Let's Talk...Genealogy Meets October 11; Topic: Learn to Use the Equipment

The MCGG Let's Talk...Genealogy discussion group meets in-person (hybrid*) on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Local History & Genealogy Room of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Our topic is ... Learn to Use the Equipment.

Let's learn how to put the equipment in the Local History & Genealogy Room to use instead of avoiding it. There are a variety of ways to digitize your genealogy materials besides the film/fiche scanners and BookScan Station. There is now audio tape digitization, 8mm and Super8 film digitization, 35 mm slide and negative (various sizes) digitization and VHS digitization. Some items are still being set up but help guides are planned for many of them.

*Our plan is that this will be a hybrid meeting meaning the meeting will be in-person with a virtual Zoom option. More details will be included in the reminder email to MCGG members and in a post next week reminding everyone of the meeting and where to find the Zoom link.

New attendees are always welcome.

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

MCGG Friday Meeting on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m.; Using City Directories to Break Brick Walls

The MCGG Friday group meets in-person (hybrid*) on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Our topic is ... Using City Directories to Break Down Brick Walls & Help Solve Research Problems formerly listed as City Directories for Genealogy presented by Robert McGarry.

*Our plan is that this will be a hybrid meeting meaning the meeting will be in-person with a virtual Zoom option. More details will be included in the reminder email to MCGG members and in a post next week reminding everyone of the meeting and where to find the Zoom link.

New attendees are always welcome.

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

RootsTech 2024 Registration is Now Open

Registration for RootsTech 2024 opened up this morning.

 

The genealogy and technology conference takes place February 29 to March 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, but it also has an online component as well for those unable to attend in-person.

Participation in RootsTech 2024 in Salt Lake City requires registration and costs $99 US for a 3-Day Pass or $69 US for a 1-Day Pass. Transportation to Salt Lake City, food and lodging are not included which means you are responsible to arrange those parts separately. Participating in-person you have the opportunity to choose from 250+ exclusive sessions only available in Salt Lake City; 120+ exhibitors/sponsors in the Expo Hall, and a variety of other experiences from being there in-person.

Participation in RootsTech 2024 Online requires registration and the cost is ... FREE! Participating online gives you access to 200+ online sessions in over 26 languages; the ability to join keynote sessions live from where ever you are that day with internet connection;  the ability to chat with other online participants; and access to syllabi and class handouts.

There is a preview of some of the class sessions for RootTech 2024 online as well as an overview of some of the many speakers.

Use your free user account to FamilySearch.org to sign-in at the RootsTech website before you register.

See you soon at our favorite library!
LE

Tomorrow MCGG Let's Talk...Genealogy Meets at 6:30 pm at Mt Clemens Library

The 2023 Fall Season has begun. The MCGG Let's Talk...Genealogy discussion group meets in-person TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Local History & Genealogy Room of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Our topic is ... Where Do I Go From Here?.

Bring 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.

Why is this our most popular discussion topic? Because it is your opportunity to get your questions or problems hopefully answered. But not just from one point of view but often several. And, when you have a new genealogy find you have like-minded genealogists who understand that satisfaction when maybe family members do not.

New attendees are always welcome.

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

Tomorrow is Our First Meeting for the 2023 Fall Season -- Join Us!

It is the first meeting for the 2023 Fall Season. The MCGG Friday group meets in-person TOMORROW, Friday, September 8, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Our topic is ... Show & Tell.

Bring a family item and tell your story. Note: Keep your fragile family treasure safe and any military items safe as well, bring a photo of the item instead. If we have time, we can learn how to use the equipment in the Local History & Genealogy Room.

New attendees are always welcome.

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