Genealogy Laptop Lab Training

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Todd
Wright
Project Overview

Each branch in the Great River Regional Library had the option to have at least one class training patrons how to search for genealogical information online.

Project Details

Event Dates and Locations:

January 27 - Cold Spring, 10 attendees
February 25 - St. Cloud, 5 attendees
March 8 - Waite Park, 3 attendees
March 25 - Pierz, 10 attendees
March 27 - Little Falls, 9 attendees
March 31 - Belgrade, 3 attendees
April 13 - Upsala, 4 attendees
April 15 - Monticello, 9 attendees
April 16 - Clearwater, 8 attendees
April 19 - Long Prairie, 9 attendees
April 20 - Eagle Bend, 4 attendees
April 21 - Staples, 9 attendees
April 22 - Albany, 2 attendees
April 27 - Royalton, 2 attendees
April 29 - Melrose, 4 attendees
May 3 - Big Lake, 4 attendees
May 4 - Foley, 6 attendees
May 12 - Becker, 5 attendees
May 26 - Paynesville, 4 attendees
June 4 - St. Michael, 7 attendees
June 8 - Swanville, 9 attendees
June 11 - Delano, 9 attendees
June 21 - Grey Eagle, 2 attendees

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The goal was for attendees to learn basic searching techniques to locate genealogical information online. Attendees were given an optional survey to ask what they learned in the session.

Measurable Outcome(s)

"It was informative.""Learned how to search for ancestors. Good info. Free class!""Very useful. My family is researching our ancestors.""It was well worth the time and effort.""Enjoyed class. Instructor and helpers very helpful.""Warm and friendly atmosphere. Very informative."

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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200