We Are Moving Back

The library has already started the task of moving back into its renovated building at 220 North Union Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901. This picture is of our new patron entrance off the library parking lot. The Genealogy & Local History Department will close down September 22 and will begin to also move back "home". We have enjoyed our year in our temporary location, but it will be nice to be back together with our colleagues. While the department is closed for the move, be sure to visit our online resources at www.KHCPL.org/glhs and also the Howard County Memory Project at http://www.howardcountymemory.net/ . While we are closed, you can access Ancestry Library Edition by visiting our branch libraries - KHCPL South and KHCPL Russiaville. The public is invited to attend our Grand Opening Sunday, October 10 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. See you there.

Paper and Document Preservation Workshop

Sign up for this new class to learn how to clean, store, and display your family's keepsakes as well as how to repair and preserve books, documents, and photos. This class will be held at KHCPL South on Tuesday, September 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For required registration, call the Genealogy & Local History Department at 765-450-5885.
Visit the Genealogy Department online at www.KHCPL.org/glhs

Renovations are Progressing

As the library completes its renovations downtown and gets ready to move back, be sure to continue to visit us at our temporary 4053 S Webster Street location. We are still open and eager for your business. We will let you know when we will be closing down for the move. During the move back, be sure to take advantage of our extensive online resources at www.KHCPL.org/glhs. View pictures of the building renovation at www.KHCPL.org.

Increase in Genealogy Patrons

GLHD has noticed an increase in the number of patrons making use of the research facility. Could it be because of the television program “Faces of American” with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. which was on PBS in February & March? The show highlighted 12 renowned Americans. Could it be the current television program “Who Do You Think You Are?” with Lisa Kudrow? This show is on NBC on Friday nights. The show was recently picked up for another season, so it will have new and fresh faces this fall. Could it be Brigham Young University’s “Generations Project” at http://www.byu.tv.edu/ where they present average, everyday people and their family history stories? Could it be the Genealogy & Local History Department’s new BLOG at http://khcplgenealogy.blogspot.com/ (or link to it from the Genealogy page at www.KHCPL.org/glhs )? This makes it easy to keep up with the events and news from the department and the Howard County Genealogical Society. Could it be that people heard me on the WWKI radio program “MaleCall” at 100.5 fm talking about the resources here in the department? If you missed it, you can replay the pod cast by going to http://www.wwki.com/ . There could be many reasons why there is a noticeable increase in the interest in genealogy, but it is probably because people are realizing that they want to learn about the lives of their ancestors and in turn where they themselves come from. Remember, your genealogy research is never done, so come in and visit the Genealogy & Local History Department and see what we can do for you.

GLHD Open House Invitation

Who: Genealogy & Local History Dept & the Howard County Genealogical Society
What: Open House & Information Event
When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 12 Noon - 3 p.m.
Where: 4053 South Webster St, Kokomo, Indiana
You are cordially invited to join us for tours of our temporary facility, to view demonstrations of our databases, and to learn how and where to start your genealogy research. HCGS members will be on hand to answer questions about the society. You will receive a free Genealogy Beginner's Packet and door prizes will be given away. No registration required.
See you Saturday.

Genealogy Podcast

Last week, I was invited on the WWKI radio program MaleCall to talk about genealogy & what we have available in the Genealogy & Local History Department.

You can listen to the podcast at http://www.wwki.com/.

Howard County Genealogical Society Meeting

During the winter months the HCGS meets on Saturday mornings, but spring is here so we have switched our meetings back to the first Monday night of the month. The next HCGS meeting will be Monday, April 5 from 6-8 pm at the South Branch library. Our speaker will be Renny Simmons with a program on "The Interurban in Elwood and Surrounding Areas". Don't forget to pay your dues so you can keep informed and enjoy the fun.