September 17, 2001

 

“Explore German Heritage” in October at the

Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County

 

The German Genealogical Society and the Public Library are teaming up for the second year in a row to offer a variety of programs to assist with genealogical research throughout the month of October.  The Exploring German Heritage series will begin with a special kickoff program at the Main Library. 

 

At the Main Library:

·          The Germania Society’s Schuhplattler Trachtengruppe to demonstrate traditional German dancing in authentic German dress for children and adults on Saturday, October 6 - 3:00 p.m., 800 Vine Street (369-6944).

Other programs planned at these branch libraries:

·        German Genealogy with Kenny Burck on Wednesday, October 10 - 7:00p.m. at the North Central Branch Library, 11109 Hamilton Avenue (369-6068).

·        German Immigration and Settlement in America presented by Don Heinrich Tolzmann on Wednesday, October 24 - 7:00 p.m. at  the

Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road (369-4472).

·        Germans from Russia: Now We Are All Orphans, the Saga of a Familypresented by Bob Rau on Saturday, October 27 –  10:30 a.m. at the

Pleasant Ridge Branch Library, 6233 Montgomery Road (369-4488).

√Information about events at the Main Library and 41 branch libraries is available on the Internet site: www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.  Interpreter available upon request for the hearing impaired. Please call 369-6944 (TDD 369-6946) at least one week before program.