Family History Research Centre

Due to the increasing popularity of family history research, the Birtwistle Local Studies Library has extended its services to assist people with the exploration of their family history.

Services

What the Birtwistle Local Studies Library Family History Research Centre has to offer:

• Friendly, experienced genealogists Colleen Fancote, Anne Ellis, Carol Reynolds, Keith Fellowes and Geraldine Mathison are available on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 9am -3.30pm and on Tuesdays between 3pm and 7pm to assist with research. (Bookings essential)
• Ancestry online database which is also available during the Birtwistle Local Studies Library’s regular opening hours, for those who are confident in undertaking their own searches. (Bookings essential)
• Materials that not only help to locate ancestors, but also aid in learning about their lives and ways of presenting family history. These include:
  • Books
  • CD ROMs
  • Microfiche

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Family Tree Group

Hosted by the Birtwistle Local Studies Library, the Family Tree Group is to allow like-minded people to get together and discuss your family history research experiences over a cup of tea or coffee. Held the last Thursday of each month, at 10am in the Armadale Library Meeting Room. For further information phone the Birtwistle Library on 9399 0641.

• Download the Family Tree Group Flyer (PDF 290 KB)

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Talks and Seminars

The Birtwistle Local Studies Library also organises informative talks to assist with researching and presenting family history.

Previous Talks

TimeTrackers

TimeTrackers Mike Murray and Lesley Silvester presenting "How to use the Internet for Family History"

Just Scrapbooking

Jordie Craig from "Just Scrapbooking" demonstrating methods of scrapbooking family history

Writing and Publishing Family History

Loreley Morling talking to a group about "Writing and Publishing Family History"

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Sign up

If you would like to join the electronic mailing list to receive quarterly newsletters and information on family history research, or would like any information relating to the Birtwistle Local Studies Library Family History Research Centre, please contact:

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