Meetings & Programs
All meetings & programs are open to the public
3rd Monday of each month
Hutchinson Public Library
Auditorium - 2nd Floor *
901 N. Main Street
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Board Meetings - 6:00 pm - 3rd Monday
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Programs - 7:00 pm - 3rd Monday
Inclement Weather Policy:
During bad weather meetings that need to be canceled will be done so by 4:00 p.m. in order to submit a
notice to the following TV channels: Channel 3, 10 & 12; along with notice to KWBW radio. When possible
we will send out an email to our distribution list. If you are receiving the eNews you are on this list.
If no notice is given by 5:30 p.m. the meeting will be held as scheduled.
[* Special programs may require a different location]
2009 Programs
1/19 - 101 Best Genealogy Research Tips [Book provided]
- An in-depth look at six of the 101 tips
2/16 – Census: The Basics
- Learn about the different types of census, the information they provide and where you can locate them
3/16 - Research and Learning Lab
- Using Rootsweb.com
- Conduct your personal research using Rootsweb.com and other databases
4/20 – Family History Center
- Film – Update on Familysearch.org
- Resources and rentals
5/18 - Cemeteries Galore: Continuity & Change in Kansas Graveyards [Kansas Humanities program]
- Despite the familiar sameness of most Kansas cemeteries, there are many unique differences in the form of “regimented” church cemeteries, prison and Poor Farm cemeteries, and cemeteries created for various ethnic groups, children, and pets. Discover the many surprising and little known ways that Kansans have chosen to care for their dead. Slides
6/15 - Maps, Maps, & More Maps
- Learn how to locate and use them in your research
7/20 - Reno County Research Resources
- An overview of the records found in Reno County
8/17 - PERSI and Other Resources
- Learn about PERSI and other resources
9/21 - Research and Learning Lab
- Using Ancestry.com
- Conduct your personal research using Ancestry.com and other databases
10/19 - Annual Potluck
Delos V. Smith Center. 101 W. 1st Avenue. 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish and join us!
- Celebrating Family History Month
- Volunteer Recognition
- Raffle
- Door Prizes
- Show & Tell
- Favorite Ancestor Story Contest winners
11/16 – WorldCat & Interlibrary Loan
- Learn about WorldCat & interlibrary loan and how it can assist in your research
December - No Meeting
Have an idea for a program? Let us know!