Genealogy Librarian will Attend Conference

Cassandra Fedrick, the genealogy librarian for East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries, is headed to the Windy City-Chicago-this weekend to attend the American Library Association Conference. The ALA offers this conference every year in different parts of the country. This is her first ALA experience. The conference will host seminars on topics such as digital library issues, creating workable library space for senior users, tools for administration and leadership, and new library trends. Look for a report on her ALA activities to come!

Seminar on reseacrh for Missing Persons and Adoptees

Got missing links ? Who doesn't in the genealogy game. However it is especially difficult to begin family history research without the knowledge of who your parents are. This happens more often than you would think in a world of foster care, adoptions, and abandonments. To help bridge that immediate gap the genealogy staff at the Bluebonnet library has contacted a representative from the Department of Social Services and ABC Adoption support group to make a special presentation on these issues. The genealogy librarian will also present information about research strategies, history of the orphan trains and local orphanages. Participation in this event which takes place September 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. is limited to 50 people. Call 763-2283 and reserve your place.

Dulcimer Music Adds Notes to Meeting

Come tap your toes to the lively sounds of the local dulcimer group as they play for the Baton Rouge Genealogy and Historical society meeting on July 18th at 10 a.m. The name of the instrument means "sweet tone" and that is exactly what you hear when this group plays. Join in the fun and get a chance to meet some of the genealogy group members hosting this event. Light refreshments will be served.