preview Night of the Mount Clemens Public Library's Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group.

We have books, books and more books as well as DVDs, music CDs, and talking books.

We have a large variety of books this year but shop early for the best selection. Preview Night runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and there is a $10 per person at the door admission fee.

2018 Used Book Sale Days and Hours are: 

September 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the Preview Event. Preview Event Admission is $10 per person at the door. Shop the sale early for the best selection. 

September 20, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Day One of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Tomorrow is the First Meeting for Fall of our MCGG Let's Talk...Genealogy group

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in the Local History and Genealogy Room of the Mount Clemens Public Library is the first MCGG Let's Talk...Genealogy meeting for Fall 2018. Our topic for the night is ... Where Do I Go From Here?

Bring your research questions, brick walls, or new finds to share with the group. Let's share our challenges, maybe someone will have an idea to solve them.

New attendees are always welcome.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Next Week is the 2018 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library

Next week is the Mount Clemens Public Library's Used Book Sale, hosted again by the Macomb County Genealogy Group.

We have had a few very-dedicated volunteers sorting all year round to get us ready for this event. We thank them immensely for their hard work.

Used Book Sale Days and Hours are: 

September 19, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the Preview Event. Preview Event Admission is $10 per person at the door. Shop the sale early for the best selection. 

September 20, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Day One of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Heads Up: Next Week is Fall 2018's First Let's Talk...Genealogy Meeting

Next Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in the Local History and Genealogy Room of the Mount Clemens Public Library is the first MCGG Let's Talk...Genealogy meeting for Fall 2018. Our topic for the night is ... Where Do I Go From Here?

Bring your research questions, brick walls, or new finds to share with the group. Let's share our challenges, maybe someone will have an idea to solve them.

New attendees are always welcome.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Grandparents Day Two-Day Sale on AncestryDNA, Also Subscription Sale

There are two deals at Ancestry.com this weekend, September 8 - 9, 2018, and you don't have to be a grandparent to take part in the Grandparents Day Sale.

The AncestryDNA (autosomal) DNA test is on sale at the Ancestry.com website for $69 plus taxes and shipping. Regular price is $99. This sale ends on September 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

But take note that the same test is on sale at Amazon.com for $68.99 and shipping is free regardless of whether you have Amazon Prime or not because of the total cost meets the threshold and that it is fulfilled by Amazon. Prime members just get it shipped faster. (Remember to double check the current price and that it is the item sold by AncestryDNA Official and fulfilled by Amazon.

AncestryDNA without a data/records membership subscription provides an ethnicity estimate, migrations, DNA matches, contacting matches, automatic updates to results, and shared matches.

AncestryDNA with a data/records membership subscription also gives you New Ancestor Discoveries, DNA Circles, Shared Ancestor Hints, Full access to matches' public trees, List of surnames in matches' trees, and list of birth locations in matches' trees. AncestryDNA does not provide a chromosome browser tool. Don't have an Ancestry data/records subscription? Ancestry offers an AncestryDNA Insights subscription for about $59/year which would give access to all of the DNA tools but not any data/records but you must ca

We are not sure if the FREESHIPDNA code will work with this sale on the Ancestry.com website but it does not hurt to try it.

Also on sale until September 9, are the Ancestry.com 6-month membership/data subscriptions for 50% off! This offer is for new members, if you have not been a paying customer for at least 91 days you qualify as a new member. (Yes you can use your same username. Instead of filling out the info on the page that the Genealogy Bargains link takes you to look just above the info boxes and use the log in link. If you have any problems do as Genealogy Bargains suggests and call Ancestry.com customer service.)

This sale is not showing on the Ancestry.com website directly but it can be found thru links available at affiliates, like the GenealogyBargains.com website. Affiliates earn a commission but it does not raise the sale price for you. So on sale until tomorrow are:

6-month US Discovery subscription (US records only) regularly $99 now just $49

6-month World Explorer subscription (US and international records) regularly $149 now just $74

6-month All Access subscription (all of Ancestry.com with access to Fold3.com and Newspapers.com Basic) regularly $199 now just $99

Take note that these subscriptions will auto-renew at regular price unless you remember to cancel your subscription before your renewal date. Usually you'll want to cancel at least a few days before that renewal date.

If you are already an Ancestry.com member/data subscriber and can not take advantage of the half-off sale, remember that there is the one-time use AARP discount of 30% off a 1-year World Explorer membership/subscription. So if you have not used this benefit yet or just got your AARP membership card, when it is close to your current subscription's renewal date, call the Ancestry.com customer service and tell them you would like to use your AARP discount on your next membership subscription.

Lastly, remember you can always go to your local library, like our favorite Mount Clemens Public Library, to use -- for free -- the Ancestry Library Edition subscription available on the library's computers or by accessing the library's wi-fi and going to the library's website to access Ancestry Library Edition from your own device while you are in the library.

Enjoy the break in the weather everyone.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Tomorrow, September 7, is the First MCGG Friday Meeting for Fall 2018

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our first MCGG Friday meeting of the Fall 2018 season.
The details are Friday, September 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library, Katharine Willson, professional genealogist and national speaker, will present Naturalization Rules, Records and Repositories.

If you are in the Mt. Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

FindMyPast.com Free Access Weekend, Tons of Records Included Sep. 7-10

From Friday, Sep. 7 to Monday, Sep. 10, FindMyPast.com is giving free access to much of its website.

Included are Home Office records, UK parish records, exclusive Catholic Church records, passenger lists, British Military service records, and more including the 1939 Register for England and Wales. Excluded from the free access is the British, Irish, US and World Newspapers; the PERiodical Source Index; UK Electoral Registers; and Companies House Directors 2002-2018.

To participate in the free access period you must register for free or sign into your existing account. To see a description of what is available visit this page.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

This Friday, September 7, is the First MCGG Friday Meeting for Fall 2018

What are you doing this Friday?

How about attending MCGG's first meeting of Fall 2018 this Friday, September 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library, Katharine Willson, professional genealogist and national speaker, will present Naturalization Rules, Records and Repositories.

If you are in the Mt. Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

New Digital Resource: Early City Directories for Mount Clemens, Michigan

The Mount Clemens Public Library announced it has digitized all of its pre-1923 Mount Clemens city directories. The digital copies are now in the library's digital archive available from mtclib.org the library's website.

These directories are fully keyword-searchable. Years covered are 1896-97, 1899-00, 1901-02, 1903-04, 1905-06, 1911-12, 1913-14, 1915-16, 1917-1918, 1919-20 and 1921-22. You'll find lots of Mount Clemens history in the directories and in the digital archive. Take a look, and if you find something interesting, tell the library about it on its Facebook page comments, or us about it in the comments section of this blog post! 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE