May 7, 2001

Reconnecting: Planning a Reunion and Researching Your Roots on May 19, Main Library

Looking for a fun way to reconnect with your long-lost family members while learning about your roots? Then plan on attending a special program at the Main Library, 800 Vine Street, on Saturday, May 19, 1-2 p.m. Reconnecting: Planning a Reunion and Researching Your Roots will include staff from the Main Library and the Greater Cincinnati Visitors & Convention Bureau, who will discuss how to bring your family together, learn about your past, and preserve the past for the future.

“The purpose of this program is to give people tips on planning a successful family reunion," said Barbara Wolf, one of the presenters and a librarian in the History & Genealogy Department. “We will describe the opportunities a reunion offers for learning about your roots and compiling a family history.” It will also suggest how to compile your family history, describe the basics of family research, and outline what materials are available at the Library and through the Internet on planning a reunion, family history techniques, and genealogical research. Assisting Ms. Wolf will be librarian Don Baker, of the Education & Religion Department.

Gayle Harden-Renfro, of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, will also be on hand to discuss how the Bureau can help bring all your research together using its Family Reunion Packet. “The packet has a lot of useful information, such as where to stay while in town, what to do, and what sights to see,” said Ms. Harden-Renfro. It will be available free to all attendees.

 

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